Peloton Bike | OnePeloton.com
I’m not even going to pretend I’m a spinning expert! Truth be told, I’ve NEVER been to a spin class. There, I admit to not drinking the Soul Cycle Koolaid.
Although I enjoy the energy and motivation of group classes, personally, I think there are several factors that keep me from going:
- fear of embarrassing myself
- having to reserve a bike and wondering “Who will I be next to?” (and who will be behind me?)
- not having the right shoes
- the cost – a single class can run up to $40 here in Dallas
After CEO John Foley originally tried to buy Soul Cycle, he decided to raise $120 million and build the revolutionary bike that you see in studios and store locations throughout the U.S. (check out their location in Dallas at Northpark Mall to test them yourself.)
Instead of other home bikes that cause you to stare at a blank wall or catch up on reality TV (just as a distraction), these fitness gadgets provide a fully immersive experience where you are face-to-face with the instructor and fellow riders both IN CLASS or AT HOME. Of course there’s the option to turn off your video cam so they don’t see you, but you can still see them. A voyeur participant, if you will. I’d totally be one of those creepers.
Of course, they have On-Demand sessions if you don’t want to potentially be riding with Christi Brinkley (yes, she’s a fanatic and pops up in live classes daily.)
A couple of husbands reading this are headed to locations now to purchase a Peloton.
**I will warn you, the price is steep – around $2000 (equivalent to about 50 Soul Cycle classes) plus a $39/monthly unlimited class fee (not sure why don’t they throw that cost in with the bike).
VI Headphones | GetVI.com
What is it? These fitness gadgets have a pleasant-sounding female voice that lives within state-of-the-art wireless headphones! It can track heart rate, activity, and much more PLUS audibly coaches you throughout the day (while wearing your earphones).
You MUST watch this YouTube video of a runner listening to audio cues! At one point, the virtual voice (I’m assuming named ‘Vi’) asks, “How many shots of espresso did you have this morning? Your heart rate is higher than normal.”
Unlike your nagging partner, she actually KNOWS your body stats and tells you to put down the Blue Bell only if calorically not in your plan. She’s not judging how you look in the mirror – yet!
“A Fitbit, Amazon Echo and a pair of Beats rolled into one product.” – MacWorld
***Headphones priced at $249. Get it for $199 with 20% off promo code GETVINOW
TONE IT UP | ToneItUp.com
Capitalizing on their E! Network 2014 fitness reality show, Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott have built an online community around their TONE IT UP app and online fitness classes for girls on the go.
(read here Women’s Health mag’s article: How The Tone It Up Girls’ Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott Became The O.G. Fitness Influencers
With over 1.5 million Instagram followers and over 4.5million#TIUTeam branded hashtag posts, @toneitup has quickly become “the sorority of online fitness” because of the offline community, meet-ups and friendships that create real life bonds.
If you think online fitness can be lonely like I used to believe, this is a great start to connect with local and like-minded fitness pals. I mean, let’s face it, yoga class isn’t the most conducive atmosphere to connect and chat it up as someone is meditating in Downward Dog.They must be (or have a team of) branding geniuses – they now have no-dudes-allowed fitness retreats, 5K Rosé, and they’ve have partnered with BANDIER and Oakley sunglasses for their fitness gear line. YOU GO #TIUBOSSES!
Also, want to shop my outfit? Use the links above ^^^
FITBIT | fitbit.com
I so wanted to list this first, but I knew so many of you would click off because I talk about it in nearly every. single. post.
I researched for months before getting one, and I would only recommend the ULTA HR for its small but powerful tracking capabilities. Size matters and no one wants to sleep in a big and bulky watch! It’s thin enough to blend in with your bracelets or watches and comes in multiple colors.
Out of all the fitness gadgets I’ve purchased, this is BY FAR my favorite! It gives you real-time stats on heart rate, calories burned, exercise stats, and the number of steps you took. BUT, my absolute FAVORITE feature is the sleep analysis I wake up to every day that shows me how well (or badly) I slept. Think you slept 7 hours just because you ‘slept’ from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM? Think again. I immediately check the stats when I wake up to see if I beat my score the night before. HA!
Knowledge is power and comparing the amount of sleep I used to get to the amount of sleep I get now is remarkable! More sleep, more water, more exercise, AND it links to MyFitnessPal! As you log food throughout the day, the Fitbit logs your calories eaten against your caloric burn so you know exactly how many calories you still to need to eat based on your weight goals. GENIUS!
People often ask me why I wear it in photos – because I want to track calories burned during a photo shoot! Duh! And let’s be honest, I almost always forget to take it off!
