Show me your pain cave: docs.google.com/forms/d/1-kkb6sB73CiumVbQ_KYOOJDgQTlTRLnyNfJiLAE-6tc/edit How to set up the Concept 2 with Zwift: zwiftinsider.com/rowing-on-zwift/ Rad Trainer Desk Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn6ycquJeN-Ji7s Elite Sterzo Smart Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKXOnaeYhduYldk Equipment Discussed in this video: Plyo Box: amzn.to/3bwMsah Balance Board: amzn.to/3GCqXTN Foam Roller (similar model): amzn.to/3Bub5zb Small Foam Roller: amzn.to/2ZA62jx Non-Trigger Point Foam Roller: amzn.to/3pSrMCg Adjustable Kettlebell (similar model): amzn.to/3mr9aXS Inversion Table (similar model): amzn.to/3bodX67 Stability Disk: amzn.to/3mr4Ac7 Whithings Smart Scale: amzn.to/3jR0qbO Primo Water Cooler (newer model): amzn.to/3bv4qKg Rad Trainer Desk: amzn.to/3o0uqn1 Wahoo Trainer Desk: www.wahoofitness.com/devices/indoor-cycling/accessories/kickr-desk-buy?WFDESK1_mca-9049687_sig-CjwKCAjw2vOLBhBPEiwAjEeK9vJ0xg6PWOieMiJBkyVyzG2WMrHVh5S5XJvmTC3GeA5521OYanuYUBoCD98QAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vOLBhBPEiwAjEeK9vJ0xg6PWOieMiJBkyVyzG2WMrHVh5S5XJvmTC3GeA5521OYanuYUBoCD98QAvD_BwE Logitech K400r: amzn.to/3jNxdyf Elite Sterzo Smart: amzn.to/3CqG1l4 Saris H3 Trainer: amzn.to/3Cy78ux Vornado 660 (new model): amzn.to/3nMdBMn Vornado 630 (Older model - cheaper): amzn.to/3jRRxyx Sony SRS-XB41 Bluetooth Speaker: amzn.to/2XXDwaS Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds: amzn.to/3CwUFqW Vizio 55” Smart 4K TV: amzn.to/31arWdH Logitech Brio: amzn.to/3Bud8mI Elgato Green Screen: amzn.to/2Zvpu0F Boom Arm: amzn.to/3brBCTe Razer USB Microphone: amzn.to/3GDRYqf Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/ Amp Human: amzn.to/3nHrLym Chamois Butt’r: amzn.to/3CwVL63 Chamois Butt’r Her: amzn.to/3CuCz9f USB Hub: amzn.to/3nKlqCg Ant+ Dongle: amzn.to/3kbvC5V Bluetooth Smart Dongle: amzn.to/3mtKGxh Garmin HRM Tri: amzn.to/3CvSJiy Wahoo TICKR X: amzn.to/3w083S6 Concept 2 Rower with PM5: amzn.to/3GMKEsv
@mrjagriff2 жыл бұрын
Yeh it’s amazing how easily you can talk yourself out of a workout if you have to set the bike up Lol ! Once it’s in place ,ready to go , you really appreciate the convenience 👍🏻
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I can't tell you how many times I've been able to simply talk myself into putting on the bibs and autopilot myself into a workout without making 100 excuses.
@grantallannos8974 Жыл бұрын
Had to stop the video and show my wife the cat behind the monitor. Anyway…loved the video, your setup does look pretty good, I like the dual fans. Looking forward to seeing it when complete.
@carym30242 жыл бұрын
I like you live along the shore of Lake Erie. Snow... don't even want to think about it. What I really enjoy is the refreshing breeze off the Lake in the Months of April and May. Or the early Spring fog events caused by the wind shifting direction. The joy of living Lakeside. Then again I'll never be thirsty. New to your channel and although most of your techie Zwift stuff goes right over my head I really enjoy your humor. Usually a couple of nuggets per video make me laugh.
