Any Peloton bike users here?
Discussion
Chris Stott said:
For the dance music lovers…
Olivia’s 20 min house ride from 23/2 has a great playlist. It’s has some typically tough Olivia intervals… the out of the saddle stuff at the end at high cadence is a particular killer… 80 cadence is too much for me
Oh, and check out her shoes… and the size of her feet… she’s tiny bit looks like she’s got men’s shoes on.
I'll try that one tomorrow then thanks. Olivia’s 20 min house ride from 23/2 has a great playlist. It’s has some typically tough Olivia intervals… the out of the saddle stuff at the end at high cadence is a particular killer… 80 cadence is too much for me
Oh, and check out her shoes… and the size of her feet… she’s tiny bit looks like she’s got men’s shoes on.
Julian Scott said:
g3org3y said:
Julian Scott said:
PT did it at the gym. Scales, Callipers, Body Circumference Measurements then the use of a Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Machine.
Ah, done properly. My estimations from Smart Scale. Apparently 23.3% body fat (was 25.4). Looking at photos online, seems like an over-estimation to me (but I would say that
)...at least on the downward trend.My 7.2% is hopefully pretty accurate. The callipers got 7.2, the BIAM said 7% dead.
That way of measuring hopefully also make the BMR more accurate too.
cerb4.5lee said:
You two are mad for it for sure! 
I'd probably die if I tried anything over 30 minutes!
I could do longer, but it'd have to be a much more leisurely pace. I'd probably die if I tried anything over 30 minutes!
I did a Ben Aldis 30 min today (set a new PR) and was quite happy it until I noticed someone on the leaderboard with literally double my output score.
It's difficult with such a mixed ability group across the whole platform. I've mentioned before that some instructors tend to attract n00bs and others the serious cyclists. With some instructors I can be top 1/4, others bottom 1/4. As long as with time I keep improving my PRs, I'm happy. Not been brave enough to start attempting the Power Zone rides yet. Maybe next week...
g3org3y said:
Julian Scott said:
g3org3y said:
Julian Scott said:
PT did it at the gym. Scales, Callipers, Body Circumference Measurements then the use of a Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Machine.
Ah, done properly. My estimations from Smart Scale. Apparently 23.3% body fat (was 25.4). Looking at photos online, seems like an over-estimation to me (but I would say that
)...at least on the downward trend.My 7.2% is hopefully pretty accurate. The callipers got 7.2, the BIAM said 7% dead.
That way of measuring hopefully also make the BMR more accurate too.
Chris Stott said:
Yeah, the FTP test can be a bit painful, but the 1st one is usually ok… It’s just as hard as you can go for 20 mins… ideally leaving nothing on the table.
Give it a go… like anything, it’s only as hard as the effort you decide to put in.
Did the 30 mins Pharrell Williams ride with Hannah Frankson. Good songs and a fun work out. She does really get caught up in the music I notice and not the best at giving instructions/guiding the ride.
I think I need to do some core work. I've noticed post arm/weights work out, I struggle with lower back pain (esp if doing things like over head press). I tried lifting up against a wall to keep back straight with marginal help.
Any recommendations for back/core work outs?
Does anyone do any of the Yoga work outs?
Julian Scott said:
g3org3y said:
Julian Scott said:
g3org3y said:
Julian Scott said:
PT did it at the gym. Scales, Callipers, Body Circumference Measurements then the use of a Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Machine.
Ah, done properly. My estimations from Smart Scale. Apparently 23.3% body fat (was 25.4). Looking at photos online, seems like an over-estimation to me (but I would say that
)...at least on the downward trend.My 7.2% is hopefully pretty accurate. The callipers got 7.2, the BIAM said 7% dead.
That way of measuring hopefully also make the BMR more accurate too.
^For core, Emma Lovewells program and sessions I've found the best. I do a 10 minute core session after every strength session.
There are some 'advanced' core sessions with weights which really kill your abs for a few days.
For the FTP test, there is no way around how hard it is. I've never done one before getting the Peloton bike. I now do a FTP test every 6 months or so to check where my FTP is, as the whole PowerZone program only works if you have done a FTP test at some point.......I could tell you FTP tests gets 'easier' but that would be lying
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Nope they are as hard everytime, and the anticipation of knowing how awful you feel afterwards makes them horrific experiences.......So why do them?? Why did anyone think swimming, followed by cycling than running would be 'fun', especially during the transition phases of the bike -> run???
