anaterra
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Post by anaterra on Jan 4, 2022 14:00:13 GMT
Hello everyone... I bought a treadmill to replace the elliptical... not a fan of the elliptical... didnt think i was up for spinning... so i got a treadmill...
I haven't set it up yet because dd is coming to get the elliptical... but it comes with ifit...
Can you give me your pro tips n knowledge about the iFit??? Is it the same kinf of program as the peloton app???
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Post by paigewh on Jan 4, 2022 17:50:48 GMT
We have a NordicTrack s22i bike and also an elliptical. I LOVE iFIT! Join the groups on FB - they are SUPER helpful. There are monthly challenges that are really motivating. I believe it is similar to the Peloton app  WELCOME! |
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anaterra
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Post by anaterra on Jan 4, 2022 18:08:53 GMT
Thanks... i didn't think about checking for fb groups... duhhh
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mamapeaah
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Post by mamapeaah on Jan 6, 2022 13:09:22 GMT
I love ifit. I do the beginning running series that Knox Robinson and Tommy rivers.
It is really cool to see places like Portland, Morocco, South Africa, Portugal, I think I have done a few that were in other places but I didn't continue those series.
I notice most of the running series will start you at a fast pace but I will switch it to one I am more comfortable with and it will remember.
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Post by MissBianca on Jan 6, 2022 15:14:28 GMT
Make sure you have a really good wifi connection close to the treadmill. I couldn’t get it to work at the old house because our router was upstairs and the treadmill was in the basement. I don’t have it rebuilt yet at the new house.
We are looking at a spin bike and I’m leaning towards the iFit ones over the peloton because we already have an iFit treadmill.
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Post by peabrain on Jan 6, 2022 16:56:59 GMT
I have a peloton and a ifit treadmill.
I will say I am not a runner or a spinner. I'm lazy.
However, I am now working out about 6 days a week, either on the peloton or the treadmill. Most of the days I'm on the treadmill. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I'd be doing 5K's but here I am. I'm not knocking them outta the park yet, but I'm improving.
One thing I love about ifit is the little bits of education about fitness and tips i get along the way. The tips aren't shoved down your throat but they're just given as the coach talks along. I love going to different countries and learning about the culture and history as I walk/hike.
Then ifit came out with magnets when you complete challenges and I don't know what it is about that, but I'm all in.
Then there's a medal if you complete 5K's so yeah. I'm on my treadmill most days.
If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to answer!
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Post by paigewh on Jan 6, 2022 17:52:17 GMT
I have a peloton and a ifit treadmill. I will say I am not a runner or a spinner. I'm lazy. However, I am now working out about 6 days a week, either on the peloton or the treadmill. Most of the days I'm on the treadmill. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I'd be doing 5K's but here I am. I'm not knocking them outta the park yet, but I'm improving. One thing I love about ifit is the little bits of education about fitness and tips i get along the way. The tips aren't shoved down your throat but they're just given as the coach talks along. I love going to different countries and learning about the culture and history as I walk/hike. Then ifit came out with magnets when you complete challenges and I don't know what it is about that, but I'm all in. Then there's a medal if you complete 5K's so yeah. I'm on my treadmill most days. If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to answer! Those dang magnets ... They get ya! 😂 |
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Post by cakediva on Jan 19, 2022 19:42:54 GMT
Ok so I have an iFit question now as well!
DH plans to get a real bicycle for when all the snow is gone. But he likes the idea of an indoor one with a program he can ride somewhere other than here - around the world, see the scenery. From what I can tell, part of iFit is a Google maps selection that lets you do this. Is it self-guided? He doesn't have to follow an instructor?
He's not a fan of the monthly fee - but I'd totally pay it myself to have access to both treadmill & cycle options for sure. My treadmill is iFit capable, just no idea how to work it out.
THanks!
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Post by paigewh on Jan 19, 2022 20:12:29 GMT
Ok so I have an iFit question now as well! DH plans to get a real bicycle for when all the snow is gone. But he likes the idea of an indoor one with a program he can ride somewhere other than here - around the world, see the scenery. From what I can tell, part of iFit is a Google maps selection that lets you do this. Is it self-guided? He doesn't have to follow an instructor? He's not a fan of the monthly fee - but I'd totally pay it myself to have access to both treadmill & cycle options for sure. My treadmill is iFit capable, just no idea how to work it out. THanks! You can do your own via Google maps - I mapped out Disneyland once, but it isn't as fun as the trainer led rides. All of the rides for the most part are trainer led and their trainers are FANTASTIC!!! |
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Post by cakediva on Jan 19, 2022 20:53:04 GMT
Ok so I have an iFit question now as well! DH plans to get a real bicycle for when all the snow is gone. But he likes the idea of an indoor one with a program he can ride somewhere other than here - around the world, see the scenery. From what I can tell, part of iFit is a Google maps selection that lets you do this. Is it self-guided? He doesn't have to follow an instructor? He's not a fan of the monthly fee - but I'd totally pay it myself to have access to both treadmill & cycle options for sure. My treadmill is iFit capable, just no idea how to work it out. THanks! You can do your own via Google maps - I mapped out Disneyland once, but it isn't as fun as the trainer led rides. All of the rides for the most part are trainer led and their trainers are FANTASTIC!!! HOW do you do that?? LOL It needs to be insanely easy or DH will say screw it lol. From what I read the google maps is go on your own through iFit - but do the trainer led ones have a trainer in the way of the scenery? Or just the voice? |
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Post by scrappinmama on Jan 19, 2022 21:55:27 GMT
I love iFit! They have a good variety of workouts at varying fitness levels. I bought a Proform treadmill in May 2020. The only available treadmill that wasn't backordered 6 months was the 2000. I love it, but wish it had a bigger screen. I just bought a bike (Studio 22) and love the big screen! The workouts are great no matter what size screen, but the bigger screen is definitely worth the extra cost!
