So you want to get fit? But it’s raining, or you are short of time? Simply the best way of staying fit throughout the wet winter months (or due to ill health) is to set up a cycling trainer.
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Turbo Trainers
The practice of using a turbo trainer is simple. You buy a turbo which is usually a metal frame that once your bike is clamped into created a resistance via a roller, you pedal and the rollers on the rear wheel allow you to pedal away – going nowhere, literally.
They are great because no matter what the weather is doing you have a dry and dependable way of getting exercise.
The main downfall to the wannabe Lance Armstrong is the boredom factor. That’s why we have our Turbo Training isn’t boring guide – full of handy tips to help beat the boredom – plus other turbo training tips. If you are considering buying one, check our Buyer’s Guide.
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Trainers start at around £90 onto a leg aching £1,700. However, it is really important that you like turbo training – therefore our first recommendation would be to get a cheap turbo first before blowing the budget on the mega versions. It can be boring, you need to be mentally up for it – so try cheap!
Tour de France climbs in your garage
The most expensive systems such as the Tacx Fortius systems allow you to ride virtually, so you too can climb the Col du Tourmalet from your garage! These systems really help you take your mind off the pain of turbo training.
We hope our mini-guide to the Turbo Trainer has been useful and not put you off. You need to understand that turbo training is not an easy discipline and needs commitment, however the rewards are huge and you can literally come out of winter flying. Read the Guide to avoiding boredom and get training!
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