no hamstring / glute but I’ve had nagging groin / hip flexor issues on my left side for about 6 months. Don’t want to stop riding and let it repair because I’ll get fat because I can’t stop fucking eating.
I’ve started stretching at night using the stretches on the app. 10 or 20 minutes. I think it’s helping. It feels good at a minimum. I should probably be doing a pre ride stretch and/or warmup but avoid it because of the added time.
hips like THEBLUERAIDER said could also be a seat position issue. I also can’t recommend a massage gun enough.
Yearly PSA. Your hips and glutes don’t need stretching (most of the time). They need strengthening. Peloton is all saggital plane movements (only forward and back.) Start including banded side stepping, side plank clamshells, single leg bridging, etc to address lateral and posterior hip musculature that isn’t activated adequately in a ride no matter how many times Kendall (bae) says it is. I’ve been riding a lot and started indoor soccer a few weeks ago and boom, anterior knee pain. Gotta get the resistance bands back out for better balance in my hips that subsequently helps patellar tracking in saggital plane movements.
because I know some of these words I’ll take your word for it. Stretching always makes me feel better.
I’ll break out the massage gun. I believe my seat is at the right height. I’ve done everything short of a professional fit. Handlebars are a different story. I keep mine a little higher because if I lower them then the pressure on my choad is so much that my junk will go numb. (It still happens). I’m a disaster. Like funny ha ha but also I’m literally going to a urologist mid January because I’m worried that riding has cause some issues and I want to know if I need to stop or if I’m going crazy.
Can’t recommend these enough. Even compared to the premium Peloton shoes, they’re drastically better.
I can’t do rides longer than 30 minutes because of my junk going numb. Last time I did a 45 minute one it took probably 10 minutes for it to get feeling back. Haven’t figured out how to stop it from happening.
Make sure you’re sitting on the back part of the saddle. Get out the saddle more often. Try those two things.
Do you still have to get a separate screw pad and screw them into the bottom of the shoes, or does it come with the shoes?
Appreciate the info. Any you’d recommend or have a link to? I’m lazy rn but I can look them up. I actually just bought the nike pair above. Thanks for the link THEBLUERAIDER . I’ve had the bike since early 2020 and still have the original peloton pair, been meaning to upgrade.
No live classes for a week so a recorded one had to do for number 500. Was pretty happy to at least get a new PR, looking forward to joining the 400 output in a 30 min class club next year like some of you beasts in here
Had another "juiced" hotel bike in the bike I stayed at over Christmas. Definitely did not give my best effort ever but got a new PR.
Got an Apple Watch for Xmas and adding the BPM aspect of it really adds a new level of intel and motivation. Highly recommend if you’re plateauing during winter like I was
Anyone do the power zone rides? Decided to start the “discover your power zones” program after taking one earlier this week. I like the freedom to set cadence and resistance but stay in an output zone.
Preesh. I’d seen you mention the monthly challenge before so I’ve looked for it. I always have the running challenge available to join but never the bike. :(. Also - was on my way to a PR for a 30 minute ride yesterday and the fucking bike restarted with like 2 minutes to go. By the time I got back to the class it was ending and my stats were fucked. Was fairly upset.
Bought one about a week ago, really enjoying it so far. Sorry if I missed it earlier in the thread, but thoughts on what you'd do differently as a noob? Will also share username if there is a top-secret cool & tough group for doing so.
i switched to the app membership until I’m able to ride again or I’d walk you through it but I’m sure there is a challenge’s tab which takes you to all the monthly challenges. You can also keep track of your mileage through Strava. don’t burn yourself out. Use the app membership and take advantage of all the features. We have a TMB tag on there and a Strava group.
On your bikes screen just hit the challenges tab at the bottom. Then scroll over until you see the monthly cycling challenge
I probably spent too much time doing beginner rides. You’re more ready for regular rides than you know also I like to switch types of rides to avoid getting bored or burnout. Scenic rides are my favorite at the moment
I suck. I'm fat, lazy, tired, unmotivated; but I really need to start exercising regularly. Haven't rode my peloton in probably 6+ months. I should ride when I get home from work and the baby is sleeping, but that's when I want to catch up on ME stuff. Should ride when she goes to bed, but by that time I've had dinner and maybe a drink. How do I get self-motivated? I need to do it for my daughter so I'm not a fat slob in her future, alas here I am, lol.
You have to find what time and days work for you and commit constantly. It may suck getting on, but you’ll always be happy you worked out.
I’m not a particularly self-motivated person. I genuinely enjoy the exercises I do - yoga, climbing, and riding - so they’re part of the ME things you’re talking about. I think that’s a necessary part of exercise. If you’re having to grit your teeth and make yourself do it, it will always be an uphill climb. If your reason is your kid, that’s awesome. But don’t make it so general - think of something you want to be able to do with her. Make it a measurable thing so you have something you’re truly working toward.
Eclipsed the 400 output marker much earlier in the year than I expected. This ride was mostly a climb so that helped pile on the output. Pretty proud as I haven’t been feeling many of my rides this week
I find motivation in knowing that I always, always feel better throughout the day if I get up early and put in a little time on the bike and/or strength classes. Even a short 20 minute ride is enough sometimes. Is working out before work a possibility? I used to never be a morning workout person but once you get in a rhythm it starts to become habitual. I don't put up the numbers or miles that most in this thread do but I ride for my mental well-being and also for my children. I find that I am much more patient and generally in a better mood when I've gotten up early and put in some 'me' time on the bike before any children have woken up. Start small and ease your way into the more intense rides. Make a goal to wake up early two days a week and at least get in a Low Impact ride. I think you'll notice a difference in your mood throughout your day.
Sleep is one of my issues. Ever since I started working from home and a hybrid schedule, I hit the snooze way more than before. I have done a lunch ride once and I did enjoy that. I SHOULD be able to get up at 6 for a quick workout, but again, it's all mental at this point.
Need to find a new routine with going back to work after paternity leave. Never been a great morning person but need to figure out how to. Do try and block off the calendar on work from home days to get in something which helps. But the rest of the four days is not great.