Gym equipment

[89coupe]

Ended up ordering this, nothing fancy but should be good enough for home.

[A790]

I've always found smith machines awkward and hard to use.

[89coupe]

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I've always found smith machines awkward and hard to use.

Not for everyone, I don’t mind them.

[ExtraSlow]

[The_Rural_Juror]

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Not for everyone, I don’t mind them.

Not for whimps. Pros only.

[vengie]

Its a little hard to do curls in the squat rack with a smith machine... so there is that.

[89coupe]

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Its a little hard to do curls in the squat rack with a smith machine... so there is that.

Stand in front, or slide the bar to the top so it’s out of the way.

[revelations]

I immediately ordered a joist/beam ceiling mounted bar once I saw the gym was closed. While I am certainly no Atlas, I dont do well when I dont have access to something to workout with. In the past, I've even resorted to using hotel bathroom doors as a pull up device.

We have a partial basement (mechanical room is part unfinished ) where I can do pull-ups and hangs/wipes.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Between this and body workouts, its a good substitute for the lack of gymness.

[vengie]

This is my current home gym.
Put it all together in January, absolutely loving it.

[bigbadboss101]

Nice! I sold my stuff when we moved. Now I wish I didn't.

[killramos]

I know there are a lot of fitness threads on here but with being cooped up in the house more I was wondering what the world of beyond thinks of the Peloton Bikes?

They seem really expensive for that they are to me and I never like monthly fees but those I know who have them seem to like them a lot.

[ExtraSlow]

Do you the bike or the spin class aspect? For people who love spin classes, it's probably great.

[roopi]

I think the benefit is the classes that you pay for. The bike itself is nothing special. If you have a ipad/tv you can buy a cheaper bike and pay for the classes. Something like this https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product...-bike/13868851

[jwslam]

I thought beyond always recommends putting your road bike on a stationary trainer.

[killramos]

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I thought beyond always recommends putting your road bike on a stationary trainer.

I don’t own a road bike (nor am I really interested) so I am open minded to a spin trainer type item.

I’m never going to be the type of person to build out and use a massive home gym but it would be nice to have something for when you can’t get out and be active to take the edge off.

I’m also bored, and shopping for dumb shit is my primary hobby.

[bigboom]

Peloton bikes are great for those that are into spin classes but I personally wouldn't touch them unless you got a great price on one. For the money spent on a Peloton bike and then the monthly fee you could easily buy a proper bike and trainer along with a subscription to a better training application (Trainerroad, Zwift, Sufferfest etc). I believe a Peloton bike is in the $3k mark and then $50/month after that.

You can buy a bike for around $1500ish and then buy a smart trainer for around $1000 that has power and erg mode which can make your experience training/riding way more immersive and subscription to all those other services are $15/month.

[Kjonus]

I've got the old version of this bike https://global.schwinnfitness.com/en/570u/100529.html changed out the seat and got a set of clipless pedals on it. It does the job just fine, got a bunch of pre made programs, wasn't too much of an investment, doesn't take up much room, and easy to move. I move it in front of the TV when in use and move it out of the way when I'm done. I got three bikes for outside (mountain, fat tire, road) I use this pretty regular when I can't get out due to weather or in the case of what's gone on now. Looked at spin bikes before getting this but unless you push yourself to crank in the tension you can easily slack off, otherwise you spend the big money and get what you're looking at or the ones with built in programs. I think this is the better option IMO.

[89coupe]

I bought this from Beyond Fitness. They retail for like $2000.00

Bought a refurbished one for $800

[The_Rural_Juror]

That is a lovely ride, sir.

[pheoxs]

Also curious; anyone know anywhere with free weights in stock? Would love some 5, 10, 15, 20lb set right now but guessing everywhere is cleared out.