The BIKE SHOP
137 Columbia Street, Macomb IL 61455
Phone: (309)833-5748
Phone: (309)833-5748
Open Tues to Fri 10am - 5:30pm, Sat 10am - 4pm
Closed Sun & Mon
Closed Sun & Mon
Staying Fit Through the Winter
Winter can be a difficult time for cycling enthusiasts. Cold weather, icy roads, and muddy trails make it hard to stay in shape through the cold months.
Thankfully, you don't have to give it up completely when the weather turns. The BIKE SHOP sells stationary trainers that let you ride your favorite bicycle indoors, in the comfort of your own home.
Riding a stationary trainer is a little different from riding your bicycle outdoors. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your trainer:
Stay cool.
With no wind and no coasting, you become very warm very quickly on a stationary trainer. Dress lightly (even if your trainer is in a cooler part of your home), drink more than you usually do for the same length of workout, and use a fan to keep air moving around you to cool you down.Keep your mind occupied.
Spinning away alone in a room can become boring after a while. Wach television, listen to music, or find someone to chat with to cut down the monotony. Of course, the best way to stay focused is...Use structured workouts.
Have a planned workout and concentrate on sticking to it. You might do intervals (alternate between equal times - maybe 2 minutes - of very hard spinning with easy, relaxed spinning), use a heart rate monitor to hold a certain heart rate, or use one of the many workout and training videos available through The BIKE SHOP.Special: $25 off all stationary trainers
Visit our Specials page to get a coupon for $25 off of any stationary trainer at The BIKE SHOP.