Post by gerberdaisy on Dec 8, 2019 20:50:33 GMT -5
Question for those on the app...how do you measure resistance?
We ordered one for my MIL yesterday as a group gift, so I have the app until she activates. I did a ride at the gym today on their spin bikes, but measuring resistance was pretty impossible. Their bikes only have three options.
Q for those who are experienced at spin. I’m not usually doing classes labeled beginner but since I’m new, sometimes I just can’t quite keep up. My method so far has been to always stay in the suggested resistance range but sometimes my cadence isn’t as high as they say. I thought this was better than the opposite approach. Is that accurate?
In case that doesn’t make sense, for example I was supposed to be between 40-50 resistance and 70-80 cadence. I can’t quite keep up. So I’ll sit somewhere at like 43-45 resistance but be at about 65 cadence. Thought that was better than being at 70-80 cadence but sub-40 resistance. Right?
Q for those who are experienced at spin. I’m not usually doing classes labeled beginner but since I’m new, sometimes I just can’t quite keep up. My method so far has been to always stay in the suggested resistance range but sometimes my cadence isn’t as high as they say. I thought this was better than the opposite approach. Is that accurate?
In case that doesn’t make sense, for example I was supposed to be between 40-50 resistance and 70-80 cadence. I can’t quite keep up. So I’ll sit somewhere at like 43-45 resistance but be at about 65 cadence. Thought that was better than being at 70-80 cadence but sub-40 resistance. Right?
In cycling (I don't spin) we encourage riders to work on their cadence first. Once you can get the cadence to the right place the instructor is calling you can work on the resistance. This is especially important for those that are new to cycling/spinning. You are more likely to injure your knees if you push too hard of a gear/resistance if you are trying to get fit. Make sure not to bounce when you lessen the resistance and increase cadence. You want to work from your core and stay seated. If you feel yourself starting to bounce, back off a couple of rpm and work back up to it. 70-80 cadence isn't that high--you shouldn't bounce. You should be able to do it pretty easily if you dial back the resistance a little bit.
If you get really good, you can stay seated and not bounce at 120+ rpm. 205 rpm on my (outside) bicycle is my max.
Q for those who are experienced at spin. I’m not usually doing classes labeled beginner but since I’m new, sometimes I just can’t quite keep up. My method so far has been to always stay in the suggested resistance range but sometimes my cadence isn’t as high as they say. I thought this was better than the opposite approach. Is that accurate?
In case that doesn’t make sense, for example I was supposed to be between 40-50 resistance and 70-80 cadence. I can’t quite keep up. So I’ll sit somewhere at like 43-45 resistance but be at about 65 cadence. Thought that was better than being at 70-80 cadence but sub-40 resistance. Right?
In cycling (I don't spin) we encourage riders to work on their cadence first. Once you can get the cadence to the right place the instructor is calling you can work on the resistance. This is especially important for those that are new to cycling/spinning. You are more likely to injure your knees if you push too hard of a gear/resistance if you are trying to get fit. Make sure not to bounce when you lessen the resistance and increase cadence. You want to work from your core and stay seated. If you feel yourself starting to bounce, back off a couple of rpm and work back up to it. 70-80 cadence isn't that high--you shouldn't bounce. You should be able to do it pretty easily if you dial back the resistance a little bit.
If you get really good, you can stay seated and not bounce at 120+ rpm. 205 rpm on my (outside) bicycle is my max.
Q for those who are experienced at spin. I’m not usually doing classes labeled beginner but since I’m new, sometimes I just can’t quite keep up. My method so far has been to always stay in the suggested resistance range but sometimes my cadence isn’t as high as they say. I thought this was better than the opposite approach. Is that accurate?
In case that doesn’t make sense, for example I was supposed to be between 40-50 resistance and 70-80 cadence. I can’t quite keep up. So I’ll sit somewhere at like 43-45 resistance but be at about 65 cadence. Thought that was better than being at 70-80 cadence but sub-40 resistance. Right?
Question for those on the app...how do you measure resistance?
We ordered one for my MIL yesterday as a group gift, so I have the app until she activates. I did a ride at the gym today on their spin bikes, but measuring resistance was pretty impossible. Their bikes only have three options.
What do you mean by 3 options? Was the resistance adjustment via a knob that likely links to some pads on the flywheel?
