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Re: Rollers VS. Road

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From: TimKArnold
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 00:00
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I'd say you'd probably get a better workout on the road.  Have you ever made a
turn
on rollers?  I would say a larger set of muscles are used on the road than on
rollers. Plus air resistance is greater
(unless you are using 'Killer Headwind').

>Hello,
>
>Other than rollers improving your balance,  various road conditions being
>more realistic etc., what are the physical differences between rollers and
>the actual pavement? How is 30 minutes on rollers compared to 30 minutes on
>the road different? Is more work involved in one than the other? Are they
>pretty much the same? Anyone know?
>Just wondering.
>Thanks
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Date: 2000/04/16
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