Wellness

[olive59]

OP here- thank you all for your responses!

i actually love the part about working out solo but with onnetivity to a recorded or even live group.

I.want. One!

[hckynut]

 Tried one when I went to buy my new True Recumbent. I like comfort for my butt when I am riding, and this thing doesn't do it for me. Cardio fitness comes down to the same things it has always been, heart rate/time and recovery.

You can do it "on the free" or pay thousands of $$$ to do it. I prefer machines, good comfortable/well made and will last with little maintenance. Sure, I am willing to pay more for better equipment, but a good stationary bike is fine, but that price plus a monthly fee to what, compete with others? 

My competing days are over, it's just me gaining and maintaining the best levels I can, and for that I have all the equipment I need. If I decide to go that type of bike? It will be a much cheaper version.

hckynut(john)

[Witchy Woman]

@olive59

I love spinning so much, I finally bought my  own bike.

It was not a Peloton, and I have no experience with them.  However, my instructors preferred the Spinning brand.  

I bought mine used from an instructor.  She bought it before she started teaching, and it was almost new.  After two daily classes, she decided she didn't need a bike at home.

I have heard that Peloton isn't as stable as other brands, but, really, you've got to ride a bike to know that.  And, as I said, I have no experience.

But I would suggest looking for a used one unless you are a committed rider.  If you are, you can still find a decent bike without spending a fortune.

As to "subscription" rides, I don't find it necessary.  I do a lot of rides from YouTube videos and, now and then, will pay for a download class from a place called Studio Sweat.  There are other such places, so just shop around.

I ride almost every day and cannot imagine stopping.  

One last thing that I noticed in many of the Peloton commercials -- those riders are bouncing in the saddle, which you should never do!

My feeling is, if they are going to show riders, they should use proper technique.  It's nitpicky, I know, but it annoys me!

[Kachina624]

@jackthebear@Witchy Woman  @hckynut  @sidsmom  @olive59.  Here's an article on the Peleton you might find interesting.

https://news360.com/article/447951670

[sidsmom]

@Kachina624

Thanks for the article.

I’m with @Witchy Woman...the form with these boutique classes

is not..optimum. High RPM...and all that bouncing? Ouch!

And then add teeny weights?  Pleeeze, gurl. 

Also....there was nothing mentioned about heart rate or

zone training. A lot of metrics, but not the most important one! IMO

[Witchy Woman]

@sidsmom

Thank you for bringing this up -- I had completely forgotten about THAT aspect of some spin classes.

Let it be noted I've done both types of classes -- straight spin and then "spin & sculpt."

The second being a waste of time.  If you are going to lift, do it.  If you are going to ride, do it.  Combining the two offers no advantage to the participant other than making you feel like you are doing something you aren't.

Not to mention the danger of all that jumping/moving/twisting around on the bike.  Puuuuhlease!

[Witchy Woman]

@Kachina624

Thanks for the article -- interesting, but no surprises.  They've gotta sell bikes/service, so....they want to make it appealing -- I get that.

It's going to be the only way some folks will be motivated to use that bike daily, and that's all right.

Whatever gets you moving is fine with me.  But you gotta use it, not look at it.