A New Peloton Bike+

My husband and I had been contemplating purchasing a Peloton bike for a while, and finally made the decision when we saw a great deal during Peloton’s Black Friday sale. So far I’ve taken a two beginner rides and a core strength class. Shorter, more intense rides will be a part of my 2026 game plan and I’m really looking forward to exploring the wide variety of classes. I’m expecting the classes to give me some great new variations on exercises to use with my clients as well!

 

Overview of the Week

Before getting into each day’s workouts, here’s an overview of my workouts from this past week. Scroll beyond the infographic for daily details…

 

Sunday

Cycling: 34 miles
• Bike: Life Fitness Lifecycle GX Spin
• Average speed: 16.5 MPH
• Surface: N/A
• Elevation gain: N/A
• Start time: 6:38 AM
• Location: basement
• Weather: 63° in the basement, 28° (feels like 16°) and snowing outside
• What I wore: bike shorts and sports bra

To manage a demanding schedule—an 11:30 AM elliptical pickup and an 11 AM to 3 PM holiday open house brunch—I was up at 6 AM to squeeze in a workout and ‘beauty duty.’ Despite the early start and a temporary scare from the snow, the logistical challenge was a success. The elliptical was collected smoothly, leaving us plenty of time to relax and chat with friends at our neighbors’ open house.

 

Monday

Strength training: 1 hour of total body

Walking: 3 miles
• Average pace: 15:38 minute/mile
• Elevation gain: N/A
• Start time: 10:10 AM
• Location: basement
• Weather: 63° in the basement, 23° (feels like 7°) and cloudy outside
• What I wore: capris and tank top

So where exactly do I do those 5:30 AM strength training workouts? In my basement gym, that’s where, and I never have to worry about icy road conditions getting to the gym at zero dark thirty!

 

Tuesday

Cycling: 20 miles
• Bike: Life Fitness Lifecycle GX Spin
• Average speed: 16.2 MPH
• Surface: N/A
• Elevation gain: N/A
• Start time: 6:15 AM
• Location: basement
• Weather: 60° in the basement, 17° and clear outside
• What I wore: bike shorts and sports bra

I hopped on my spin bike to multitask while virtually training a client and knocked out 20 miles. I love this cute shirt I purchased in Florida two years ago while on our cross-state ride.

 

Wednesday

Strength training: 1 hour of total body

Walking: 3.37 miles
• Average pace: 16:33 minute/mile
• Elevation gain: 140 feet
• Start time: 3:48 PM
• Location: neighborhood trails
• Weather: 50° and cloudy, dropping to 45°
• What I wore: capris, l/s shirt, puffer jacket, and mittens over gloves

Cycling: 4.72 miles (Peloton Hannah Corbin beginner ride)
• Bike: Peloton Bike+
• Average speed: 14.2 MPH
• Surface: N/A
• Elevation gain: N/A
• Start time: 8:16 PM
• Location: basement
• Weather: 66° in the basement, 38° and mostly clear outside
• What I wore: bike shorts and sports bra

After early morning strength training followed by seeing four clients, our new Peloton was delivered! Later, my husband and I took a walk, and then just before bedtime, I decided to use my new bike for the first time.

Below is the before and after of the cardio gym makeover – my client is loving her “new” elliptical.

 

Thursday

Cycling: 16 miles
• Bike: Life Fitness Lifecycle GX Spin
• Average speed: 15.7 MPH
• Surface: N/A
• Elevation gain: N/A
• Start time: 5:57 AM
• Location: basement
• Weather: 61° in the basement, 29° and mostly clear outside
• What I wore: bike shorts and sports bra

Once again Kim and I joined forces for our weekly virtual cardio workout. We’d agreed in advance to wear Christmas colors, but it wasn’t until it was time to take pictures for our collage that I thought to grab my Santa hat and some spare Christmas lights.

 

Friday

Strength training: 1 hour of total body

Balance and stretching: 45 minutes

Walking: 3.01 miles
• Average pace: 15;35 minute/mile
• Elevation gain: N/A
• Start time: 7:12 AM
• Location: basement
• Weather: 63° in the basement, 55° (feels like 48°) and raining outside
• What I wore: capris and s/s shirt

Core strength: 10 minutes (Peloton Emma Lovewell)

Core stretch: 5 minutes (Peloton Emma Lovewell)

After my hour of strength training and walk I decided to try the short core strength and stretching classes Deborah recommended. Next I taught my weekly balance and stretching class, wrapping up a well-rounded day of workouts.

 

Saturday

Core strength: 15 minutes (Peloton Emma Lovewell)

Cycling: 4.84 miles (Peloton Robin Arzón beginner ride)
• Bike: Peloton Bike+
• Average speed: 14.5 MPH
• Surface: N/A
• Elevation gain: N/A
• Start time: 12:53 PM
• Location: basement
• Weather: 68° in the basement, 46° and sunny outside
• What I wore: bike shorts and sports bra

After sleeping in and enjoying morning family time, I did another core strength and beginner ride on my Peloton.

Later we went to 5:30 mass celebrating the fourth Sunday of Advent, followed by a dinner party in our neighborhood.

 

Garmin Badges Earned

Garmin awarded me with four badges last week.

 

Questions:
  • • Have you gifted yourself with any really cool gifts this holiday season? ~ Our Peloton!
  • • If you celebrate Christmas, what are your plans this week? ~ Pablo and his humans are coming into town the day after Christmas so our big family gathering will be after Christmas Day.
  • • Which workout did you enjoy most this past week? ~ Aside from my Christmas shenanigans with Kim, it was nice getting back outside  for a walk after too many times on the treadmill.

 

And that’s my rundown… Have a great week!