I’ve been an app user for a longtime now using my own spin bike at home, I just go on perceived effort/resistance. I’ve had my bike for 5yrs so I know it well and I just have a sense for what a 30 40 50 etc is. So on a gym bike maybe do a warm-up ride first to get a feel for that bike’s resistance sensitivity. If your gym bike has the knob to turn for resistance control then Classic spin class instruction is 1/4 turn half turn etc. I still get awesome workouts w the app and my bike even without the data although lots of home spin bikes have bike computers too
Huh. This is good to know. Like knx9211 I was focusing on resistance. I'm going to change that up! I feel like I'm going to really need to reduce my resistance to get my cadence up.
Post by farmvillelover on Dec 9, 2019 10:27:17 GMT -5
knx9211icedcoffee I've also always heard work on cadence first, and if you can't keep within range or if it's too easy, to adjust your resistance. But sometimes I want a more resistance-focused ride so I'll work on resistance and push that without caring that I'm below the suggested cadence. That's usually for "Climb" rides, which are really hard for me.
It actually HAS changed my life though. I'm not a tiny person - about a size 14/16, and it hasn't made me lose weight, but I feel so much better now that I've been riding regularly for a year. My mind feels clearer, my mood is so much better, and I'm proud of myself when I do a particularly hard ride. I participate in 8 week challenges, and I get a sense of pride by checking off the boxes after every ride. I don't know about the feminist angle, but I definitely consider it to be a huge self-care tool. I mean, whatever works for each of us, right?
Have you done any of the power zone training challenges? I think I’m going to try those next!
I LOOOOOOVE the PZ challenges! I'm on my 4th or 5th one and just signed up for the next one starting in January. They're amazing...it's so cool to see your fitness improving!
Have you done any of the power zone training challenges? I think I’m going to try those next!
This sounds scary and way above my fitness level
No, that's what's so awesome about Power Zone...it's all done at your current fitness level. You do a 20 minute test that assesses where you are at that time and then all rides are based on that number. It's a training program, so you're not racing up the leader board, but it has serious impact on your fitness level.
I've taken the FTP test three times now and desperately need to do it again, but I'm waiting until next week, when the current PZ challenge ends. I'm still in the bottom half of the leader board, but I can see my improvements with this training.
Question for those on the app...how do you measure resistance?
We ordered one for my MIL yesterday as a group gift, so I have the app until she activates. I did a ride at the gym today on their spin bikes, but measuring resistance was pretty impossible. Their bikes only have three options.
What do you mean by 3 options? Was the resistance adjustment via a knob that likely links to some pads on the flywheel?
I’ve been an app user for a longtime now using my own spin bike at home, I just go on perceived effort/resistance. I’ve had my bike for 5yrs so I know it well and I just have a sense for what a 30 40 50 etc is. So on a gym bike maybe do a warm-up ride first to get a feel for that bike’s resistance sensitivity. If your gym bike has the knob to turn for resistance control then Classic spin class instruction is 1/4 turn half turn etc. I still get awesome workouts w the app and my bike even without the data although lots of home spin bikes have bike computers too
The bike was strange, it had a knob, but that didn't seem to do anything, there was a lever below it that had three options. I'm looking into it more and says its a sprint shift? (stages bike). I just need to play with it and see what works. Was hard to tell if turning the know was having an impact or just the lever.
gerberdaisy oh cool it’s a magnetic resistance bike the lever actually looks like a cool accessory, based on my quick search. Does seem like it would take some getting used to.
Post by underwaterrhymes on Dec 9, 2019 20:48:59 GMT -5
I cannot afford a peloton. Can anyone recommend an alternative under $500? I’ve seen a few on Amazon that seem to fit the bill, but would love a recommendation.
Kendall’s 30 minute holiday ride from Friday was on point! She’s a firecracker! A little much, but I really had fun! I honestly can’t remember the last time I had fun while working out. Wooh. I really needed that.
Kendall’s 30 minute holiday ride from Friday was on point! She’s a firecracker! A little much, but I really had fun! I honestly can’t remember the last time I had fun while working out. Wooh. I really needed that.
I’m not a huge Kendall fan but will try this tomorrow morning. Thanks!
I cannot afford a peloton. Can anyone recommend an alternative under $500? I’ve seen a few on Amazon that seem to fit the bill, but would love a recommendation.
I have been really happy with the bike I purchased. I definitely enjoy the outdoor rides more than the studio classes so it was a good fit for me. I have only encountered one trainer I didn't like and that was just personal preference (do not tell me we're a family of sweat, I will think you're a jackass).
The only real downside is that the search interface with classes sucks. Small issue for something that costs less than my rarely used Y membership.
Kendall’s 30 minute holiday ride from Friday was on point! She’s a firecracker! A little much, but I really had fun! I honestly can’t remember the last time I had fun while working out. Wooh. I really needed that.
