Fitness
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The flywheel resistance system uses magnets. There are no brake pads causing uneven resistance and squealing noises. I can’t emphasize how awesome this is. Every other spin bike I’ve used makes a ton of noise, and has uneven resistance as the pad and wheel rub. Huge improvement.
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The resistance curve is very linear. Most spin bikes give little resistance and then suddenly start increasing a lot. Not here. Plus the resistance is moved with a little lever on the handlebars. You can adjust it without even taking your hands off the bars. Huge win.
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I love that the flywheel is in the back. It’s bad karma to a cyclist for the flywheel to be in front. Here the power and motion is where it should be, on your rear wheel.
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They have SPD clips on all the pedals which is a must have.
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Speaking of the flywheel, it isn’t that heavy. This is a big problem on some spin bikes, including the one I have at home. If you are spinning at 100+ RPM the momentum on the wheel is so strong it takes a few revolutions to stop. I was able to stop the flywheel on the Keiser M3 in one pedal rotation.
Solid climbing intervals in this morning’s 30-minute spin workout. I like how the charts look. 📈 #FitByFifty
Nice spin session on Peloton this morning, 30-min Rock & Roll class with Emma Lovewell! Geeky fun looking at the mPaceline graphs. #FitByFifty
Wasn’t expecting or trying, but surprised myself with a new 20-min spinning PR this morning on Peloton. 🙌🚴🏼♂️ #FitByFifty
Another great Peloton spin class with fellow #TeamSPS members this morning — 30 min 80s Rock Ride! #FitByFifty 🚴♂️
Riding with #TeamSPS Peloton spinners I got a new 30 minute PR (343 kj) this morning! 💥🚴🏼♂️ #FitByFifty
The climbing jntervals in today’s spin class were epic. Whew. #FitByFifty
Had a great 30 minute spin class on Peloton this morning. #FitByFifty
Got a strong reminder that you should not do a Spin class 10 minutes after eating dinner. 😬 #FitByFifty
Great 30 min spin class on Peloton today! #FitByFifty
I set a new 20-min PR on Peloton today! 🙌 #FitByFifty
Awesome spin class on Peloton with Jess King in the new studio. Great EDM music. 30 min EDM/Electronic Dance Ride #FitByFifty
We just did our first Family Fitness Challenge while we are staying inside more. Daily challenge for pushups, sit-ups, and plank! #FitByFifty
Did the first Jess King Live workout on Peloton tonight. Wiped me out! Wow. Live DJ takes the music up a notch! Got the badge. 🚴♂️🎶💦
First Spin Class in 4+ Years
Tonight I went to my first spin class in over four years. I was pretty nervous and joked with Tammy that we should check the status of my life insurance policy before I left. In the end though, I had a good time and got a great workout. I wasn’t able to keep up with the class which I fully expected, but I did a bit better than I expected as well.
The thing that I loved about the spin class though we’re the bikes. I’ve ridden on a number of spin bikes and even have one at home. There has been a lot of improvement in them over the years, but the new LA Fitness has these Keiser M3 spin bikes.
These bikes are hands down the best spin bike I’ve ever been on. Actually, they are the best indoor bike I’ve ever been on period. Here is why they rock:
I’m a huge fan. If you like to cycle, look for these in your gym or bug them to get some. I would expect that the magnetic resistance system probably results in a lower total cost of ownership too since most gym spin bikes need weekly maintenance. It would seem these would have lower maintenance.
Proud of bench pressing 225 lbs at the gym today. 🏋️♂️
Jesse James Century Ride
Today Tammy and I, along with John Murphy from my office rode the Jesse James Century ride. This is part of Northfield’s Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration. This is the 3rd year that I’ve done this ride, the 2nd year that John and I have ridden it together and the first time that Tammy has done a century ever!
Starting with firsts Tammy did her very first century today. Previous to this her longest ride was in the high 70s of miles but she can now add a century to her list of cycling accomplishments. She did a great job, set her pace and rode steadily through the entire thing.
John had a much more pleasant time than last year. He has dropped some weight and did more training this year than last and the results were obvious.
For myself, this is my last big training event before the Chequamegon Fat 40 this coming Saturday. Riding the century is a very different task than completing the Fat 40, but the psychological impact of just finishing a 100 mile ride is a real confidence booster going into the mountain bike race.
Here is the map of the route this year, it was modified from previous years. We rode clockwise around the map.
