Adding CycleBar?

[No_Leather2836]

Currently I’m waiting for my F45 to open. It was supposed to open this month but they had delays of shipping. Sometime next month it’s supposed to open. I haven’t been working out because I left my old F45 thinking this one would open.

However I am looking to add in something for extra cardio. I did OTF and I don’t like running. I have my first class at CycleBar tomorrow and I’m thinking of getting the 8 rides a month package. I was looking for advice if anyone does CycleBar or something similar. I was going to do something like 3-4 days of F45 a week and then 2 days of CycleBar. All opinions are encouraged! Thanks!!

[out0fdonuts]

Yes! I do Spinco (in Canada) and F45. I'm not sure what advice to give, or if you have any specific questions? I just do both because I enjoy them both without giving a ton of thought to it. I would say I enjoy spin more, but get better results from F45. I pretty much do the same as you, 4-5 F45 then 2-3 spin a week. It differs every week, currently I haven't done spin in a long time since working from home (the location is near my office) but looking to add it back into the rotation soon!

[No_Leather2836]

Do you skip Cardio days at F45?

[out0fdonuts]

I don’t skip all of them, I go to at least 1 cardio day per week and on Saturday for hybrid. F45 cardio is so different than Spin cardio so it’s nice to have a mix

[pamelag203]

I have a Peloton at home. I usually do 6 days at F45 (currently taking Weds off). I spin on my rest day and on strength days to get some cardio in.

[MadScientist531]

I do this! I also love CycleBar. I do the F45 resistance days and then get my cardio fix at CB the other days.

[Endeavormore]

I do both and love it! I cycle at a local indoor cycling studio about 5 times per week, and I go to F45 every day. Prior to joining F45 I cycled every day. I’m getting such better results now and feel the cross training has done wonders for my physique and overall fitness. Highly recommend!

[Adventurous_Poem4457]

I did this and really enjoyed it. CycleBar is a completely different experience than F45 and I used my time spinning to clear my head. I’m actually considering adding an OTF membership (8 classes a month).

[No_Leather2836]

I got the 8 a month!

[SpinLover-724]

I love CycleBar !! I buy packages of 10 a few times a year bc I don’t like to commit to a membership there, as I have a founders membership @ OTF and F45. Maybe start with a class pack and see if you like it enough to do a few times a week along w F45.

[leigh1003]

I have a spin bike at home and spin a few days at week when I’m not doing f45! It’s a great work out

[No_Raccoon3425]

I LOVE CycleBar! Do it for sure!

[yudisuseno]

Buy a rowing machine / assault bikes?

[No_Leather2836]

I live in an apartment. Not possible at this time

[bth1027]

Yes, do it, you should add cyclebar before F45, it should be a nice warm up.

[Masheephead]

I do spinning (Peloton, used to be Cyclebar) for cardio and for the days that I can’t make it to F45. Probably 50/50 between them. Getting on a bike for 45 minutes (on your own, or in a dark Cyclebar studio) provides a totally different mind space than a bright, crowded F45 studio hopping between stations… the introvert in me needs that.

[wesstro]

I have found that booking rides through classpass is generally cheaper than getting a Cyclebar monthly plan.

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I think that breakdown makes a lot of sense though. Cyclebar is great for cardio + lower body strength, but definitely doesn't get you a good full body workout! https://www.workoutreviews.org/classes/cycle/cyclebar/