Let’s face it—riding your smart trainer indoors can feel like watching paint dry. But your TV? That’s not just background noise. Used right, it can boost your focus, motivation, and even your race-day readiness. Here’s how to make your screen work for your ride:
🎮 1. Ride Through the Screen
Fire up Zwift, ROUVY, or TrainerRoad on your TV and feel like you’re riding in the Alps—or at least somewhere more exciting than your garage. Big screen = big immersion.
🧠 2. Watch and Learn
Recovery ride? Pop on cycling or triathlon YouTube channels (GCN, GTN, Set The Pace 👀). Learn race tactics, bike handling, and nutrition tips while you spin easy.
🏁 3. Visualize Victory
Streaming old race footage or course previews? That’s not just entertainment—it’s mental training. Picture yourself crushing the climb, surging in the final mile, or running down the finish chute.
⏱ 4. Time Your Intervals with Style
Use timers, music playlists, or even video cues to match your work-rest sets. Bonus: you’ll stop obsessing over your watch every 10 seconds.
🎬 5. Binge… but Only on Long Rides
Save Netflix for those steady 90-minute endurance rides. Keep the drama out of your threshold sets—unless it’s your drama at 95% FTP.
🧘 6. Cool Down with a Click
Keep the TV on after your ride for a guided stretch or foam rolling video. Recover like a pro without ever leaving your pain cave.
Bottom line: Your TV can be your secret training weapon—or your biggest distraction. Choose wisely, ride stronger.
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