@foundfoundfound12 жыл бұрын
you can reduce the rowing ‘boredom’ or ‘barrier to entry’ by doing brick workouts occasionally: 1km row at l.t.h.r./3km bike at ftp, rest, repeat. or, in lieu of a long ride, doing a duathlon: 5km row/ 1 hour bike tt/ 3km row.
@erinclaudio9211 Жыл бұрын
So happy your back
@sstormin61 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your videos. Thanks for what you do. Would like to have seen better lighting on this one. I wasn’t able to make out some of the aspects of the equipment and set up.
@KdM_BigRingBubba2 жыл бұрын
Pain cave voyeurism is one of a very limited number of forms of voyeurism that is not only socially acceptable but encouraged. Yearning for a dedicated space someday!!
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!! 😁
@KdM_BigRingBubba2 жыл бұрын
@@EverythingIsPhotogenic great video!
@skipwalker19542 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your vid's A BUNCH! You take complex info and explain it with that blunt upstate NY style. My wife is from Lockport - so I know the vibe. lol We both went to RIT so I am intimately familiar with lake effect snow. We live in the SF Bay Area so we can visit it whenever we want. I just got a Wahoo Kickr Bike to overcome my friction. My Wahoo trainer was in the spare room till my niece moved in with us. Once it went to the garage I hadn't used it for most of 2021. I've now got the bike setup in a very tight but usable garage spot and am loving it. I've put on more Zwift miles since Christmas than all of last year. Keep up the great content! PS: I really want to ride the Erie Canal trail. It looks like a beautiful ride for a spring or fall trek.
@valiantabello2 жыл бұрын
The water cooler idea is low key brilliant. Thanks for showing us around. I'll send you pics of my set up, it's basic, nothing sexy. Thanks!!
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Can't wait to see them! 😃
@xsubsquid2 жыл бұрын
I have much the same set-up as your own (65" curve screen Samsung TV with a TacX Neo 2T. You are so correct how much better the direct drive set-up is for performance on Zwift. Now, if my constantly finicky 3 heart rate monitors would just connect without a bunch of weeping and gnashing of teeth, that would just grand! I have two Wahoo and one Garmin and just select the one that decides it's going to play on any given day. It's the only pain in the backside to an otherwise smooth-as-butter setup. As for the rest, I think I need a drill sergeant. :)
@rockhopper012 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the look at your area. Totally agree about the value of a dedicated space. We have a large bedroom so I set up mine up there. I’ve made my old ‘08 Specialized Roubaix as the dedicated Zwift bike, with a Wahoo Kickr v5 and the Climb unit. I run Zwift on my 2020 iPad, and sometimes stream it to a 40” TV via Apple TV. I like that table, I’ll have to check that out.
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
It really is a great table. Best value for dollar and solid. There are a couple pretty janky looking ones on Amazon, this isn't one of them 😉
@atmamont2 жыл бұрын
the easiest way not never skip a workout is to pay for a personal coach. For me, it works every time I recall the amount I transfer every month!
@richardbarnhill47942 жыл бұрын
You are spot on about removing friction to get a workout done. This year, I decided to get a "lower quality" rim that I could use with a dedicated trainer tire. I would use this to easily swap onto my bike for the wheel on trainer. No more changing tires to support an indoor workout. So far, its been a great solution, before I decide to finally invest in a direct drive. The only real friction now is our new 8 month old who makes me value sleep a little more than I did before, so no more 5am workouts!
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Sleep deprivation and all, you will look back fondly to be sure. Time flies and before you know it, you'll be into a whole different kind of routine 😁
@matts71352 жыл бұрын
Hi from Buffalo, thanks for the great Zwift Tip videos!
@ZwiftingWithGranny2 жыл бұрын
Yeah you looked so mad at Theodore! LOL! Great setup. I thought about getting a larger screen but then I wouldn't be able to see the woods behind it. I'm submitting pics of mine, The Senior Arthritic Pain Patio...complete with TREADMILL THAT I CAN ACTUALLY USE NOW.
