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by _Mark 1731 days ago
Get on Zwift.

Purchase yourself a smart trainer like the Wahoo kickr V5. This has been a life changer for me. Stuck in lockdown Australia, with Zwift I can ride when ever I want, and for as long as I want too. I now ride about 50km a day, and am the fittest I've ever been.

You get a great mix of cardio, gamification by playing an actual video game, and social networking as you can chat and make connections to others in the game. All from the comfort of your own home.
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cutchin 1730 days ago
Zwift is great. I've been on it about three months and it really feels like the most productive training I've ever done. It's hard to get a decent ride in where I live but zwift is always available. They've managed to gamify real-world performance and it's surprisingly fun. There's a lot of different things to do in the game.

But be warned - it's a bit pricey to get up and running. All in, I'm sure I've spent at least $2k (USD) on various equipment and accessories and it's also $20/month for the service. To me it's worth it for sure, but running (for example) is very nearly free. Just make sure you think indoor cycling is something you'd be willing to stick with.

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Cazafr 1730 days ago
Started Zwift back in February and it's one of the best things I've ever done for myself. I love the fact that it can be whatever you want : a structured workout program, a way to casually ride around a map or a way to compete against other riders. The initial investment can be quite high, but a normal road bike and less advanced home trainer are good enough for someone just starting out.
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Rebelgecko 1730 days ago
Do you think that setup is preferable to riding bikes the traditional way? Perhaps this is just my ignorance but it seems counterintuitive to spend over $1k on a setup where your bike doesn't actually go anywhere
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jurassic 1730 days ago
There are cheaper setups if you just want to test the waters. YouTube is a good resource to see how to get started for less cost than a top end direct-drive smart trainer like the wahoo kickr.

Riding bikes the traditional way is great too, but also depends very much on weather, season, and road conditions in your area. I like that the trainer removes all those obstacles.

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