Fitness

5 spin and cycle bikes to add to your at-home gym

If your favorite cycle studio is still closed, grab one of these bikes to get in your workout from the comfort of your home.

By Michele Kettner August 25, 2020 at 2:39 pm

While businesses around Northern Virginia have been slowly reopening over the last few months, some people may not be ready to venture into public settings; especially when it comes to working out. Whether you want to workout from the safety of your home or your favorite cycling studio is still closed, here are five spin and cycle bikes to add to your home gym.

Peleton spin bike — *Photo courtesy of Peloton*

Join the Peloton team by adding this high-tech bike to your home. Along with this spin bike, purchasers will have access to live and on-demand classes with motivating instructors to keep you active on your own schedule. Bike accessories are not included. // Peloton Bike Basics, $2,245; onepeloton.com

Echelon Spin Bike — *Photo courtesy of Echelon Fit*

The Echelon Smart Connect Bike gives you live studio access from the comfort of your home. Join others from across the country for an endurance spin, climbing or HIIT workout as you battle it out on the leaderboard. // Echelon Smart Connect Bike EX1, $839.98; echelonfit.com

If spin bikes aren’t your thing, get in your workout on a NordicTrack studio cycle. To mimic a real bike ride, this indoor bike features incline and decline options and resistance controls. With a one-year iFit Family membership included, riders will have access to thousands of cycling and cross-training workouts through the included rotating touchscreen display. // Commercial S15i Studio Cycle, $1,599; nordictrack.com

Bowflex VeloCore bike — *Photo courtesy of Bowflex*

The new VeloCore bike from Bowflex gives you the feeling of an outdoor ride with its leaning mode. Whether you want to pedal around your favorite destinations or watch a movie as you sprint in stationary mode, this bike has you covered. With 100 resistance levels, you will always be challenged with whatever your workout includes. // Bowflex VeloCore Bike, $1,699-$2,199; bowflew.com

SoulCycle at-home bike — *Photo courtesy of SoulCycle*

If you are a SoulCycle fanatic, it is time to bring the studio’s spin bike to your living room. With a large touchscreen and complimentary wireless headphones, riders will feel immersed in their workout as if they are actually in the studio. // SoulCycle At-Home Bike, $2,500; variis.com

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.