Topic: Training Video Recommendations

[CarbonCavy]

Any recommendations out there for training videos I can use with my trainer. It seems the Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) and Spinervals are among the more popular, but I have never tried them.

I would much rather hit the trails, but very heavy business travel and/or time have not been my friend lately.   

[$irWattZZZZ]

I tried using videos, but it really did'nt do it for me. Instead I studied both the Friel and Carmichael books and devised a personalized program for myself that fits me. I still set the trainer up in front of the T.V. as a distraction during warm up and cool downs, but in the middle of a set I am focused on variables like HR, cadence, power and pace. Some consider this boring, but watching those variables improve work out to work out keeps my attention

[CarbonCavy]

Thanks Scott! Perhaps I'll look into doing that myself.

[Marcel Aguirre]

CC,
When I was tie down to a trainer, I bought myself one of the Carmichael's videos.  Is call the Training Right Mountain Biking.  Best $15 I ever spent.  I bought it used but here is one for sale on Amazon:
 
http://www.amazon.com/Carmichael-Training-Systems-Mountain-Biking/dp/B0027UALU0
 
I think I did it about 3 times before I got bore and the itch to get out to real trail was too much.

[CarbonCavy]

CC,
When I was tie down to a trainer, I bought myself one of the Carmichael's videos.  Is call the Training Right Mountain Biking.  Best $15 I ever spent.  I bought it used but here is one for sale on Amazon:
 
I think I did it about 3 times before I got bore and the itch to get out to real trail was too much.

Thanks SP...I don't like the idea of having to use a trainer, but it will be better than nothing at this point. My goal is to be able to keep up with some of the "A" group riders once I do return to the trails. I've heard a lot of good things about the various Carmichael training videos, so may try one or more of them. That is, of course, until I can hit the trails again. Cheers!

[FACTORe]

I have 12 of the spinnervals DVDs if that tells you what I like

[CarbonCavy]

I have 12 of the spinnervals DVDs if that tells you what I like

Seems pretty clear to me Factore!  I purchased some of the Carmichael Training System DVD's, but will likely look at some of hte Spinnervals as well....I hear good things about them as well. Thanks for the feedback.