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Today I’m going to discuss my experience with the Peloton Ride Tabata with Robin Training Program.
What exactly is tabata? It’s an interval training method that focuses on a 2:1 work to rest ratio. It combines bursts of all-out effort with shorter periods of recovery. Basically, it’s a great way to get your heart pumping!
I wanted to take this program to not only help with my overall endurance, but also to help me obtain higher outputs for my spinning classes. I was able to achieve both through the 4 week program with Robin. Each week of training consisted of 4 classes ranging from 20-45 minutes. Because the classes weren’t super long, it was easy to incorporate them into my weekly workouts.
What were my results?
In terms of output, I was able to almost double my personal record, which was amazing! Because I was able to increase both the gear and speed on my bike, that resulted in a way higher output. I hit my output PR in week 2 of the program.
My legs also felt less sore but the end of the 4 weeks of training. When I first starting pushing harder in the classes, my legs were super sore. As time went on, my legs adapted to the higher gears. For example, before a gear of 35 would have felt like a climb, it started to feel like a flat road.
Even weeks after completing the training, I can tell that I’m a much stronger rider. Not only did I enjoy the classes, but Robin was a great instructor to make me push past what I thought were my limits. I’m a huge fan of these type of training programs and I hope that Peloton releases more in the future.
Tell me: Do you enjoy spinning or biking? Have you ever taken a training program to get stronger/increase your endurance?
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Nice interval training. I have read how good running intervals are for your overall stamina, I am sure biking does the same thing. I am a recreational biker. My hubby and I ride on rail trails. I am kind of scared to ride on the road with all the crazy drivers. I tried the spin class at my gym, but it is not my thing. Your Peloton is pretty appealing, though! 🙂
A long time ago, I did a computrainer class-there are a lot of different kind of intervals, including Tabata. It was hard but it was great! I would definitely want to do it again. The Peloton class looks so much more fun, tho!
It was definitely hard and I always feel so motivated once I finish a tabata class!
Very interesting. Sounds like it is working for you.
I would like to try a Peloton sometime.
Thanks Darlene! I hope you get to try out a Peloton class – you’d probably really love it.
Those are great results, in such a short time frame! I’m not a huge fan of cycling, or cycling-based workouts…but I’d like to become stronger on a bike. A friend and I are in the early stages of looking for a duathlon…
I’m hoping that it will all make me a stronger runner? We’ll see this summer lol
I hope you do a duathlon! I’d love to follow your training for that.
Nope, biking (stationary or IRL) are not my thing. I do have a stationary bike, and I do use it (not spinning), because it’s good cross training.
Even as a kid I didn’t really like biking that much! Walking was a different story, of course we actually did walk a lot back in those days. The world was a simpler place.
Sounds like you got excellent results — Congrats!
I totally get that. For some reason, treadmills and stationary bikes don’t bother me, but I get the appeal of wanting to be outside to do those activities.
Fabulous results! When I had a tri coach, I did workouts like these. Maybe the best part is those spin workouts make you a better runner!
Yes! That’s what I’m hoping. I’ll see if taking these classes will make me a better runner this summer.
Great results. Tell me, do you have the secret plan to become a thriatlete?
I had a long biking experience after the fracture of my femur but only on the road, I don’t like to use the “dreadmill” and the stationary bike.
Thanks! No secret plan to become a triathlete because I’m not a good swimmer. I would try a duathlon but I would need to buy a road bike first, lol
That is fantastic that you had such great results in a short time. I often feel like I am working really hard on the bike but not seeing great results on the board. I feel great though! I am sure I could really benefit from taking on this program thanks for the review!
No problem! I’m still usually toward the bottom of the leaderboard but I kept hitting new PRs for my output so I was happy with that.
I love riding and would do it more if I had more time. I did a spin class a long time ago and liked it but I prefer to be outside.
Sounds like that Tabata is the way to go to build strength and endurance.
Totally understand about preferring to be outside. I don’t mind the treadmill or stationary bike but being outdoors in scenery is always a good thing.
Great results! I love all of the different ways you’ve been using the Peloton!
Thanks Michelle! Right now I’m making sure that I can keep doing my rides while marathon training. It’s hard to fit everything in, lol.
The Peloton classes always sound so fun (and hard!). It’s great that you feel so much stronger!
Yes! I’m hoping that taking the classes will help with marathon training this summer.
I love it it when you write about your Peloton. Makes me want one even more!
Thanks! I like to spread any positivity about the bike whenever I can!
That’s really cool. It’s good to be able to see real results in almost-if not actual real time. Congrats on the hard work and the results that have come from it!
Thanks! Yes, I really loved seeing the results
Wow, it’s amazing how much improving you saw! I haven’t done a true tabata class in years. We usually do one or two songs with sprint intervals, but I know that’s not the same.
I was super shocked, but pleasantly surprised!
I took one spin class at my local gym years ago and wasn’t crazy about it, but I’ve been wanting to try some classes at one of those boutique studios that just does cycling, like SoulCycle. I think it may be something I want to incorporate here and there.
For spinning it really depends on the instructor and the music – that can make or break a class!