@jackiegerwitz-dunn40462 жыл бұрын
John here. Awesome as usual! I totally concur in regards to Saris, (I love my H2), and Vornado fans. I also use a Lasko blower/fan in the warmer summer months. Books, podium medals, a few photos and a couple of framed posters complete my space which is a nice little alcove. I will send photos in the next day or two. My "pain cave" is a bit more modest than yours, but like you, once I'm in my kit I'm ready to ride. Keep feeding us this great content!
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton! Can't wait to see it! I have some submissions already that I need to look through which is cool! Love pain cave "porn" 🤣🤣
@markfoster20332 жыл бұрын
Having the trainer permanently set up & good to go makes a big difference to my motivation. No faffing about,just connect to Zwift & ride,no excuses. I've sent you a photo of my very basic set up,I could improve things with that table..
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'll be digging into the submissions so far today or tomorrow! Lots of feedback on that table... It's a solid piece of kit and very versatile. A bit of a pain to put together (nothing too crazy but some nuance with the lid) but once it is done, it's great!
@amosmoses86562 жыл бұрын
Awesome pain cave yo! 👊🏻 Was smart to make it as easy as possible to get into the workout. Edit: Re the rowing machine, I have the C2 rowing machine and now the skierg, you might like the skierg more than the rower. I love both and considering what you said about your spine the skierg might be the way to go.
@neillewis79422 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tour. If there is the opportunity, a dedicated space/set up is great. Set up an room 2 years ago, although in the UK can mostly ride all year, it’s really good for winter evenings/inclement weather etc. NYS and it’s lake effect snow… brother in law lived in Syracuse for quite a few years.
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
We have made national news! Buffalo/Rochester are number 1 and 2 for snow cities and Syracuse gets pretty well pounded in their wake 🤣 we get some mild winters but if it's not snowing its Canada kind of cold!
@Brian-fn8vc2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Always interested to see how others set up their spaces. Totally agree with the workspace comment - it is great to have a door and be able to leave that area at the end of the workday. I am luck enough to have separate space in the house for an office and a pain cave. The challenge for me is just not stopping at the couch on the way to the workout! I've been looking for a stable/solid alternative to the wahoo desk 'cause I'm cheap, so thanks for showing the RAD one..have to look into that!
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton! You don't have to be cheap to turn up your nose at the Wahoo desk... the value is tough to justify at $250. It used to be more!! The Rad has gone up about 16 bucks since last year, given the shipping and supply crunches people have been dealing with, I don't really begrudge them that, I think at its current price, it still is a good value for as much as I use it. I used to use a repurposed table, and was happy with the tradeoff to a nice grippy surface with some extra storage for drinks and a way to prop up my phone or tablet if I wanted. There's a cheaper model on Amazon for about $100 but you can see it doesn't look nearly as sturdy or as large. I really love that this one looks premium without the premium cost... now if only I could get Teddy to stop jumping on it 😂
@mlegrand2 жыл бұрын
I might have to pick up that Rad desk. I have something . . . but it isn't great.
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
I honestly think it's solid for the money. Price has gone up a touch, but still a good value.
@MrTrasher12342 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing me the smart plug ways!! How is this not the biggest hack in every video lol
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
🤣 true story! And now that they are pretty affordable, its a no brainer! My fist smart plug was $35 on sale for ONE! We've come a long way 😎
@donwinston2 жыл бұрын
I've got a small house and no spare rooms. I use an unused area in my living/dining room for a Kicker, my bike and a three speed industrial fan with remote, The bike is in front of a bookshelf with an empty shelf for my laptop. I can leave it setup all the time. Only shortcoming is that I can't interact with my laptop while I'm on the bike. Maybe I can find some sort of remote for my laptop. Or maybe use an iPad somehow attached to my handle bars.
