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Easy to just buy a pushbike if you want cycling training
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I know the answer, but everyone has different fitness and needs.
-mtl
Airdyne is badass too but I feel like the rower is a better overall workout.
Maybe get both and switch it up between the two if you can afford to cop both.
Heres a good article on it:
http://www.worldrowing.com/news/low-back-pain-rowing-what-the-experts-s…
Depending on your anatomy and flexibility you may or may not be affected. Worth looking into before you buy one if lower back pain is a problem as it seems to be for a lot of mx riders above age 25.
Pit Row
In order of ass kicking:
Ski Erg and Peloton tied
Rower (only by a hair - do not confuse this ranking to mean it's at all easy)
In order of best overall workout:
Rower (by a mile)
Ski Erg (with the correct technique you do a get a leg workout)
Peloton (Just by a hair it loses to Ski Erg - part of each class is a 3-4min dumbbell workout while still spinning)
In order of amount of use:
Peloton (by a big margin)
Rower
Ski Erg
I was skeptical about the Peloton. Especially the $40/month subscription for the live and recorded classes but it's so much fun competing against others on the leader board. I'm also a numbers junkie and the Peloton gives all kinds of stats. Plus the live feed gives an amazing cleavage view of the female instructors. Nice eye candy for the entire workout.
I currently use a Lemond Spin Bike but I'm thinking of trading it for an Airdyne/Assault bike.
I like the rower because it is easy to compare your times to others to see how you stack up. I have used the Airdyne before, and while it is a great workout, I have no idea what a good Airdyne time would be.
Plus, the Concept2 rower is bulletproof, and has a high resale value if you end up not using it and want to sell it.
Im more using road bike with trainer and Zwift cycling program. You can have training courses, ride alone road you want or race against others. Elite Trainer I'm using adjust watts during course and I can hit level of training I want or just race.
I would get Rower and trainer for your bike just to get both worlds.
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