Ooo thanks I’ll try it this week!!
Has anyone done a groove ride? What do you think of them?
I cannot afford a peloton. Can anyone recommend an alternative under $500? I’ve seen a few on Amazon that seem to fit the bill, but would love a recommendation.
I have been really happy with the bike I purchased. I definitely enjoy the outdoor rides more than the studio classes so it was a good fit for me. I have only encountered one trainer I didn't like and that was just personal preference (do not tell me we're a family of sweat, I will think you're a jackass).
The only real downside is that the search interface with classes sucks. Small issue for something that costs less than my rarely used Y membership.
What do you mean by 3 options? Was the resistance adjustment via a knob that likely links to some pads on the flywheel?
I’ve been an app user for a longtime now using my own spin bike at home, I just go on perceived effort/resistance. I’ve had my bike for 5yrs so I know it well and I just have a sense for what a 30 40 50 etc is. So on a gym bike maybe do a warm-up ride first to get a feel for that bike’s resistance sensitivity. If your gym bike has the knob to turn for resistance control then Classic spin class instruction is 1/4 turn half turn etc. I still get awesome workouts w the app and my bike even without the data although lots of home spin bikes have bike computers too
The bike was strange, it had a knob, but that didn't seem to do anything, there was a lever below it that had three options. I'm looking into it more and says its a sprint shift? (stages bike). I just need to play with it and see what works. Was hard to tell if turning the know was having an impact or just the lever.
No peloton advice but the gym I go to has the stages bikes and it definitely takes getting used to. Turning the knob will turn up the resistance and turning the lever is apparently the equivalent of a full 1.5 turns of the knob. If you’re doing stages it’s easy enough by to figure out because you are doing it based on your individual power zone.
I cannot afford a peloton. Can anyone recommend an alternative under $500? I’ve seen a few on Amazon that seem to fit the bill, but would love a recommendation.
I was using the app with a Sunny spin bike. I have since bit the bullet on the peloton but it definitely did the job for way less money. These are the only two bikes I’ve ever ridden so I am not an expert.
I cannot afford a peloton. Can anyone recommend an alternative under $500? I’ve seen a few on Amazon that seem to fit the bill, but would love a recommendation.
I’ve heard good things about the sunny bikes. App riders seem to either cast to a tv or get an iPad holder for the bike. I would also find a cadence monitor.
underwaterrhymes With a cadence monitor (Garmin or wahoo) and if you have a heart rate monitor you’ll be just fine using the app. I cast to my tv, they now offer it w fire tv and chromcast- years ago there was only an Apple app. Also you can connect your cadence monitor or hrm to the app so you can see it on the screen during your ride. Oh and also they just lowered the app subscription to 13$/mo for a single user profile so that’s a huge win for us non-peloton riders. Ditto as well that the Sunny seems well recommended. Taking care of your spin bike matters a lot as well, not just the bike price tag.
What do you mean by 3 options? Was the resistance adjustment via a knob that likely links to some pads on the flywheel?
I’ve been an app user for a longtime now using my own spin bike at home, I just go on perceived effort/resistance. I’ve had my bike for 5yrs so I know it well and I just have a sense for what a 30 40 50 etc is. So on a gym bike maybe do a warm-up ride first to get a feel for that bike’s resistance sensitivity. If your gym bike has the knob to turn for resistance control then Classic spin class instruction is 1/4 turn half turn etc. I still get awesome workouts w the app and my bike even without the data although lots of home spin bikes have bike computers too
The bike was strange, it had a knob, but that didn't seem to do anything, there was a lever below it that had three options. I'm looking into it more and says its a sprint shift? (stages bike). I just need to play with it and see what works. Was hard to tell if turning the know was having an impact or just the lever.
My gym has Stages bikes. Turning the knob should increase/decrease resistance. Make sure you feel like you’re on a flat road with a tiny bit of resistance as your base. The lever increases/decreases the resistance more quickly than the knob. I use the lever when a class is moving between standing hills and seated on a flat, so I need to change resistance quickly. For more gradual changes in resistance, I use the knob.
I cannot afford a peloton. Can anyone recommend an alternative under $500? I’ve seen a few on Amazon that seem to fit the bill, but would love a recommendation.
After reading this thread I decided I wanted to try it and see if I could like spin. I did a lot of research on facebook groups and reddit- I ended up with a sunny b1509 bike for $300 on amazon, added a wahoo cadence monitor and a holder for my phone. I use the app on my TV through the fire stick, they just added the app to it last week so it worked out perfectly.
I just looked and the bike is $400 now but it was $297 when I bought it a couple weeks ago