And if youre just getting started withindoor cycling?
Youre now getting to know an entirely new world.
And thats totally okay!
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Lets clip in and get started.
First, set your bike up for success.
So your first order of business is deciding where you want to keep it.
(Thematyou can buy from Peloton measures 6’x3'.)
(HeresPelotons tutorialon how to get comfortable with the process.)
If you need more guidance,this videomight help.
Still, if youre new to the sport, its important to understand the terminology.
Here are some general cycling termsplus some Peloton specifics!youll want to know:
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Find the right class.
There are tons of options on the Peloton cycling platform for every level of indoor cyclist.
Theres more in the library than beginner classes, of course.
Heres what to expect from all the different types there.
As many of the instructors say during class, itsyourworkout.
So whatisthe leaderboard, and is it really worth keeping tabs on your ranking there?
The leaderboard, which is based on your output, appears on the right-hand side of your touch screen.
After all, not everyone is there for competition, and not everyone is motivated by numbers.
So if the leaderboard stresses you out, tap it away so you could focus on your routine.
The leaderboard is an incredible way to get involved in the Peloton community, she says.
Who knows, maybe youll make a Pelo-bestie and eventually meet IRL.
Find a favorite instructor.
The truth is, when it comes to finding the right instructor, its all about personal preference.
(Pro tip: Youll know its a particularly grueling class if shes wearing yellow.)
The best method for finding instructors is to try as many classes as possibleand go with your gut.
Design your workout program.
With literally thousands of classes at your fingertips, you might be tempted to dive headfirst into a Peloton-a-thon.
But the experts really want you to resist that urge, and to pace yourself with yourworkout schedulinginstead.
My most heartfelt advice is to not overdo it at the jump, Corbin says.
And alwayslet me repeat for the people in the backalwaysinclude at least onerest dayper week, she says.
Maybe two to three rides become three to four.
The key is to still carve out time for yourself on your rest days.
So should a newbies thrice-weekly class schedule include any specific types of Peloton classes?
The most obnoxious answer is the truth: all of them, Corbin says.
Not every workout needs to be the most intense effort ever to be effective for our long-term goals.
You should also give your body the TLC it needs with somerecoveryafterward.
Dont forget tostretchandfoam roll, Corbin says.
Your tired, hardworking muscles deserve some love, on and off the bike!
