Help me design my peloton-based workout routine

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks for all of the recs! I'll definitely check out Reddit and the HARDcore on the Floor FB page; I hadn't heard of that FB group.

I've actually started the 5-week PowerZone program. It's ok, but they're not my favorite instructors. They're not as fun as some of the others, and it's a lot of classic rock, which I don't like as much because the songs tend be longer and have those really long instrumental/guitar/drum sections. I may stick with it, but it feels like a slog. It's also a decent amount of 45 or 60 minute rides, which make it hard to combine them with a strength session.

Again, thanks for the feedback - I'm already feeling more confident about putting something together.

Power Zone is very different, it is a training program and designed to maximize your output. The endurance classes build your base, the regukar and max classes build your VO2 and other quick, shorter used energy reserves. The regular rests allow you to build and push while being able to ride more frequently. The other rides are fun but you burn out your legs and can’t do them as often.

Look up the progressive overload crew on facebook. They run challenges using the theme/fun rides as well put together group rides. They choose rides that push you past your limit, pull back, and push again. Lots of tabata, climbs, hiit, and the like. It is a fun group and the rides are challenging but fun.

[Anonymous]

I do my own thing - I aim for 3 days a week of running, two days a week of peloton, 1 day of walking, 1 day off and a mix of PT exercises for my separated abs. That said - you could do all this stuff with peloton. Lately I’ve been enjoying the peloton outdoor on my walk days - I haven’t done their outdoor running because I do my own thing but I hear people like it.

I also dabble in their meditation, yoga, & stretching. I’d like to try their Pilates and maybe some itty bitty baby strength stuff eventually. You’d need more of an expert than me to tailor your stuff but you can totally do it!

I’ve been enjoying the power zone training on the bike recently.

[Anonymous]

Honestly, OP, find the instructors you like and do their classes 45’ 5x/week. If you do what you like, you’ll stick to it. You’re making it over complicated.

[Anonymous]

I also do Hardcore and mix it with running and Peloton rides.

I find the person who runs the FB group kind of annoying but still love the calendar.

[Anonymous]

The biggest mistake people make with the peloton is thinking more is better. Not true. A 45-60 min class with make you so hungry you’ll eat everything in sight and still be hungry. For cardio I would do 15-20 minute hitt rides. They are hard but fun and won’t make you eat an entire loaf of challah. Do 2-3 hitt rides a week. Weights are essential to lose weight. Do 2-3 days of strength training. 30 mins with Jess Sims is perfect. One of your strength days can be a bike boot camp which I find super fun. One day yoga (I love Anna Greenberg) or peloton outdoor power walk and then a stretch session.

[Anonymous]

Another vote for Hardcore. I really like this program. I do 20-30 minutes on the bike or treadmill before the Peloton strength classes on the Hardcore calendar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The biggest mistake people make with the peloton is thinking more is better. Not true. A 45-60 min class with make you so hungry you’ll eat everything in sight and still be hungry. For cardio I would do 15-20 minute hitt rides. They are hard but fun and won’t make you eat an entire loaf of challah. Do 2-3 hitt rides a week. Weights are essential to lose weight. Do 2-3 days of strength training. 30 mins with Jess Sims is perfect. One of your strength days can be a bike boot camp which I find super fun. One day yoga (I love Anna Greenberg) or peloton outdoor power walk and then a stretch session.

What? No. This is strange advice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Another vote for Hardcore. I really like this program. I do 20-30 minutes on the bike or treadmill before the Peloton strength classes on the Hardcore calendar.

Can you join the group and participate in the workouts without having a Facebook page? If so, how? I no longer have Facebook.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The biggest mistake people make with the peloton is thinking more is better. Not true. A 45-60 min class with make you so hungry you’ll eat everything in sight and still be hungry. For cardio I would do 15-20 minute hitt rides. They are hard but fun and won’t make you eat an entire loaf of challah. Do 2-3 hitt rides a week. Weights are essential to lose weight. Do 2-3 days of strength training. 30 mins with Jess Sims is perfect. One of your strength days can be a bike boot camp which I find super fun. One day yoga (I love Anna Greenberg) or peloton outdoor power walk and then a stretch session.

I think 30 minute classes are perfect if you're more focused on strength than cardio or want a balance. An hour isn't necessary, but 15-20 minutes IMO is too short.

Having done mostly 45 minute HIIT/Tabata classes, with some 30 minutes, the latter have less rest and shorter warm ups, so they're almost as intense as the 45 minute ones. Too short, though, and you don't even get a warm up, which reduces the effectiveness of the workout.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another vote for Hardcore. I really like this program. I do 20-30 minutes on the bike or treadmill before the Peloton strength classes on the Hardcore calendar.

Can you join the group and participate in the workouts without having a Facebook page? If so, how? I no longer have Facebook.

Are you on Instagram? I am not, but I've seen posts on FB about the group being on Instagram.

The admins of the group put together a monthly calendar (which is a google doc) of Peloton workouts for each day. The monthly calendar is posted to the FB group for the group members to access. All you need is the calendar, you don't have to participate on FB with the group. I know a few people who created a new FB account just to join the group and don't use FB otherwise.

[Anonymous]

Try this OP:

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Try this OP:

One of my fav instructors!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Try this OP:

Ha! This is actually the best advice here. If you are working out to maintain fitness as you age, finding something that you find fun is key. If you view working out as a fun part of your day, it’s easier to stick with it. Do rides you are in the mood to do and do some strength training 3 times a week. I also do 10 minutes of core every day and take one rest day where I just do the core.

[Anonymous]

I keep thinking that someone could make a lot of money putting together personalized Peloton-based workout plans for people. They could complete a questionnaire about their goals and music and instructor preferences. I’d pay for that, and I’ve had my Peloton for three years. I always have big plans about doing a certain number of HIIT, strength, PowerZone, etc classes each week and then end up taking 6 Cody classes in a row because he’s my favorite. 😂

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1. sell the peleton
2. Do a real workout that doesn't cost a ridiculous amount of money.

Not OP. I thought this way for a long time, but then I realized I needed a real option for working out doing something I enjoy in my home. Cycling is one of the only things that I look forward to, exercise-wise. I am a mom of a preschooler with a full-time job and a husband who regularly doesn’t get home until 7pm on weeknights. Just having the equipment available when I have time to do it is huge.