Daylight Saving Time Ends

Daylight Savings Time Ends today. It marks the end of my outdoor season and the beginning of my indoor season. The lack of light in the evening is the biggest reason for focusing my training indoors; nonetheless, the rain and cold are contributing factors as well. I have set goals for my indoor training.  

1. Stay Motivated. 

Motivation is sometimes hard to come by in the middle of the cold dark winter. I keep myself enthusiastic by watching cycling videos and reading cycling blogs and magazines. I like to find inspiring music to listen to while working out. Something fast paced and upbeat.  I try to change up the work out through the week. One night I'm spinning, the next night I doing intervals, another night I'm lifting weights, etc

     2.  Build Strength.

Core exercises such as planks and crunches. I want to get serious about developing core strength. This is where I can make the most improvement and benefits will have the greatest effect on my cycling. Core exercises are not my favorite and in the past I have neglected them and did them half ass. I'm hoping to change this winter. Weight lifting for arms, chest and shoulders. I don't want to go too crazy with the weight lifting. I'm not wanting to put on much muscle mass; rather, harden up what I have.

     3. Develop Capacity