The Tiny Gym

[Klaus]

Do you like bike riding?

Buy a new "smart trainer" like the Wahoo Kickr Core, hook up your bike, and get on Zwift.

You can do all kinds of structured training, racing, ... . Some "gamification" provides additional incentives.
It's pretty well done. I use it at least 5-6 hours per week. There's a monthly fee, though. .

In comparison, a treadmill or stationary bike gets a little boring after a while. Also, biking is less of a strain on the joints.

Also, you can race me

If you want to learn a little about what Zwift is:

Link to video

[Friday]

My household uses a treadmill ($999) and do low impact cardio exercises online with Team Body Project ($100/year). Since there's four of us, we figured it was a good deal.

If you don't want to spend any money, there are plenty of online stuff you can do for free. Just look for the ones that you like best.

These days home equipment might be hard to find, or may be expensive. We tried to buy weights, and were shocked to see that they were going for $2 a pound.

[Rich]

Probably the best exercise equipment you can buy is the one you enjoy enough to actually use.

The folks I see that have connected their bikes and treadmills to Zwift,(or other, similar apps/programs) seem to have a much easier time staying motivated.

[Loki]

I don’t have a Peleton but know many who do and at times I feel left out. I have never witnessed such universal passion for an exercise devise, it borders on cult. Never heard one person who bought one who regretted it. Of course these are all people who have exercise discipline down already, but are former outdoor exclusive exercisers.

Peleton is a safe bet and you pay for that. The secret sauce is engagement with the online trainers. People have their favorites and literally gush over them.

Zwift might be great but you ought to know exactly why you chose it.

[jodi]

I’m thinking maybe I just need to set up circuit training through the entire house. (I’ve got two stations already)

[Loki]

Treadmill is by far the safest choice. Get a TV in front of it or podcast away.

There is nothing like exercise for mental health. The 30-60 minutes may not be so great but there is nothing subtle about the feeling after and it can last all day.

[Copper]

I added a recumbent Bike the to the Treadmill and Elliptical

The Treadmill and Elliptical live in the garage and make noise

With this cold weather I need something inside that is quiet.

This works, it is quiet (practically silent), comfortable and didn't break the bank

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/schwinn-270-recumbent-exercise-bike-17scwuschwnn270mybks/17scwuschwnn270mybks

[Jolly]

Bought the Nautilus version in December. It's the same bike, with some cosmetic variations

And $50 cheaper at the time.

[Mik]

What we are using is this small unit, while the basement is torn up it works really well- excellent smoothness. Very high quality piece, especially for the money. I use it with arms and am getting my heart rate up around 130-140 for half an hour a day.

MagneTrainer-ER Mini Exercise Bike Arm and Leg Exerciser

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V53KD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_8Q7ZYTE8Q06KERKSH4PW

[Jolly]

That's neat.

[89th]

Anyone have a rowing machine? I've been intrigued by them... seems to be a really good cardio workout, that targets both the legs as well as the back and some arms.

[Copper]

I looked at rowing machines while I was shopping for the recumbent bike.

I really liked the idea that you get more of a workout on the rowing machine.

I picked the bike because I wanted something very quiet. I also thought the rowing machines were expensive and some of the high-end rowing machines were overpriced.