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Peloton Rower; Using the Peloton App with Your Own Rowing Machine

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UPDATE 2022: It is finally happening! Peloton will announce that it is launching its rowing machine at Homecoming this weekend!! After the delays caused by the pandemic, they’ve finally done it. Hooray!! But we’ll have to wait until August! Booo!!!

Here is a screen shot from their teaser video

Details are Scarce: Like the Bike and the Tread, the Peloton Rower will have the same type of touchscreen and will offer classes taught by instructors both in the studio and on the water. No further details about the rower or its interoperability with the Peloton App have been released. But this is for sure – unlike when the Peloton bike first came on the scene, this time Peloton will face some competition with other connected rowing machines already on the market. And of course, there is Apple Fitness+ and its rowing classes.

The release of the Peloton Rower is not a shock because as I reported just before the pandemic Peloton acquired Tonic Fitness Technology, a company that has been manufacturing Peloton’s high-tech spin bikes for a bunch of years. And Tonic recently filed a patent application for a high-tech indoor rowing machine with the U.S. Patent Office.

Piecing in all together…

The PeloStick has Arrived!

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Who else is pumped for the new PeloStick? It looks AMAZING! I used to love bouncing on a pogo stick with my friends when I was a kid! I’ve included pictures and some other stick-related information below….

From everything I’ve read, jumping on a pogo stick for a minimum of 210 minutes a day helps:

• Mental health;

• Firm your butt and thighs;

• Weight loss; and of course

• Strengthens core and back muscles.

I’m assuming group classes will begin once the studios open back up after the pandemic.

The Power Zone classes (‘PogoZones’) will be intense!

Review of Spin Bikes to Use with the Peloton App; Ultimate List of Bikes

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You’ve asked and I answered. With permission from Peloton App User #Libow, I’ve posted a pretty comprehensive review of about 40 different spin bikes to use with the Peloton App (at a fraction of the price). This list includes almost everything you will need to know to help you decide which at-home spin bike is best for you and your budget.

Read on to access the spreadsheet.

How to Measure Resistance with the Peloton App

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The most frequent questions I get about using the Peloton App with my Sunny Bike are about how to measure resistance. The questions generally go something like this:

Should I buy these power pedals? (tip, these pedals are expensive but if you put them in your Amazon cart you will receive a notification when they run their flash sales where you can sometimes save up to 75%)
How do I convert Peloton resistance when using my own bike with the Peloton App (conversion charts below).
Is there anything similar to the Wahoo cadence sensor that will measure resistance?
Is knowing your resistance worth the extra money to buy the Peloton bike?
How do I convert Peloton resistance to my Sunny, Keiser M3 i, Echelon or NordicTrack?
How do I measure resistance on my Sunny?

My answer is always the same. Let go of not knowing. Work hard. Get sweaty. Let your fitness do the talking (and BUY THIS disco ball to keep your workouts exciting!).

I chalk it up to FOMO (fear of missing out). But if you absolutely, positively need to know your Peloton resistance, I have some advice with several resistance charts at the bottom:

What works for me?

Peloton for Valentine’s Day? Nothing Says Love Like an Exercise Bike …

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Are you considering getting your significant other a Peloton exercise bike for Valentine’s Day? What a great idea! While prices are down for first-generation Pelotons, there are still other options to consider.

And if you are reading my blog, you are probably looking for a cheaper alternative to the Peloton. I get it – you may not be able to afford to buy a Peloton bike and/or want to pay its $39 monthly fee. I didn’t want to, that is for sure. That is where the genius of their Peloton App comes into play. For only $12.99 per month, you can access all of the same live and on-demand classes on your own bike. Brilliant. There are a bunch of other bikes out there that can be paired with the Peloton App. I tried a bunch before I bought my Sunny and here is what I found.

New Year, New You; Stay Healthy and Shed Some Weight

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Although Christmas calories do not count, you may be looking for some new ideas to get back into shape or lose some weight.

I thought I would share some of my at-home exercise hits and misses over the years. Here is my review of Peloton (of course), Insanity, Core de Force, T25, and others.

Note, you can stream all of these programs online for a monthly fee; however, owning the DVDs (like I do) is cheaper in the long run.

Peloton Boxing!

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Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!! Peloton has launched “Peloton Boxing.” Here is what we know…

Top 10 Peloton Accessory Ideas; Black Friday Savings

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You’ve seen the news. Cargo ships are full and have no one to unload them. There is trouble in the Suez Canal. Store shelves are empty. Truck drivers are refusing to drive. What does all mean? It means you need to do your Christmas shopping NOW!!!!

Amazon Black Friday Deals; Save on Peloton App Accessories

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Holiday savings are almost here. This is the absolute best time of year to turn your spin bike into a Peloton clone with all of the Peloton App accessories. Normally I would guess that the Peloton bike would be this year’s No. 1 gift; however, with worldwide shipping delays I imagine that you will need to order very early this year. So it may just be the time to find another (and more affordable) spin bike like my old Sunny or my new Keiser M3i.

There are some amazing deals about to drop. So if you are in the market for a spin bike to use at home with the Peloton App, some weights for strength training (which have been difficult to come by during this pandemic), or a heart rate monitor, this is your chance to save big. You may even be able to score a deal on a flat-screen TV for watching the Peloton App on the big screen (like I do).

Tip No. 1. If you see something here that you like, throw it in your shopping cart and adjust your settings to get notices when the prices drop. Flash sales happen all the time.

Of course, if indoor cycling at home is not your thing, there is always my husband’s book Sully the Squirrel Explores Boston!

Deals for Spinning at Home!

Here are some ideas for everything you need to start spinning at home with the Peloton App (which is still only $12.99/mo., by the way!) while saving with Amazon Holiday Deals (Black Friday, etc.). How awesome is that?!

Disney World; Things to Bring to the Magic Kingdom (updated)

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A departure from my usual Peloton musings. I wrote the original post 4 years ago when we first visited Disney. This was trip No. 2 and it did not disappoint. We loved all the new Star Wars additions and with the kids a few years older, we had more rides at our disposal (for example, The Tower of Terror!). I have to think that all of my Peloton training helped me walk the 9 miles a day through the parks! New pictures added.

2017 vs 2021

Post Updated 2021

This is not your typical Walt Disney blog where the author tells you where to stay, where to eat and what rides to take. There are thousands of those blogs. (Although we stayed at the Beach Club again). This blog is all about what to BRING to Disney. By buying in advance we saved a load of money and it was easier than having to go shopping once we landed or checked-in. Have fun. Like they say, Disney World is magical! We had a great time!