That kinda saved me when I was at my most demotivated. Huge problem at the moment what you’re experiencing, but kinda try to jump on for even 30 mins. Mrs too, and then build from there. Way better than not doing any rides.
Zwift also has some super short rides now too, I was doing those for a bit, easy too. I went from zero motivation and not bearing the thought of the indoor trainer around November time (70 to 90 hour weeks, e and Mrs, both WFH, it was murder) to now building up to doing a HV plan here and adding in extra hours outdoors. If you told me in November I’d even be anywhere near the TR forum I’d say you were an idiot. The absolute last thing in the world I’d want to be near.
But here it is. You can definitely make a complete U-Turn, but definitely keep your aerobic engine ticking over, or it makes you feel more lethargic. Battle it through, don’t wait until everything is back to normal.
Right now I prioritize, Ride/Training > Strength Training, since my time is limited.
I usually don’t ride until after work and it’s a welcome break at that point.
Strength training comes in second and I try to get in 1 or 2 sessions in the week depending on how fresh I feel and time available. Sometimes it may only be 30 minutes of core work. Sometimes just getting started is enough to make sure I get the session done.
As soon as I get home, I get changed and do whatever I need to do. If I stop or sit down its suddenly 5 times as hard to get on the bike (unless its sunny)