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
If you're up for a little arts and crafts, I would recommend a wireless keyboard, doesn't matter the brand, and stick a quarter turn mount on the back. Use a bike computer mount on the top of your handlebars or your stem and twist lock it in place - I would use one of the cheap rubber band mounts that come with a lot of computers and watches if you have an out-front aero mount for outdoor use (the bars would block the keyboard from twisting into place). They also sell these mini keyboards that have smaller keys and they take up less real estate, so you can use the same concept but it won't block as much access to the tops, or can even sit on a smaller stand nearby. Here's just one example, I haven't used it myself, but another rider I talk to on the TR forums has been using one for awhile now and likes it: amzn.to/3EXjg9n
@coreyreeder35492 жыл бұрын
Yup. Remove the friction. Our setups are quite different. I’ve got a janky old spinner bike with Assioma pedals and a 2102 MacBook. Probably would be something that you and your fans would enjoy cringing at 🤣
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Lol! It might look funny, but utility is key. You've got power on there and connect to a software to do work. Head and shoulders above what the majority of the world does. We need to use what we have, the most important thing is that we can use it 😃
@lastpme2 жыл бұрын
Nice setup 👍🏿
@genova20062 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel. Interesting videos, great teaching style.
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton! Welcome 🙂
@iam2loki4u2 жыл бұрын
Greetings, newcomer to your channel - been binge watching your zwift materials - was looking for a way to reach out to you direct but no dice, i assume that's intentional to avoid freakoids - lol... Despite roaming around on reddit and other forums - i've found no useful information anywhere thus far, on how to learn to actually ride on a smart direct drive trainer, out of the saddle in zwift (or rgt for that matter) - i've seen people filmed on youtube doing it but i'm apparently a dolt because i just can't manage to figure it out... I'm running a wahoo smart trainer v4. So, I've been trying to figure out the technique but after nearly a month i'm getting seriously turned off to this whole thing... I live on long island and with the weather / temps, i just can't hack the cold here to ride outdoors (i know you're in buffalo and have heard you talk about the same), with your pain cave and dedication to cycling, i'm hopeful you'll have some advice on this topic... Perhaps this is something you can either talk about in a future episode or if you know of any good places to get info from or open forums that talk about this type of stuff and could share, that'd be great... To clarify what's going on - i have been using the "training" modes mostly in zwift - where you pretty much need to run with ERG active. I'm finding when i get out of the saddle and my cadence drops, that the erg disables but i can't get the cadence up high enough to reduce the resistance so I end up in the death spiral of increasing resistance to full lock up. If i push through a high intensity interval and find myself numb, when the recovery interval comes, if i try to get out of the saddle to shake off the numbness, it often overshoots, with tons of slack in the drive train and i'm "smacking" the gears on each turn of the crank, which can't be good for the trainer or my bike and i'm worried about damaging them - but i can't sit in that same position for more than 15-20mins without numbness - not something i have an issue with in the "real world"... Thanks in advance for your time and thanks for the great content - really like your format and the extra effort to create chapters in your videos... You're a wealth of knowledge and I'm glad you're sharing it... Best Wishes... Chris
@natalienat78942 жыл бұрын
Should move here to the UK 😂, cycling out all year round 😂, though I’ve got a nice pain cave too 😂😬
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Lol! You have a different kind of challenge (wet and wind😁)... I don't envy you that. Some of the best pain caves I've seen come from your neck of the woods 😉 I will say the seasons are quite nice here, good variety, but some years can be pretty dreadful. 😜
@markusseppala65472 жыл бұрын
Only thing I would add is another, smaller display. I like to have route details or a browser open there.
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
I've considered it but the tablet or phone are enough for my typical use, I rarely use a second window personally. When I do, it's either split screen for watching videos or the tablet for something I might want to read or look up 🙂
@NathanLipkeEvilN82 жыл бұрын
You’re not making me miss Rochester 😂
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 effing snow...