Check out my Instagram because I wear it with almost every outfit:
Cassie @ Getyourholidayon says
This is fantastic! I have been trying to come up with more ideas to help with my exercise routine. I hear Fitbits are amazing! I have yet to try one but I just might after reading this post. Thanks for the idea!
Whitney Kutch says
It really is amazing… It will track so many things you normally never even think of and helps keep health a main focus!
Jasmin N says
These all sound super interesting! I’ve managed to make myself a home work out routine (who, me?) and it includes weekly yoga, running & basic work out at home.
I’m going to have to take a look at those headphones!
Whitney Kutch says
Wow!!! Go Jasmin!!! That is really awesome that you have the will power to do that! I sometimes need a little push so I admire you being able to do that!!
Jasmin N says
Haha thanks! I don’t know what’s gone into me as I’m not the kind of person who works out haha. Odd things happen sometimes!
Lara Olivia says
Great post, lot’s of fun ideas here to try. I’m always looking for new classes and trends to give a go.
Whitney Kutch says
Me too!!! I love getting into all the new things and the way its all going, it advances so fast and there is always something newer and better to keep moving up with!
Kate Andrews says
I love my fitbit but have considered changing to the Apple watch. Having something like that makes me feel accountable.
Whitney Kutch says
I have had the apple watch first and then switched over to the fitbit. They each have their own perks for sure!! Let me know which one you like best!!
Sondra Barker says
These digital fitness trends are so great. Ill try them so I can keep dining out and eating whatever I want.
Love Sondra,
Whitney Kutch says
Haha!! I love the way you think!! You are right about how the digital fitness is so great though! I love how we can all link up with friends and have a friendly competition!
Maya says
Oh I’ve been thinking about the Peloton! And the FitBit is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Whitney Kutch says
The Peloton has really starting gaining traction here lately!! Do you do spin classes already?
Helene says
This is such a great idea for the days I feel bored or unmotivated to workout. You look fantastic by the way!
Whitney Kutch says
It really is hard to stay motivated. There are days when I really dont want to go but my trainer pushes me to doing it anyway and I feel so much better that i did!
Karoliina Kazi says
I would love to take cycle classes as well but have similar feelings about attending a class. Funny enough Peloton means fearless in Finnish 🙂 I LOVE your workout trousers and you look stunning!
Whitney Kutch says
Oh Wow!!! I never knew thats what it meant! That makes me like the idea even better!! Thank you for the sweet comments!!!
Rachel says
I am really wanting a fitbit. I am hoping to get one around black friday. Maybe for my birthday.
Whitney Kutch says
You wont regret it thats for sure!!! Look on ebay, sometimes they have a used one on there that is like new.
Kari says
I need to look up “Tone it Up”! Right now, I’m loving Yoga with Adriene on YouTube. I feel like she’s my BFF now. Lol.
Whitney Kutch says
Hahah!! Too funny. Yea, you do it long enough where you feel like you know them!!
heather says
I’ve heard so many wonderful things about the Fitbit! I also have a friend that uses a fitness tracker on her iPhone.
Whitney Kutch says
Yes!! The fitness tracker is GREAT for putting in what you eat each day and watching your calorie intake and how much has been burned. However, in my opinion I dont think it tracks steps and exercise as well as the fitbit.
Samantha says
We are “fitbit” people as well, LOL. Also, I really like your yoga pants. haha
Whitney Kutch says
Thank you so much for the compliment!! What is your favorite part about the fitbit?
Michelle says
These are great tools to make exercising better. I keep wanting to get a Fitbit, everyone I know that has one loves them so much. It must be time for me to try one out!
Whitney Kutch says
It is time!!! For sure!! It is just like anything else.. a smartphone, etc when you get it and get used to it, you wonder what you ever did without it.
Emma @ theweekendabroad.com says
Your fitness outfit totally inspires me! I never look that good when I work out hah. I loved my Fitbit for years too – so sad I just lost it a few months back.
Whitney Kutch says
OH no!!! I lost mine for a little bit too and missed it too much. Of course you buy another one and the lost one shows us… SMH!!Thank you for the sweet compliments!
kara says
Tone It Up is one of my favorites! Their emails are awesome too 🙂
Whitney Kutch says
Arent they?! How long have you used it?
Stephanie says
I did spin class a few times when I was in college with my roommate and it was no joke! I have the TIU app and like the free daily workouts on there. It’s just enough for me to get in a quick routine on my busy days. And I used to have a fitbit for years until I traded it in for my apple watch.
Whitney Kutch says
You arent kidding!!! I once tried to get on a real bike thinking I would enjoy the sunshine and quickly got embarrassed as I pushed the bike walking beside it most of the way!!
