#Indoor Cycling

[findingmelissa]

Sunday 1/5/25

100 pushups

Monday 1/6/25

100 pushups

50 crunches

50 side crunches each side

30 leg lifts with hop thrusts

20 bicep curls each side (15 lb)

20 overhead tricep extensions (20 Ib)

Tuesday 1/7/25

100 pushups

Wednesday 1/8/25

Bike 45 minutes

100 pushups

50 crunches

50 side crunches each side

30 leg lifts with hop thrusts

20 bicep curls each side (15 lb)

20 overhead tricep extensions (20 Ib)

Notes:

I am slogging through this week. At least trying to stick to my basic commitments. 💪🏼

[qrfit]

Day 1 of 5 day workout week:

So, last week, I only got in 2 out of 5 workouts. I’m not even mad at myself as I have had some health issues pop up that knocked me for a loop. I’m still dealing with those issues, but I still feel able to tread lightly back to activity.

🏋🏽‍♀️I started with a light weight training routine using dumbbells with a range of 5-10 lbs and 6 lb ankle weights. I went with dynamic, compound movements with some static moves sprinkled in.

🚴🏾Then I transferred to my indoor cycle for a quick 30 minute workout. It’s so gentle with the no-impact, I’m grateful to have it for additional cardio. My training resistance was at level 7-12. I finished with a stretch and cooldown.

Total calorie burn = 283 kcals 🙂

I’m not breaking any records…but I was never trying to! I’m aiming for good health, mobility and consistency. Today was a step in the right direction. 🫶🏽

[theelementaryparticles]

Warranty replacement for my Kickr arrived. Everything is set up for my recovery except for a bike 🤦🏻‍♂️ My build has been further delayed but the shop has offered me a demo bike to use in the interm which is a nice gesture. Will try and pick that up this weekend.

[littlecondo]

Less than 4 weeks until our cycling trip. The weather was iffy today and I didn’t want to have to clean my bike/get rained on AND I wanted to watch Three Body Problem so I knocked out four hours on the trainer 🤯. It felt remarkably easy - probably because I fuelled well (approx 66g of carbs/hr) and went by RPE rather than power. Dan joined me for two hours - we had two fans going and the sliding doors open because of all the heat we were generating. The BT headphones ran out of juice at 3h30m and the show actually ended at 3h44m, but my previous longest indoor ride was 3h45m and I wanted to beat that so I kept going.

[kinnetafitness]

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[hojetsala]

The bike that rides on the Internet

- my review of the Zwift Ride -

The days get shorter, the weather wetter and colder and every day it becomes more and more of a struggle to get up at the asscrack of dawn just so I can ride my bike to work for a commute of roughly 50k both ways. A thing I usually love doing. A thing I need to be doing to get my cracked marble of a brain to cooperate with me. But now, as they say, I have bike at home. This has been my experience with the bike that now lives in my home.

I went back and forth on wether to get a home trainer quite a bit. I dont have a bike for it, its expensive, I dont have the space, I dont know what to do with it when its summer again, I worry it will make me too lazy to ride outside.

Well, some of those problems I still have.

But it took very little persuasion by friends ("You could get it if you want it") for me to take the plunge on both the trainer and the bike for it. I got the Kicker Core and the Zwift Ride and I have been having a time ever since. Mostly a good time.

Recieving the thing was a bit of a war. It comes in several boxes, two of which weigh over 25 kg and I live on the fourth floor. Alone. Not the Ride's fault I suppose. I did eventually get it up the stairs and set up, where I hit the first real snag.

The chainring was bent. Which I only noticed once I started pedalling and the chain kept dropping off. Searching around online I gathered I could probably return the thing and get a new one, but. 25kg. Fourth floor. Alone. Not to mention the packaging is so complex and huge I dunno how I'd ever get it put back together.

I still tried contacting support about it, which was the next snag. They have an "AI" chatbot with a few rote answers and thats it. No phone number. I wrote an email to support@zwift.com and have yet to hear back. Judging by the forums, this is a common problem. If something goes wrong, you are on your own. That and the lack of quality control (the chainring was definitely not damaged in transit) are the major downsides I found.

Now to the upsides. The online community is really good. I immediately found posts and videos detailing how I could swap out the chainring myself (and find the correct one). It was easy and I learned some new things about bike anatomy. And I felt great about myself. I booked it as a win.

Then I set it up. This was straightforward enough. Bikefitting a bit less so. It comes with a table for your height with suggestions on how to set everything up, but this seems kinda off. Or maybe I just have weird proportions. I am still fiddling with it. But thats ok. Adjusting the height of the stem and the seatpost is fairly easy. Adjusting the reach of the handle bars I find more difficult as they tend to get stuck a bit. But I am managing.

And then I was off!

The Ride itself is remarkably stable and solid. I am quite a heavy person, especially for a cyclist, and never do I feel wobbly or unsafe. This thing is pretty damn bombproof. It's also quite comfortable and the saddle is good for me. I got some clipless pedals for it and that feels great. Very secure, even when I go all out.

For me personally, who has never ridden a home trainer or even a road bike before, there was a definite learning curve. I got a bit of motion sickness at the start from being stationary and looking at the game, but that has cleared up when I pushed through it. I can now go further every time I ride. I feel like I am getting more comfortable in the position. Admittedly, the position is as relaxed as I can make it. I might make it more aggressive as I get stronger on it.

