Reply to: Indoor exercise bike, racer or upright?

[BR14]

Nah it is just one of the least offensive ways to block out pain when you are exercising.

Singing works as well but not in a class of 20-30 other people unless you can sing like Aretha Franklin*




*Other singers are available but most people don't find Aretha Franklin's voice annoying.

i enjoy watch the lady BV's sashaying to the music when i'm sitting in the engine room

[SueEllen]

You really are obsessed with watching bottoms in lycra.

Nah it is just one of the least offensive ways to block out pain when you are exercising.

Singing works as well but not in a class of 20-30 other people unless you can sing like Aretha Franklin*




*Other singers are available but most people don't find Aretha Franklin's voice annoying.

[SueEllen]

Went to an exercise class once, made sure I was at the back. Then along came the instructor and we all had to turn facing the other way! Bah!

If you are new the trick is to put yourself in the middle as it a common trick instructors do on newbies.

[DaveB]

If you have a normal road bike, why not consider somethinhg like this : bkool trainer

You can then sign up to an online cycling simulation like Bkool (or Zwift + others) and ride online with others. These software run on laptops, tablets and even phones. With the likes of Bkool you can join leagues to race others, or just ride some of the stages in say the Tour de France, the Giro or La Vuelta.

The trainer controls resistance, so a climb on the software feels like a climb on the trainer.

I love mine, had it over 2 years now, and my fitness has improved massively.

What you will need:

A bike
A trainer
Laptop/tablet/phone
Ant+ stick (if not using bluetooth)
A fan!

Second this if you already have a bike and want a way to ride indoors in the winter.

Lots of options for trainers around from £200-300 to well over £1000. Zwift is the most popular interactive training software as it's not tied to a particular brand of trainer or operating system. You can get started for cheap by getting the new model Apple TV for £150, as Zwift have just released their software to run on it. All you need then is a TV and some space.

If you don't have a bike I'd seriously consider getting one and using a smart trainer rather than a static bike. Even the good ones are not as good as a real bike and will cost you a lot more. Comfort is something that can be tweaked either yourself through trial and error or by getting a bike fit done by a professional.

[xoggoth]

You really are obsessed with watching bottoms in lycra

Went to an exercise class once, made sure I was at the back. Then along came the instructor and we all had to turn facing the other way! Bah!

[woohoo]

Join a gym and go to their exercise classes - you can then stare at the bottoms of the gender of person you fancy if you place yourself strategically in their various spin classes to help motivate and push yourself further. They also have classes where you use weights, body resistance or both to improve upper body resistance. In between the classes a decent gym has Watt bikes you can use. Then once summer comes go out on your bike and run but continue doing some of the weights/body resistance classes.

Alternatively join a cycling or tri club, and there will be a coach who will tell you what you need to do.

You really are obsessed with watching bottoms in lycra.

[SueEllen]

Now Ive retired, I can think even more about my fitness. Love running even this time of year but there's no doubt, running when it is pissing down, cold and blowing a hoolie just results in chills and colds stopping you running for 7 to 10 days.

I got some weights at Christmas to work on (deteriorating!?) upper body strength and want an exercise bike to supplement my running. I was considering the 'racing' style indoor bikes, belt driven for quietness and with an 18 - 20kg flywheel.

Not sure my back would like the crouched over position though so also looking at the upright bike range. As the name suggests you sit a bit more upright so hopefully, less strain on the back.

Typically these has a smaller mass flywheel around the 8 - 10 kg range but with magnetic resistance settings will make the effort needed equally taxing.

So, anyone recommendations, pros and cons of the upright v racer studio bike? Budget is around 300 sods (I know but having just retired, want to watch my budget!)?

Love and kisses, retired washed up.

Join a gym and go to their exercise classes - you can then stare at the bottoms of the gender of person you fancy if you place yourself strategically in their various spin classes to help motivate and push yourself further. They also have classes where you use weights, body resistance or both to improve upper body resistance. In between the classes a decent gym has Watt bikes you can use. Then once summer comes go out on your bike and run but continue doing some of the weights/body resistance classes.

