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If you have a spin bike at home - how often do you use it?

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Bridecilla · 12/12/2020 23:26

I just started hoping spinning before the first lockdown and it's the only exercise I've not hated. I was starting to get fitter and was losing some weight.

Even when the gym re-opened they weren't doing classes and lockdown hasn't been kind to my weight!

I'm thinking about getting a spin bike but wondering how much I'll use it and whether a £350 one will be anywhere near as sturdy as the ones in the gym?

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SomethingNastyInTheBallPool · 18/12/2020 15:00

Well, mine is still in its box but when it eventually sees the light of day, I’ll probably wear running leggings, sports bra, random t-shirt and ordinary trainers.

HeyLala · 18/12/2020 16:07

@Bridecilla
I do. I have Peleton so shoes, shorts and gloves.

SimonJT · 18/12/2020 16:11

@Bridecilla

Random question - def going to order one (not sure which yet)

Do you get changed into your full on gym gear to spin at-home?

I do pants and shoes, stylish!

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mindutopia · 18/12/2020 16:52

Er, I don't use it much lately, no time and limited storage in our current house (which we've been stuck in longer than we wanted due to purchase falling through). But I used to ride it 2-3 times a week when I wasn't so busy with work and dc. I loved it. It's not quite the same as spin classes in the gym, but it's still good. I have a Spinning brand bike, which at the time was about 250 (it's the 'home' version of the professional Spinning bike you'd use in the gym), this was probably 7 years ago. I think it was very worth it if you don't see yourself being someone who will prefer to go back to classes when gyms re-open.

mindutopia · 18/12/2020 16:54

I wear normal cycling clothes, just like I would at the gym.

MyBiscuitspread · 18/12/2020 17:17

@Bridecilla
I sometimes wear proper workout clothes to feel nicer and get more motivated but I also very often wear whatever I know needs a wash. Pjs, t-shirts etc.

I try to use my bike not less than twice a week and do full body dumbbell exercises from youtube the rest of the time.

Since we are on the subject of spinning bikes: I easily last one hour on the bike and thought I was quite fit now. When I recently had to rundue to being late, I was surprised how quickly I was out of breath. Does anyone know why/have the same issue??

Baileyscoffeeandcampfires · 18/12/2020 17:24

I bought a Schwinn ic8 during lockdown. It cost £1k but myself, Dh and dd all use at least 3 times a week . It's in the garage along with a concept 2 rowing machine that Dh uses almost daily .

The two machines were expensive but combined with les mills on demand it will have worked out less than joint gym membership within 2 years.

We've put an old tv on a bracket so that it's a bigger screen for watching classes. The trip on les mills is brilliant in the pitch black garage on the tv

jasjas1973 · 18/12/2020 17:25

I have a turbo trainer which i attach a road bike too, it links to a laptop and for £10 per month (zwift) i can ride race and train with real (virtual) cyclists like me from all over the world, sometime you met pro cyclists on their too.
In the summer i can ride my bike outside.

£700 gets you a Wahoo Kickr Core (mid range) and if you don't like it, they hold their value really well.

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Bridecilla · 20/12/2020 13:06

Looking at Echolon - they have a 'deal' on for £1049 (i was originally hoping to spend £400 on a bike 🙈)

How am I talking myself up in price?! ;)

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SomethingNastyInTheBallPool · 22/12/2020 15:47

I’ve just done my first Les Mills The Trip - all 8 minutes of it - and it nearly killed me. Think I need to take things slowly...

garlictwist · 22/12/2020 16:46

I bought a second hand one from ebay just before the first lockdown when I thought we weren't going to be allowed out.

I use it three times a week. I don't have Peloton or anything, I just use my headphones and make my own routine up.

garlictwist · 22/12/2020 16:47

And I just wear shorts and a sports bra as I get so incredibly hot and sweaty

garlictwist · 22/12/2020 16:49

It cost £250, plus £100 quid for me to pay a bloke with a van to collect it and drop it off.

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Bridecilla · 22/12/2020 17:36

@garlictwist that's such a bargain!

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Bridecilla · 26/12/2020 18:57

I'm such a ditherer! I was all set to buy an echelon but the monthly classes are £40!

Could I get an echelon and use, say Les Mills maybe which I think is way cheaper

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SomethingNastyInTheBallPool · 26/12/2020 20:12

You could. But you might as well get another, cheaper bike if you’re not going to buy into the whole Echelon thing.

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Bridecilla · 26/12/2020 20:55

OK. So a cheaper but still gym quality bike with les mills... hoping for a sale one!

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LadyShmuck · 29/12/2020 17:57

I've just bought a Bodymax B15 from Powerhouse Fitness. Waiting on delivery now. I'm going with Les Mills on Demand for the classes. The bike had loads of great reviews and was £449 I think. I hope it's good!

EmmaStone · 29/12/2020 18:51

We've got a secondhand Life Fitness one, which would have been £1k+ new, but we paid about £500. DH is a keen cyclist, so has always used it when weather too bad to get out. I never really liked it, and then got a free limited period Peloton subscription during lockdown, so used it alongside the Peloton app, and now do 2-3 sessions a week. It's absolutely fine, although I do quite fancy an actual Peloton bike for the added functionality (but don't fancy the added monthly cost!).

I do quite a mix of exercise (some via the Peloton app, but I do like their cycling workouts the most), so I don't see the value in that being the only thing I use. But if I was starting from scratch, I suspect I could convince myself that a Peloton would be the way forward!

ChrimboCalling · 29/12/2020 19:13

I have this one too (mentioned a couple of times on here) www.jtxfitness.com/jtx-cyclo-6-indoor-exercise-bike

I shopped around loads. This one is great. I do the Les Mills classes too and love them.

LizzieVereker · 29/12/2020 19:15

Les Mills is really good.

Workyticket · 29/12/2020 19:29

@ChrimboCalling

I have this one too (mentioned a couple of times on here) www.jtxfitness.com/jtx-cyclo-6-indoor-exercise-bike

I shopped around loads. This one is great. I do the Les Mills classes too and love them.

That's the one I'm going for - I've looked at so many I'm fed up of searching. Wish I'd ordered weeks ago though as it's pre-order
Workyticket · 29/12/2020 20:13

Spinners- were any of you unfit and overweight when you started? I am both and really think this will give me the shake up I need.

I'd done a few weeks of spinning 2 or 3 x a week before covid and started to notice a difference quite quickly

Workyticket · 30/12/2020 16:03

Finally ordered from JTX - thanks those who recommended!

User9574 · 30/12/2020 17:58

Its used daily to store my fit ball between the seat and handlebars :)

I was just thinking I will start to use it now as I am SO bored of doing the same local walk. Spin is quicker.

I spent about 250 5 years ago, main consideration was a comfy seat and good resistance.

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