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Post by paigewh on Jan 20, 2022 5:43:33 GMT
You can do your own via Google maps - I mapped out Disneyland once, but it isn't as fun as the trainer led rides. All of the rides for the most part are trainer led and their trainers are FANTASTIC!!! HOW do you do that?? LOL It needs to be insanely easy or DH will say screw it lol. From what I read the google maps is go on your own through iFit - but do the trainer led ones have a trainer in the way of the scenery? Or just the voice? YES! It's like you're actually there with the trainer riding - It's AWESOME! I can't even remember how I did the Google map thing, but it was easy! I'll look at it tomorrow |
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Post by cakediva on Jan 20, 2022 13:23:38 GMT
HOW do you do that?? LOL It needs to be insanely easy or DH will say screw it lol. From what I read the google maps is go on your own through iFit - but do the trainer led ones have a trainer in the way of the scenery? Or just the voice? YES! It's like you're actually there with the trainer riding - It's AWESOME! I can't even remember how I did the Google map thing, but it was easy! I'll look at it tomorrow  We chatted last night about the bike idea and the iFit. We compared NordicTrack & ProForm - the ones available for order in Canada directly and are leaning towards NordicTrack S22. They were both the same size, but NordicTrack (more $$) had a few more options the other didn't offer (built in fan, electronic incline/decline, easier seat adjustment) so it wins out. Especially since we would both be using it. In researching, I did see they both come with Google Maps app - so I'm assuming you can plunk yourself anywhere with it and start riding. I'm going to keep my eyes open for a sale! |
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Post by peabrain on Jan 20, 2022 14:53:38 GMT
YES! It's like you're actually there with the trainer riding - It's AWESOME! I can't even remember how I did the Google map thing, but it was easy! I'll look at it tomorrow We chatted last night about the bike idea and the iFit. We compared NordicTrack & ProForm - the ones available for order in Canada directly and are leaning towards NordicTrack S22. They were both the same size, but NordicTrack (more $$) had a few more options the other didn't offer (built in fan, electronic incline/decline, easier seat adjustment) so it wins out. Especially since we would both be using it. In researching, I did see they both come with Google Maps app - so I'm assuming you can plunk yourself anywhere with it and start riding. I'm going to keep my eyes open for a sale! I don't have the bike, but a treadmill, but I will say the built in fan is a joke. It's not going to blow your hair Celine Dion tik-tok style. Just a warmish to cool breeze. You are probably going to have to buy a fan off of amazon or something still. But I know you said there were other features you might like, but don't base it all on the built in fan, because it's not going to cool you down (if it's anything like my treadmill fan, that is.) HTH |
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Post by cakediva on Jan 20, 2022 15:58:19 GMT
We chatted last night about the bike idea and the iFit. We compared NordicTrack & ProForm - the ones available for order in Canada directly and are leaning towards NordicTrack S22. They were both the same size, but NordicTrack (more $$) had a few more options the other didn't offer (built in fan, electronic incline/decline, easier seat adjustment) so it wins out. Especially since we would both be using it. In researching, I did see they both come with Google Maps app - so I'm assuming you can plunk yourself anywhere with it and start riding. I'm going to keep my eyes open for a sale! I don't have the bike, but a treadmill, but I will say the built in fan is a joke. It's not going to blow your hair Celine Dion tik-tok style. Just a warmish to cool breeze. You are probably going to have to buy a fan off of amazon or something still. But I know you said there were other features you might like, but don't base it all on the built in fan, because it's not going to cool you down (if it's anything like my treadmill fan, that is.) HTH We have a Horizon treadmill that has the built in fan - it doesn't blow my hair like Celine Dion either, but definitely a bonus when I'm walking or running. It does make a difference for me That wasn't the biggest pull - we liked the easier adjustable seat and definitely the electronic incline/decline is a big factor as well. But thanks for the help!! |
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Post by paigewh on Jan 20, 2022 17:34:12 GMT
The fan on the bike is PERFECT for me - I have the S22i |
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Post by cakediva on Jan 20, 2022 17:57:02 GMT
The fan on the bike is PERFECT for me - I have the S22i That's the one we are looking at We compared it with the ProForm and just like the options of the Nordic Track better |
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