Kim says
I love your outfit – so chic! The Fitbit is great to use 🙂
Whitney Kutch says
Thank you so much!! Doesn’t it always help your workout when you like your outfit? ha
jillian says
I like the photos. Made me want to go exercise. I really don’t use anything for fitness except my Apple Watch.
Whitney Kutch says
I have heard the apple watch is really good too!! I had one at first and ended up liking the fitbit a little better but they are both really great products!!
Kara Ferwerda says
I love your workout outfit! I will have to check these things out! I have a Fitbit and love it!
Whitney Kutch says
Thank you!! What is your favorite part about the fitbit?
Angela Tolsma says
I have been to one cycle class and hated it but I love being on a bike. I think I would do it if I had my own in my house, so it’s tempting!
Whitney Kutch says
You should really look into it!! You can still get a social aspect out of it if you wanted to compete with other people virtually while never even being seen!!
Kim says
I love your outfit – so chic! The Fitbit is great to have 🙂
Whitney Kutch says
Thank you so much Kim!! What is your favorite part about the fitbit?
Holly says
This is a great list. I love the items you picked. I’m going to have to try some of these for sure.
Whitney Kutch says
Especially with you running around chasing kids at your amazing parties!! The fitbit would be great to see how many steps you are getting in!
Linh says
The fitness gadgets sound great! I indeed need them to improve my workout routine. Thanks a lot!
Whitney Kutch says
Its really amazing what technology does for us these days!!
Beth says
I much prefer at-home workouts so I enjoyed learning about all of these! I’ll definitely look into them. 🙂
Whitney Kutch says
You are so great to be able to do that at home!! I tend to need the accountability of someone expecting me at the gym so I applaud you for that!! I wish I had more of that.
David Allen Elliott says
I have had a lot of good success with the fitbit. But aside from that, the myfitnesspal app really helped me technologically with my fitness and health. I do really love the new fitbit watch though. Its great.
Whitney Kutch says
Yes!! I think both of these used together are great!! You get the best of both worlds while using them.
Beth Newcomb says
I LOVE my Fitbit. It keeps me moving when I feel lazy. Haha Plus, no joke about tracking your sleep. I bet most people aren’t getting what they think.
Whitney Kutch says
Its really crazy how little sleep I am getting compared to what I thought I was getting!! I had no idea and it gives so much clarity on why I stay so tired!
Phaytea's PULSE says
I’m really just admiring your gym outfit. You’ll definitely want to Work out as much in it.
Yea.. fitbit seems to be a lot of people’s favourite. Almost like A must have
Whitney Kutch says
Thank you so much for your kind words!! Yes, fitbit is for sure a must in my life. I know several people who does not know what they did before having it!
Marjie Mare says
I must have those VI headphones, mine are dying, I am grateful to find your post today, will try to get them.
Charlie | The Barefoot Angel says
I love, love, love my FitBit, I have one of the clip-on ones and I wear it every day – it definitely encourages me to be more active! Have you come across StepBet yet? You bet money and commit to doing a certain number of steps per day. It’s pretty addictive! 🙂
Hello Whitney says
Me too! I feel like I always have it on! I haven’t tried StepBet yet, but I’ll definitely check it out!
Veronica Mazio says
I swear by my fitbit, such an helpful gadget!
Hello Whitney says
Yes, absolutely! Thanks for your comment 🙂
Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome says
Wow, spinning sounds quite scary put it in that way aahah the leggins you are wearing are so pretty though
Hello Whitney says
Haha, I know! Thanks so much 🙂
caitylis says
I love my fitbit! I use it every day to track my movement and heart rate. I especially like wearing it to bed to see how much sleep i get also! (i’m a mum,,, so up a lot in the night!)
great post!
much love, caitylis x x
Hello Whitney says
Yes, isn’t it the best? Great idea to track your sleep (good for you, Mom!).
Katja says
Skype spinning sessions! I love it! What a great idea! Also, fun fact: Peloton means fearless in Finnish – very apt, eh?
Katja xxx
Hello Whitney says
Yes, I love them! I didn’t know that; neat fact!
Becca Wilson says
I’m not as big of a fitness person as I should be but these gadgets look great. My friend swears by hers.
Hello Whitney says
Oh, I totally get it! Thanks for reading!
rAINA says
LOVING YOUR PHOTOS! i HAVE A FITBIT I NEVER USE AND TOTALLY NEED TO START WEARING IT!
Hello Whitney says
Thanks Raina! Yep, once I started wearing my Fitbit, it was a life changer!
Beth says
I’ve really been wanting to get a fitbit. i have an app on my phone that counts steps but it always seems to mess up (and I don’t always want to bring my phone on walks and runs). I guess it is time to up my fitness gadget game. 🙂
Hello Whitney says
You should! I might be just a *little* obsessed with my Fitbit 🙂