Wet Winter and Working out

[wcd]

Last winter I was able to take the mountain bike out back for 20-30 minutes each a.m. for morning exercise. This year not so much too wet,. muddy etc which has really slowed down my fitness efforts.

I wold like to get one of the following, Stair stepper, Vertical Climber, stationary bike. or Treadmill. I would like something that will provide good cardio, burn calories and be low impact.

I am thinking the treadmill might not be the best idea, as it really needs to be low impact. What do you think get the bang for the buck?
Thanks

 

[KittySlayer]

Buy yourself a fluid trainer and get a slick/road tire to put on your wheel. Then ride your own bike on the trainer.

Relatively cheap solution other than the hastle of swapping the tire when you can get outside. Maybe $250+/-

 

[Gabriel]

Strangely, the worse it is out, the more I want to go outside and work out in it. I don't mountain bike, though, a bunch of snow would put a stop to that for a while. I mostly just run and ruck with some push ups and sit ups.

 

[wcd]

Strangely, the worse it is out, the more I want to go outside and work out in it. I don't mountain bike, though, a bunch of snow would put a stop to that for a while. I mostly just run and ruck with some push ups and sit ups.

Normally mud is not an issue but I found with getting cold wet and having clean the bike up afterwards its really not worth it.

 

[MCgrease08]

If you're into biking, I know a couple of people that swear by the Peloton bike. It connects you to live spin classes all across the country or you can pick classes, courses and ride on demand.

https://www.onepeloton.com/bike

I've seen that they are also expanding the live classes to things like general fitness, weight training, and not just the cycling.

 

[lovemachine]

Get a Concept 2 rowing machine. Best workout equipment I have ever used.

 

[Hawkeye]

Buy yourself a fluid trainer and get a slick/road tire to put on your wheel. Then ride your own bike on the trainer.

Relatively cheap solution other than the hastle of swapping the tire when you can get outside. Maybe $250+/-

If you’re really into biking the rest of the year, then try this or a dedicated stationary bike. Peloton is probably high end/pricey but I e never seriously looked into it.


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[bacon#1]

Come get the treadmill from my upstairs for FREE!!!! It's not perfect, but it works as intended. It does incline also. Oh dang it you're in Tennessee.

 

[mensajess]

Smart trainer to put your bike on, look at wahoo kickr, and use zwift. turns indoor training into a "game". 3d worlds to ride in, races, group ride events. does everything the peloton bike would do, but with your bike set up and fit

 

[chocktaw2]

This works for me.

https://i.pinimg.com/474x/73/88/b3/...a229af8ab--percussion-musical-instruments.jpg

 

[Hop]

I've had a treadmill and liked it.
I've had an elliptical and hated it. Something makes my hips hurt using that thing.
I've used a stair stepper before and really liked that as well.

I've settled into using a recumbent bike now because it'll hold my tablet so I can be distracted by reading INGO or watching videos. Most of the previous pieces of equipment moved my head around too much to use the tablet.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

This works for me.

https://i.pinimg.com/474x/73/88/b3/...a229af8ab--percussion-musical-instruments.jpg

Where are the cowbells? You need more cowbells!

 

[chocktaw2]

Where are the cowbells? You need more cowbells!

1 cowbell is enough.

 

[gregkl]

Get a Concept 2 rowing machine. Best workout equipment I have ever used.

+1. they are a great full body workout and us cyclists' need that. Plus you can enter online rowing competitions/challenges to keep it fun. Non-high impact but really works the body well.

You will get stronger rowing. Most of the other pieces you might maintain if you don't die of boredom.

 

[2Lucky]

Why no join the gym?

 

[KittySlayer]

Most of the other pieces you might maintain if you don't die of boredom.

There's always rollers, they'll keep you mentally engaged.

 

[wcd]

Why no join the gym?

Need something close so I can exercise before work, it's a 35 minute drive in town. I work long hours so it does not work well trying to exercise after work, up all night then.