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Roller Workout Suggestions
I have recently gotten myself a set of rollers. I prefer the challenge and need to stay focused that turbos don't have. They are great fun.
The thing is I amn't totally sure what to do on them to best increase fitness.
I'm also assuming that my souplesse and overall technique will improve regardless of workout - that simply staying upright and smooth will do this.
Any advice?
If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.
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Thanks Antonio. I have painful swollen immobile legs now. Love it!
I agree - rollers are fun and give a good workout, am so glad I chose them over a turbo.
So many options with rollers but try programmes that vary, good warm up then thirty minutes at eighty five % of max followed by a good roll down. Try five minutes at twenty seconds spinning, ten seconds easy, forget those who say rollers are too easy, this one will get you in a lather, ten minutes easy then another five minutes if you feel like it. Variation is key, be inventive and look to find repeatable excercises that show improvements. Get a fan, a big one. Enjoy.