Zwift itself is fun. It's nice to look at if you like the graphics and there is a good variety to the maps. And there are dinosaurs to find. :) I am really getting into the workouts. They are fun, easy to follow, and tough as nails (at least for me). Its also nice to always have other people around! But Zwift definitely reminds you that comparison is the thief of joy. Damn these people are strong its not even funny.

I thought I was comparatively good on the bike, I rode a lot outside this year. Indoor riding is hard. Hard hard. For some reason, on the indoor trainer, I dont coast. Not that you can't, I find that I just don't. I pretty much go full gas, all the time. And no matter how fast you think you are going, other zwifters will blast past you like you are standing still.

When Zwift tells you to "close the gap", don't. It is a trap. There will always be another gap.

But they are quite encouraging too.

Before I got it, I was definitely worried that I wouldnt use the Ride enough to justify the cost. This has not been the case. I find I really look forward to going zwifting and I do it when I can. I am having a great time overall, even if the effort often leaves me pretty wiped out and I might have to watch out not to overdo it. What do you mean I cant do sprint workouts every day of every week? lol.

So for me, it was definitely a good investment, despite the snags. I am having a good time, I now use my daily "Youtube and Podcast" time a lot better, I get to keep riding through the winter. The cost is significant and should definitely give people pause. But I feel like it's not too much for what it is and I am definitely very happy with it.

I still don't know where I will store the damn thing in the summer though.

Cons of the Ride

non existant support by Zwift

very questionable quality control

the adjustable bits can sometimes get a bit stuck

Pros of the Ride

good online community.

very solid and stable

Quite comfortable, and saddle/ pedals can be easily swapped out

Widely customizable to your proportions

Looks snazzy if you like that kind of thing

Cons of Zwift

Graphics are a matter of taste, objectively not the highest quality

The gamification is rather minimal. Pretty much only leveling and occasionally buying new bike bits and cosmetics. Again, taste

Pros of Zwift

Very active community with events going on all the time

good, fun workouts of many different levels

training plans of different levels too

interesting routes with varied scenery

dinosaurs :)

[beautybrains-88]

1st Cycling Class yesterday evening it was refreshing can’t wait to go back!

[warumichradfahre]

Theo ist tot

Theo Kings habe ich schon vor einiger Zeit kennen gelernt. Und zwar im Fitness Studio von Frank Wolf, dem Fitness Point in Kerpen Horrem. Frank hatte sein Studio gerade von der Hauptstraße an die Mittelstraße umgezogen und in einem Raum standen bestimmt zehn oder so ich meine Schwinn Spinning Räder. Ich war damals schon „auf Rad“ und interessiert mich für die Räder, hatte aber keine Ahnung, wie…

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HOTWORX is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio that provides members with access to a variety of virtually instructed infrared sauna and hot yoga workouts. Experience the benefits of infrared energy and heat through a 15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training session or any of our 30-minute isometric workouts, including Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, Hot Core, Hot Cycle, Hot Blast, and many more. Start achieving your fitness goals and experience the HOTWORX difference for yourself!

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[findingmelissa]

Thursday 1/9/25

Bike 45 minutes

100 pushups

Notes:

I didn’t want to get out of bed today. That’s not uncommon for me the last few months, unfortunately. But I did. And I worked out. That’s something.

[qrfit]

Day 2 of 5 day workout week:

It’s Tuesday! And, since it’s brutally cold outside, I decide to relocate my indoor bike from the garage gym to the den. Great decision! Not only is it compact and versatile, it provided a no impact workout as I’m still getting my bearings after foot surgery. Win-win! 💪🏽

🏃🏽‍♀️The indoor bike did not disappoint! I got in my first 300+ calorie workout and it’s only my second day back! I did just over 40 minutes of cycling with intervals of various speeds and resistance levels. I also used the upper body resistance bands accessory to add intensity.

Total calorie burn = 319 kcals 🥳

Not bad for day 2! And, not just day 2 of the week, but day 2 of working my way back. I think I will keep the bike in the house for the time being! It’s a great way for me to build endurance while easing my foot back to impact training.

[freebeatfit]

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[allhell-brakeloose]

The weather is not inviting for riding outside yet... Cold and wet, with ice on the road here and there. I am training on Zwift lately, I am halfway through the "road to the sky" challenge for February.

Getting slowly better at pacing myself on the climbs and managing my gear shifts. Unfortunately I still need to get my nutrition strategy right... I didn't have any carb-intensive snacks today so I almost bonked and the last 15 KMS were quite the challenge. I need to have some emergency candy or some gels at hand to get out of the carb slump. Hydration worked well however, i had at least one liter of water (sweating a lot because indoors there's no air to cool me down) with some magnesium and salts tablets. Feeling sore but not cramped.

If you'd like to, pm for adding me on Zwift!

[patchthemedic]

oo hoo hoo picking up Fern from the bike shop today >:]

Had her in for a tune up and to get a whole trainer wheel set up. Tbh i didn’t think a mountain bike needed a trainer tire [smooth] but thankfully i looked it up and boy howdy. That would’ve destroyed the treads!

The bike trainer is a tire drive type, where the whole bike sits/locks on and u pedal with a sensor attatched to the back wheel. I miss cycling around town [no need for it with current job] and rn it’s too icy to take Fern anywhere safely, so i thought why not cycle indoors??

I also got a whole game pack with like 3 or 4 Metal Gear games [ps4]. I’ll b so real i have myself set up to play video games while cycling i’m so stoked >:] eheeheheeeheee

[tripeakathlete]

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