Alternatively join a cycling or tri club, and there will be a coach who will tell you what you need to do.

[Whorty]

You clearly dont need any practice being a saddo nobber. It comes sooo naturally to you.

If you have a normal road bike, why not consider somethinhg like this : bkool trainer

You can then sign up to an online cycling simulation like Bkool (or Zwift + others) and ride online with others. These software run on laptops, tablets and even phones. With the likes of Bkool you can join leagues to race others, or just ride some of the stages in say the Tour de France, the Giro or La Vuelta.

The trainer controls resistance, so a climb on the software feels like a climb on the trainer.

I love mine, had it over 2 years now, and my fitness has improved massively.

What you will need:

A bike
A trainer
Laptop/tablet/phone
Ant+ stick (if not using bluetooth)
A fan!

[MrMarkyMark]

You clearly dont need any practice being a saddo nobber. It comes sooo naturally to you.

[washed up contractor]

Your new forum awaits.

Retirement Forum - GardenWeb

See ya

You clearly dont need any practice being a saddo nobber. It comes sooo naturally to you.

[BR14]

Your new forum awaits.



Retirement Forum - GardenWeb

See ya

That's for septics FFS, - they're boring at 20!

[MrMarkyMark]

Now Ive retired, I can think even more about my fitness. Love running even this time of year but there's no doubt, running when it is pissing down, cold and blowing a hoolie just results in chills and colds stopping you running for 7 to 10 days.

I got some weights at Christmas to work on (deteriorating!?) upper body strength and want an exercise bike to supplement my running. I was considering the 'racing' style indoor bikes, belt driven for quietness and with an 18 - 20kg flywheel.

Not sure my back would like the crouched over position though so also looking at the upright bike range. As the name suggests you sit a bit more upright so hopefully, less strain on the back.

Typically these has a smaller mass flywheel around the 8 - 10 kg range but with magnetic resistance settings will make the effort needed equally taxing.

So, anyone recommendations, pros and cons of the upright v racer studio bike? Budget is around 300 sods (I know but having just retired, want to watch my budget!)?

Love and kisses, retired washed up.

Your new forum awaits.

Retirement

This is the place to discuss plans for retirement, gloat about not having to go to work and share ideas on how to spend all this valuable time!

Retirement Forum - GardenWeb

See ya

[malvolio]

One reason I don't run (there are others...) is that I damaged my back some years ago so have to be careful about how I stress it. After some trials, my exercise bike is a recliner, which is a lot more comfortable to use while getting bored out your skull...

Using weights one day, bike the next and Sunday off seems to work quite well. Or do a lot of work in the garden which is even more effective!

[Hobosapien]

If retired, go Spain or somewhere warmer where softies can still cycle during a bit of wind and rain in blighty.

I had an exercise bike a few years ago and barely used it as it was just so boring. For same reason I've never been tempted to join a gym, prefer outdoors.

Just got to wear the right kit, such as windproof lightweight jacket and gloves to stay warm but not overheat when it's raining or windy, and don't get saturated.

I only avoid going out if the wind is so bad you have to watch for falling trees and risk of other big objects blowing about, too dangerous.

Sustrans website is good for checking nearby routes that are traffic free, or find some proper off-road trails where you can enjoy the scenery rather than chase metrics.

If you really want an exercise bike I don't see the point of a racer, get an upright. No wind resistance factor indoors.

[washed up contractor]

Washed up? Wait till you've been rotting on the beach for ten years. Not what you asked but I've got a Reebok cross trainer and a Men's Health Multi Gym in my garage. Unlike a previous one that I was always welding together, the Reebok trainer is darn good.

Rotting on the bench? Ive retired mate. And Ive got one of these as my hobby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IUpBLBxuFs