• whaleross@lemmy.world
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    4 hours ago

    basically all cardio machines at the gym are going to be boring as all hell, going outside and doing activities is a lot more fun

    I have health issues so I can no longer go biking outdoors, but I use the app KinoMap (like Peloton but without brand lock-in) to view POV video of bike trips and the app adjusts resistance over BT according to the road topology.

    I pick out a map/video and internet radio or a playlist from the country it is recorded. It makes exercise much easier and more fun for me and is way more engaging than staring at numbers on a display.

    They also have videos for running trails and rowing and additional social media stuff that I am not interested in.

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      3 hours ago

      That sounds like the most fun you can get with an indoor bike, and I’m happy you’re able to do It despite the health issues.

      I will concede that the one type of indoor training I could one day get behind would probably be virtual cycling. Maybe one winter when I decide that running in the dark and wet isn’t actually fun. Time will tell.

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        2 hours ago

        There are other apps that are more oriented towards racing if that’s your thing and you can get a BT connected trainer for your roadbike.

        For me an upright exercise bike is great now and I enjoy doing little mini excursions around the world when I can not travel any more.