Help me become a peleton fanatic. Please.

[Anonymous]

It took me a year of owning a peloton to really get into it. Even now, the truth is that during the summer, the siren song of running outdoors will likely peel me away.

You own the bike. The bike doesn't own you. It's okay to experience it on your terms.

[Anonymous]

I used the app with a cheap bike for awhile before I invested in the bike knowing that the habit is so much more important than the machine. OP, do you have a regular non-bike workout that you enjoy? Or are you just having trouble getting motivated generally? I like the outdoor audio walk/runs and the strength and stretching on the app. Under Cardio, I'll do the Fit Family workouts with my kids. Maybe try some of the workouts off the bike?

[Anonymous]

You don’t have to like it, OP. Honestly I think most people are fanatics only because their friends are fanatics and their friends are fanatics and so on. Like a bunch of people drinking expensive punch at the worst party ever, talking about how great the party is. Not really. Stationary bike riding is lame but the marketing is genius.

[Anonymous]

It is ok to not enjoy spin classes. The seat doesn't bother me, I don't wear padded shorts or have a different seat, but I know a lot of folks who have padded seat or padded shorts. I would look for a video that helps you with your seat position, I know Christine D'Elcore (sp) has one that a lot of folks have used. It is on her Facebook and Instagram page.

Find an instructor that you like, there are a lot of instructors with very different vibes. It might take a bit. Understand that many of the resistance and cadence calls are outside of the reach of a lot of the people riding. I am normally in the top 25% on the leader board and I am normally at the top of the instructors calls. That tells me that a decent number of people are well under the cadence/resistance calls. I would aim to hit the cadence cues at a resistance that gives you a good work out.

It is ok to stand up and give your butt a break. Just make sure your resistance is at 40 or higher before standing. Nothing wrong with a butt break. You are more efficient in the saddle but it is fine to take a break when you need to.

But if you don't use the bike or enjoy the bike, then sell it and try and find something that works for you. There is nothing wrong with that.

[Anonymous]

Learn to spell the company name first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You don’t have to like it, OP. Honestly I think most people are fanatics only because their friends are fanatics and their friends are fanatics and so on. Like a bunch of people drinking expensive punch at the worst party ever, talking about how great the party is. Not really. Stationary bike riding is lame but the marketing is genius.

I disagree with this. DH loves it and yes, he does post his rides on social media. But he does it because he can no longer run due to foot injuries. He was bummed for so long about not being able to run, and the peloton really helps him get his anxieties out, plus he loves being introduced to new music. I, on the other hand, use it 2-3x/month out of guilt and obligation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You don’t have to like it, OP. Honestly I think most people are fanatics only because their friends are fanatics and their friends are fanatics and so on. Like a bunch of people drinking expensive punch at the worst party ever, talking about how great the party is. Not really. Stationary bike riding is lame but the marketing is genius.

Is a requirement for something not being for you that you also need to think that people who do enjoy it are lame and fake?

[Anonymous]

I've had mine for about four months and while I am not fanatic, I do think it was an amazing purchase that has really improved my health. I don't really buy in to the "Peloton Family" schtick, but the variety of content, the live classes, and the quality of the bike itself are awesome. I rarely do a cycling-only ride, but do a lot of bootcamp, strength, even the meditation. I don't much look at the leaderboard or stats, other than enjoying trying to keep a streak goind of doing some type of class every day...

[Anonymous]

I’ve had one for a few months now, and really enjoy it even though I’m apparently not very good at it. I’ve never made it out of the bottom third of the standings, but I can tell I’m getting a good workout between the sweat and the data from my heart rate monitor. For the cycling classes, I’ve found some instructors to be much more motivating than others. It’s definitely worth trying them all to see who you click with. I often add an arms workout at the end of the ride. It’s cool that they have the weight rack so you can grab them while still clipped in. The muscle definition I’ve gotten from doing 3 or 4 10 minute classes a week with 3 lb weights is surprising and very motivating.

Sometimes I’m not in the mood for a class and will do a scenic ride while listening to a podcast. Try that if you haven’t—it’s an enjoyable way to spend some time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Learn to spell the company name first.

+1

But really: find an instructor you like (there are a couple of rides with all the instructors— maybe the 4th of July rides pre 2020?), take classes with music you like, participate in the challenges, watch a video on correct set up, and stack (warmup, class, cool down, stretch).

If you really don’t like it— sell it. There are plenty of people who will buy a gently used bike.

[Anonymous]

I love ours. It took the pandemic for me to really dig into it and get it. Now I am one of those people who talks about it non-stop. Everyone in our house uses it and our daughter is now training to be a spin instructor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Learn to spell the company name first.

+1

But really: find an instructor you like (there are a couple of rides with all the instructors— maybe the 4th of July rides pre 2020?), take classes with music you like, participate in the challenges, watch a video on correct set up, and stack (warmup, class, cool down, stretch).

If you really don’t like it— sell it. There are plenty of people who will buy a gently used bike.

+1

Don't go by whoever is popular in the moment; when I started with Peloton, Dennis was all the rage and I couldn't stand him. I started looking at rides based solely on music and found that I really like Chase's runs and stretches. Becs has good music/runs, too. And Cody is fantastic!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have one and I just don’t see why it is so great. I have a bad knee and doc says to use it. It hurts my butt even though I have a pad. Help me, I want to be a peleton person.

OP, if you have a bad knee, make sure your seat and handlebar settings are correct, because if they're not, you're going to end up causing yourself more pain. As for the butt, just keep riding and you'll get used to it and it will stop hurting. If all else fails, there's a huge market for gently used peloton's on facebook, just sell it!

[Anonymous]

Pick rides based on music you like. You can search for rides that include a certain artist or song. That might motivate you. Also, find an instructor you like, and that will pull you in. Or, google - best of 2019 or best of 2020 Peloton rides. You'll get a list of favorites from riders, and maybe one of those will peak your interest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you tried their non-bike offerings like running, walking, yoga, cardio, strength? Maybe you will find something you like there. That said, not everyone likes Peloton. I am a fanatic (9-10 hours a week) but my DH hates it. He bicycles outside and lifts on his own. He claims Peloton is for OCD people, which I don’t disagree with.

Haha. Also you might try the Facebook group, hardCore on the Floor. They offer a monthly schedule of strength classes for Peloton in addition to rides, and I've really been liking it. I think there is an IG account too. Part of the problem with becoming a "fanatic" is figuring out the workouts you want to do based on an overwhelming amount of content.