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[Getting Fit](https://sethgoldstein.me/getting-fit/)

# Got a Trainer and Loving The Option

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Seth Goldstein

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November 2, 2015

Sol 408

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So I just bought a used trainer for my bike. It’s going to be great for the winter when I can’t get out riding. Since it’s “new,” I’ve been using it the past few days to get the hang of it. It’s not the same as riding a bike, but it’s not bad though. It still kicks your ass and makes you sweat, probably more than when you’re on a bike (well depending on where you’re riding). The trick to a successful ride on the trainer is to find a good video to watch. I found this one:

Do you use a trainer at all? What tips can you share with me?

[cold](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/cold/)
, [indoor](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/indoor/)
, [late fall](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/late-fall/)
, [trainer](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/trainer/)
, [training](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/training/)
, [winter](https://sethgoldstein.me/tag/winter/)