Who ever came up with the FTP test probably loves self implicated pain that is the madness called Triathlon. Sounds fine, even looks fine when other nutter are doing it, but do it your self, and its just pain, more pain, and than some self motivation C**P you have to say to keep going through even more pain. Why does anyone do Triathlon for 'fun', and than there is the Iron-man, WTF!!! Are you actually insane to 'enjoy' swimming around pretending Jaws is about to bite you in half, than ride a bike for 100 miles, and finally just throw in a marathon to cool down. Seriously, why, what, why..........
You might tell I didn't enjoy doing the one Triathlon I did a few years back, nor did I enjoy the Half Marathon I some how managed to cross the line. I'm no athlete, or even amateur pain loving sports nutter, which why its amazing I'm actually 'enjoying' Peloton so much (FTP test aside). 100 weeks in a few days!!
There are some 'advanced' core sessions with weights which really kill your abs for a few days.
For the FTP test, there is no way around how hard it is. I've never done one before getting the Peloton bike. I now do a FTP test every 6 months or so to check where my FTP is, as the whole PowerZone program only works if you have done a FTP test at some point.......I could tell you FTP tests gets 'easier' but that would be lying
. Nope they are as hard everytime, and the anticipation of knowing how awful you feel afterwards makes them horrific experiences.......So why do them?? Why did anyone think swimming, followed by cycling than running would be 'fun', especially during the transition phases of the bike -> run???
Who ever came up with the FTP test probably loves self implicated pain that is the madness called Triathlon. Sounds fine, even looks fine when other nutter are doing it, but do it your self, and its just pain, more pain, and than some self motivation C**P you have to say to keep going through even more pain. Why does anyone do Triathlon for 'fun', and than there is the Iron-man, WTF!!! Are you actually insane to 'enjoy' swimming around pretending Jaws is about to bite you in half, than ride a bike for 100 miles, and finally just throw in a marathon to cool down. Seriously, why, what, why.........
.You might tell I didn't enjoy doing the one Triathlon I did a few years back, nor did I enjoy the Half Marathon I some how managed to cross the line. I'm no athlete, or even amateur pain loving sports nutter, which why its amazing I'm actually 'enjoying' Peloton so much (FTP test aside). 100 weeks in a few days!!
Edited by gangzoom on Saturday 8th April 06:52
You could just do a ramp test to get the number. Takes less time and it’s similarly accurate. No idea whether peloton software has a ramp test but likely it does.
The 20 min test is meant to be done after a 5 min effort to get a fair number that would be 95% if your FTP but many don’t do this and get a vastly overstated number. FTP was what you could sustain for roughly an hour vs 20 minutes which again Peloton seem to have muddied the waters with.
The 20 min test is meant to be done after a 5 min effort to get a fair number that would be 95% if your FTP but many don’t do this and get a vastly overstated number. FTP was what you could sustain for roughly an hour vs 20 minutes which again Peloton seem to have muddied the waters with.
Chris Stott said:
PZ rides are nothing to be afraid of… they are targeted to the individuals fitness.
Why not do the discover your power zones program?
Good advice. As I said up thread, i started power zone training after reading about it here, and it’s transformed my fitness and my enjoyment of the bike. Why not do the discover your power zones program?
okgo said:
The 20 min test is meant to be done after a 5 min effort to get a fair number that would be 95% if your FTP but many don’t do this and get a vastly overstated number. FTP was what you could sustain for roughly an hour vs 20 minutes which again Peloton seem to have muddied the waters with.
The Peloton FTP 20 minute test comes after 10 minute FTP specfic warm up, and after the test the bike automatically puts the 95% figure as the FTP marker for the PowerZone programs.I'm not sure how many people have the mental stamina to do a real 1hr FTP test in any setting apart from people enjoy doing Triathlons for fun
It’s why you do the all out 5 minute before hand. Clears the freshness. That way 95% is actually vaguely correct. Peloton haven’t reinvented anything here it’s all from Coggan’s training and racing with a power meter which is generally the bible of all things power.
Anyway, my point was that a ramp test is over more quickly and more palatable than a 20 min effort and yields the same result.
