Originally Posted by
sonik90
Beaker, I'm just saying that I feel more of a workout on the trainer; going by the same amount of time or distance. Maybe the trainer is a more efficient way of getting into shape.
Another aspect is that you almost never coast on the trainer. On the road, there are definitely some times where you end up coasting (rolling into stop signs/lights, downhills, etc.). So, 20 minutes on the bike on the road is maybe 17 minutes pedaling whereas it is 20 minutes pedaling on the trainer.