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What resistance trainer to buy?


Gumpie

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I am finding that i am not getting enough training in at the moment due to not enough daylight hours.

So i am wanting to get a indoor resistance training.

 

So any recommendations on what to get and what's the best place to get them?

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Depends on budget.

For a basic A frame type trainer I would suggest a fluid combined with magnetic resistence system that has a synthetic type (non metalic) wheel roller surface and if possible a display that includes power output.

The power indicator is a good reference for effort level while on the IDT and improves the training effect when used with a HR monitor.

The non metalic roller surface is quiter, shouldn't slip on your tyre and is supposedly more durable wrt to tyre wear.

 

I laaik the Elite Hydromag digital http://www.elite-it.com/hydromag-digital/

 

Taax also make some good IDT's

 

Sorry cant help with thebest place to buy in SA

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If you want to keep it as realistic as possible, aswell as practice good ballance etc, get yourself a set of rollers. Tacx make some available on CRC. You have to concentrate throughout your workout, or you will be on your ass with a tire burn on the carpet. much more interesting than a fixed indoor trainer that bores you to death and hurts your bum.

together with a good floor fan, and a good cycling video on the tele, and your set for a near as real workout in the comfort of your living room.

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If you want to keep it as realistic as possible, aswell as practice good ballance etc, get yourself a set of rollers. Tacx make some available on CRC. You have to concentrate throughout your workout, or you will be on your ass with a tire burn on the carpet. much more interesting than a fixed indoor trainer that bores you to death and hurts your bum.

together with a good floor fan, and a good cycling video on the tele, and your set for a near as real workout in the comfort of your living room.

 

+1

 

I need to get a new set of rollers. But I'm glad I got an Elite a-frame at the moment because I can't ride with wrist in cast.

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