Spinning DVD Ireland Road Tour

This is a spinning workout that takes you through some scenic views of Ireland (cities and landscapes) which lasts approximately 50 minutes.What's interesting in this video is there is no warm up or cool down, so to speak. I've purchased two other Spinning videos (both with Josh Taylor as the instructor) and in both of them it's set up an a classroom style, with about 10-15 students on their bikes. He starts off each of those videos with properly getting on the bike, making sure it's set up, and then slowly starting to pedal-not so in this video. The second you hit Play (with or without music), you're pedaling right away. Note that it doesn't start out tough...light resistance, so it does give you a 5 minute warmup where you're just pedaling. Anyways, I like this better than the classroom style videos he has done.Throughout the 50 minutes, you go through a variety of scenes and you go through some hills/climbs and different cadences. It's a solid workout. You finally push really hard at the last 4 minutes and then you take the resistance off and pedal for about 3-4 minutes. Again, in his other videos...you pedal for the same 3-4 minutes with no resistance, but then everyone in the class gets off their bikes and he takes you through some stretches. Not so on this one. He basically does the pedaling with you, then tells you to make sure you stretch, thanks, and goodbye. Again, I like this better as I used to turn the other videos off and do my own stretching anyways.Another positive thing about this DVD is the layout. Looking at the TV, you have the scenic view taking up the whole screen, and then on the left is an overlay with Josh Taylor facing you, doing the same workout as you, and guiding you through it. One the right is a big display listing the Time, Cadence, Seat Position, Hand Position, Heart Rate %, and Resistance. It's all laid out there for you. One complaint I had on the other DVD's is that you never knew how much time had elapsed or what the current heart rate should be. Not so with this DVD-it updates real time throughout the workout, which is very helpful! One user commented saying that these two overlays took up too much of the screen...I don't think so. Besides, they have some opacity to them, so you're getting the scenic view the whole time anyways.I'll be honest, I didn't care *too* much for the scenic Ireland views...for me it was more about the workout. Josh is a great instructor and having all the tools needed for this workout right on the screen was quite helpful. I like the no-nonsense approach to this DVD and hope others in the future incorporate it.

Excellent spinning video.What you see on the screen is 85% moving along Irelands roadways with about 15% panning around on scenery [more on this later] Superimposed on 1/4 of the RH screen is the instructor on his bike...on the LH side is recommended cadence, tension and heart rate recommendations by % of your max.What you hear is calming musak type music appropriate to the ride along with just enough coaching and instruction. I am casual cyclist with many spin classes under my belt and this is an excellent vid for hard core and beginners alike.The instructor gives the perfect balance of instruction and motivation without being a nag or talking too much. About the only folks that wouldn't like this are folks that need heavy metal motivational music with the instructor screaming in their ear- GO FASTER!I think the only improvement would be the too fast panning in a very small % of this vid that can be disorienting. Producers of these vids should have the instructor viewing the same scenery we see to give a better experience. This one does a good job, much better than riding at home while watching a program or movie.

I was looking for a video with beautiful scenery that would compensate for the boredom of riding my exercise bike. So much of Ireland is beautiful, you'd think it would be easy to feature scenery that would transport a viewer away from the drudgery of cycling exercise. Unfortunately, this DVD just doesn't do the job. And the constant exercise commentary is beyond irritating.

I bought this to go with my LeMond RevMaster pro for those days I can't make it to spin class or want to do another workout at home. I agree that the instructor does talk a lot. My favorite Spin instructor at the gym does as well; I think the difference is that my "live" instructor is humorous and doesn't try to be a guru all the time. I got an excellent workout because I stuck to the recommended RPMs and made sure to use my resistance wisely. I gave it four stars because the scenery transition is a little jerky and sometimes the scenery doesn't match the ride. But it was lovely.

very cool.... music is good, the trainer is motivating, the scenery is great however its still just a dvd and not the same as riding outdoors, but keeps me going all winter...wish it were a little longer as 50 minutes isnt enough at times

Did not know what to expect but this DVD is brilliant Josh Taylor really motivates you, was not sure to buy this but certainly glad I did.

I am really enjoying the challenge of the Spinning videos!! Josh has a great ability to motivate. I have many spinning videos and finding this DVD, as well as the 2014 Athletics Spinning series, has taken my training to a new level. If you are serious about improving your performance and your level of fitness, I highly recommend them.

Eine der etwas besseren cd,s . Der Bildschirm zeigt die Straße aus Fahrersicht ohne nervige Radfahrergruppe. Das Video läuft ruckelfrei. Ein drittel des Bildschirms nimmt das Menü über Gangwahl und Belastung usw. ein . Ein Drittel der Animateur auf dem Spinning Rad wobei die Straße im Hintergrund sichtbar ist. Die Landschaft in ganz nett. (Stadt und Land. Mit Linksverkehr)Und der Animateur gibt sich Sichtlich mühe. (auf englisch) .Nervig sind manchmal Landschaftsschwenks der Kamera. Und an einigen Stellen passt die Straße nicht zur Geschwindigkeit.( Beispiel: Man soll mit Wiegetritt und Schnellen Tempo loslegen, die Straße geht aber hier lamgsam durch die Innenstadt) .Aber wer sich drauf einlässt kommt gut ins schwitzen.

I did enjoy the workout but found that the video footage wasn't very clear. I was disappointed in the brief bits of scenery on this ride. I also would prefer to simply enjoy the scenery of the rider, rather than having am image of the coach on the screen.

Leider bin ich sehr enttäuscht von dieser DVD. Der Typ sitzt links im Bild auf seinem Bike und redet nahezu pausenlos auf mich ein. Die Bildqualität der Landschafts-und Strassenaufnahmen ist eher solala. Ich hatte mir erhofft, möglichst reale Tourenbedingungen zu sehen, damit das Radfahrgefühl durch Irland entsteht. Statt dessen rattert nervige Musik im Hintergrund, das Gelaber vom Coach pausenlos davor und andauernd schwenkt die Kamera von meiner "Route" weg auf irgendeinen Wasserfall oder einen Berg, den ich beim Strampeln weder real sehen würde noch sehen will.Denke, man ist beim Home-Spinning deutlich besser mit einem Natur-Dokumentarfilm auf stumm geschaltet bedient, begleitet von seiner bewährten Spinning-Gute-Laune-Musik.