Besides
pedaling with one leg on the spin bike,
I've also started spinning with a weighted pack. I may get some
odd looks in the spin room at Gold's, but it will really contribute to
my ability to handle long bike legs under heavy load. In the
past, my back has gotten stiff and ached after several hours of riding
with a heavy pack on; this will help my body adapt to the balance and
weight requirements that comes with biking when wearing a full
pack.
This lets me put a Camelbak I've hardly used to good use: I've loaded it up with a full sack of
dog food and I'll keep handy for spin class. Now, if I can manage to find an open bike at the gym during this flood of
New Years Resolutioneers, I'll be all set. It's nice to have a break from
my bike trainer at the house, however, so I'll still brave the spin classes at the gym a few times each week.