Anyway, my point was that a ramp test is over more quickly and more palatable than a 20 min effort and yields the same result.
^I don’t think anyone is claiming anything about Peloton and their FTP stuff apart the fact its hard work, Peloton appears to follow the 20 minute stuff to exactly how you describe it.
Spent the day at the beach, but had to get the blue dot it, anyone looking to kill their core should try this 10 minute session from Emma…….Hard work but still much much less painful than the 20 minute FTP sessions.
https://members.onepeloton.com/share/workouts/1149...
Spent the day at the beach, but had to get the blue dot it, anyone looking to kill their core should try this 10 minute session from Emma…….Hard work but still much much less painful than the 20 minute FTP sessions
.https://members.onepeloton.com/share/workouts/1149...
gangzoom said:
^I don’t think anyone is claiming anything about Peloton and their FTP stuff apart the fact its hard work, Peloton appears to follow the 20 minute stuff to exactly how you describe it.
Spent the day at the beach, but had to get the blue dot it, anyone looking to kill their core should try this 10 minute session from Emma…….Hard work but still much much less painful than the 20 minute FTP sessions.
https://members.onepeloton.com/share/workouts/1149...
Not sure if I need to be 'following' you profile to be able to see the workout details.Spent the day at the beach, but had to get the blue dot it, anyone looking to kill their core should try this 10 minute session from Emma…….Hard work but still much much less painful than the 20 minute FTP sessions
.https://members.onepeloton.com/share/workouts/1149...
What's the date of Emma's (10 min) session? Will search for it manually.
Now at 11 week stretch have to say Ben Alldis is coming to be my favourite instructor. He seems focused and no nonsense but also very positive. I've also found his 'Roll Call: Upper body Strength' classes to be really good.
Well that was both surprising and motivating…
Got home from work late, not really motivated, but thought I’d do a quick 30 min PZE… don’t normally do PZE’s less than 45 mins, but I’d had a tough day, it’s hot here (high 20’s), and my fulling consisted of a coffee for breakfast and a mcspicy & fanta orange at lunch… oh, and I’d been out for dinner last night and polished off a couple of beers and 2 bottles of red.
Spinning away in the warm up (38/100+) and actually felt ok, left the resistance at 38 and did 125-130 cadence in the spin ups, and was steady 240 watts (top of zone 4) by the end of the build… so just kept going.
Did the remaining 20 mins at a steady 250-280 watts (49/100) and it felt (relatively) manageable… HR didn’t hit Z4 until 9 mins to go, and only averaged 150bpm for the 30 mins… I have averaged 164+ when fully committed in the past.
Maybe the recent work is starting to pay off… of maybe i just need junk food and more red wine
Got home from work late, not really motivated, but thought I’d do a quick 30 min PZE… don’t normally do PZE’s less than 45 mins, but I’d had a tough day, it’s hot here (high 20’s), and my fulling consisted of a coffee for breakfast and a mcspicy & fanta orange at lunch… oh, and I’d been out for dinner last night and polished off a couple of beers and 2 bottles of red.
Spinning away in the warm up (38/100+) and actually felt ok, left the resistance at 38 and did 125-130 cadence in the spin ups, and was steady 240 watts (top of zone 4) by the end of the build… so just kept going.
Did the remaining 20 mins at a steady 250-280 watts (49/100) and it felt (relatively) manageable… HR didn’t hit Z4 until 9 mins to go, and only averaged 150bpm for the 30 mins… I have averaged 164+ when fully committed in the past.
Maybe the recent work is starting to pay off… of maybe i just need junk food and more red wine
Checking in as a new owner. My official refurbished bike (£995 delivered) arrived this week and I decided to start easy with the ‘You can ride’ beginner programme. Some useful tips on the equipment and technique so I’ll stick with it.
After the first workout I found that I hardly broke a sweat (ave HR of 81) but legs felt it. Goes to show how long it’s been since I cycled and how it’s a different discipline to running.
Impressed with it so far but a little overwhelmed with the extensive list of classes and instructors so any pointers would be appreciated. Cheers
After the first workout I found that I hardly broke a sweat (ave HR of 81) but legs felt it. Goes to show how long it’s been since I cycled and how it’s a different discipline to running.
Impressed with it so far but a little overwhelmed with the extensive list of classes and instructors so any pointers would be appreciated. Cheers
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