@kenbrooks88702 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the share, looking for ideas on sharing the smart trainer with the spouse (two bikes / limited room = one of us with an excuse not to train)
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Are you looking to try to double the trainers in the small space so you can ride together? Or just eliminate the hassle of the perpetual swapping? If it's the latter, maybe a smart bike? I know they're pricey, but the thought is you could each use a china marker or something to mark your positions and be swapped in less than a minute. Is there a middle ground with a cheap bike with quick adjustments? Depends on how similar you two are, how important it is to be in your position (frequency and goals are key) and how sensitive you are to a suboptimal fit. Dual trainers... That's really going to be a matter of how cozy and creative you could get in the space. Think someone's head might be by someone's ass 😆 But honestly trainers don't have to be side by side and facing the same way... Maybe there are some handlebar mounts you could use for devices and stagger the bikes or line them up pointing at each other. I can't say I have seen anything that I can recall that stood out for two athletes being very tight on space... I'll keep my eye out.
@DublinDapper2 жыл бұрын
Bills Mafia😁
@raichu24732 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your pain cave and another great video. FYI, the Rad Trainer video is not available with your link.
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Hmm, it seems to be working from here. Sometimes when the comments truncate the links they get goofy, but the description ones seem to work. I just reposted the comment and made sure they weren't truncated links. Thanks 😉
@raichu24732 жыл бұрын
FYI, just re-checked and it works now, thanks
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
@@raichu2473 Awesome, thanks! I think it happens sometimes when I paste the whole body of the comment. It tries to shorten the link but loses the actual context of it 🙂
@aduval92032 жыл бұрын
Do you have a Zwift light?!
@egovorch2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sara, I was Zwifting today and I saw something that I wanted to ask about. I passed a rider that had a Tron bike and attached to the Tron bike was what looked like a Tron Wahoo Kicker trainer (it as blue). He was on the roadway riding along at his own pace. I tried to get a screen shot to send you to see directly but it happened really fast and he was gone in a few seconds. Have you seen a combo Tron bike and Tron Wahoo trainer on the road way? Is there a hack to do something like that? It really stood out so it was easy to see....Since. you are the Zwift Yoda, I knew you would be the person to ask....
@tomjenkins50162 жыл бұрын
I'm not Yoda but I'm fairly sure this is a bug. I see it sometimes too. In normal circumstances when waiting in a pen for a race to start, riders will be on the blue trainer to indicate they can spin their wheels to keep their legs warm without moving. When the race starts, the trainer disappears and off you go. I think sometimes Zwift shows a rider actually riding along attached to their trainer in error. Obvs you wouldn't normally expect to ride along the road towing a Kickr!
@egovorch2 жыл бұрын
@@tomjenkins5016 Thanks Tom, I am glad I am not the only one who has seen it. It must of been a Zwift error since the guy was going down the road on the trainer....it just took me by surprise....thanks again..
@davidrowe87472 жыл бұрын
Did I miss it, or did you omit what platform you run Zwift on? From your graphics quality (shadows of the cyclist), it looks like you don't use Apple TV ...
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
It's on PC, I didn't cover the equipment, but I mentioned it in passing. You can only run Zwift in 4K on PC/Mac at the moment.
@davidrowe87472 жыл бұрын
@@EverythingIsPhotogenic Thank you - I did skim through it a second time to see if I missed it somewhere. I currently have Apple TV 2021 4K, but I'm looking to build a dedicated Zwift gaming machine. Anything to enhance the experience! ;-)
@CycoWarriorx2 жыл бұрын
Veeeeeery nice… 😊🍎
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😁
@brandonaquino63442 жыл бұрын
Do you have videos on your training sessions while on Zwift?
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Not standalone ones, just the Zwift Academy walkthroughs. Maybe over the winter though 🙂
@Fluid1dentity2 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy that zwift lamp/light thingy?
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
I made it out of a box from their merch
@MohamedAyach2 жыл бұрын
I have 6 cats and I can tell you that I've become numb to their stubbornness 🙃
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Lol! They know who is in charge around here... it's not me... 😂
@CyclingaroundRioRancho2 жыл бұрын
Nice tuque, eh.
@EverythingIsPhotogenic2 жыл бұрын
Lol google is offering an option to translate this comment to English 😅😉