EDIT May 2023. This list is a bit out of date, for now see my General Wish List Spring/Summer 2023.

[This list was originally written in July 21 2020, and has been modified last around October 2022, aside from a brief birthday 2023 period where I modified it a bit.]

This is the Fitness related wishlist, please see My Wishlists page for all other items, such as gaming, books, etc..

So I’m trying to get more fit, trying to take advantage of the access to nice parks around here. That is to get into climbing, mountain biking, road biking, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, and the like.

To this end I’ve created My Fitness List on Amazon. That list contains most everything here. When using that list, use Filter to sort by Priority. This page should also help with the details.

Buying Order (October 2022 Update):

Note, for the month of October, I get 20% off purchases at Ascend, so a gift card to cover the Harness, belay device, and the carabiner for it might be best. Discount is over, but this list is still in order.

New Backpack

The Petzl Bug Backpack ($69.95, again 10% discount at the gym, though not sure the initial cost there). To be the general gym bag. Right now I’m using my travel bag for a gym bag… Or to support a semi-local (closer to central PA, 2.5 hours away, near State College) family owned business, Organic Climbing’s Crag Pack, which can also be customized. EDIT Nov 9: Okay, a perhaps better backpack for the gym and crag would be the Mystery Ranch Superset 30, though that’s like 1 1/2 times more expensive than the others… possibly worth it though as it puts stuff in order. EDIT 27 Nov: Or there’s the homemade version DIY 40L Hiking Backpack + PRINTABLE SEWING PATTERN (STEP BY STEP SEWING PROJECT).

Belay Gloves

I’m still researching this, and not always needed, but can help prevent rope burn, which makes it safer for the climber so you don’t drop the rope.

After this, it might go back to the regular fitness list shown after climbing stuff, but I’ll leave the climbing stuff here to keep it together.

Climbing Helmet

Then perhaps a good climbing helmet ($110-150), preferably with MIPS. These are only useful if I climb outdoors, when Ascend hosts an outdoor session. See this list for some helmet examples. Again, another case where an Ascend gift card would be used. Never a used helmet. At the cheaper $60 end, there’s the Petzl Boreo, or the Black Diamond Half Dome. The Petzl Meteor is probably my top choice, but not sure it’s worth the extra $30.

Quickdraws

For lead climbing, depending on the route (that is, if the route has quickdraws in already), likely need some quickdraws. These vary in prices from $13-$20 each. Though as you need quite a few, you generally buy a pack of 6 or so, which is about $100-$120 for the pack, depending on the length of the quickdraw, quality, the type of gates used. Perhaps one panic quickdraw as I’m short and might help until I can climb high enough to put in the proper quickdraw? 6 should be enough at the start I’d think… but 12 would be ideal. Probably 12cm. Might go with the Petzl Spirit Express, though they might be harder to find than say the Black Diamond Hotforge Hybrid is not only easier to get, but should be cheaper.

Climbing Rope

Climbing rope for outdoors and at the lead wall at the gym… however, this becomes rather specific and should be bought locally, like the climbing shoes. 60 – 80 meters long (though 60 should be enough I’d think for most in the area that I’d likely get to). Probably 9.6 – 9.8 mm dynamic Single Rope probably from Mammut. Never a used rope or static rope. While the Petzel Bug above has a rope carry spot, ideally to protect the rope invesment, and keep them good longer, one should have a rope bag like the Petzl Kliff, which can also hold the harness and shoes, just wouldn’t call it the bag I’d take to the climbing gym like the Bug.

Crash pad

At that point, a crash pad might be helpful for bouldering. Likely from Organic Climbing, which is a family owned and operated company here in PA. These are used while bouldering outside, though you normally still need people to help spot, and move the crash pad(s), and they hopefully also have pads to help out… and right now… I got nobody. Lol.

The problem of course is that I have zero space to store it, so might skip this for now and go for the helmet and belay device below.

New Climbing Shoes

Outdoor climbing, might want one pair of indoor shoes (I got some used ones now), and some outdoor ones. Indoors I’d like to upgrade to the La Sprotiva Tarantulace… though I’ve got a list there. Outdoors, maybe the La Sportiva Katana Lace… though there too there’s a list. lol. These have to be purchased locally.

Personal Anchor System & Slings

This section is more for my own notes, but I’ll leave it here.

Not fully needed, but gets up there… more on this later (details might come from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gWOiqPAZDw). They also need their own carabiners. Probably 2. At the high end is the Petzl ADJUST Lanyards (Duo).

Slings are mentioned in that video above too. That is to build the anchor (the PAS keeps you in place and safe while you build the anchor as I understand it). 240 cm? And 18 to 20′ of 7 mm static cord?

Make a couple Prussiks and keep on carabiner in case need to ascend. Also learn how to use them… lol.

2 or a few non locking carabiners.

Rappel system including a 3rd hand. (See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrrpJAkEj7U for reference [note that note is for me])

Non Climbing Items – Regular Fitness Wishlist

More Training Shorts & Shirts

I need a few pairs of these Men’s 9″ Training Shorts ($18.00) from Target. Size Medium. I have a pair, and they are great, but could use more. The shirts from that set would be the Men’s Short Sleeve Performance T-Shirt ($12.00) just not white please. Mostly I wear a Large t-shirt, but the sizing chart suggests I’m closer to a Small, so I’ll have to try the Small, Medium, and Large and see which I actually am. Amazon has a version of the shorts for $13.98. Amazon Essentials Tech or Amazon Essentials Performance Tech are the two brands for shorts and shirts. Again, got to wait until I double check the size on shirts down at the local Target.

Improved Fitness Watch

I currently have a Garmin Venu. Which is getting far outdated. The Garmin Forerunner 955 ($484.24) is the semi-affordable watch of choice here. Near $500 is affordable you say? Yes, compared to slightly better options. Stepping up from that would be the solar version of the same. Then the Garmin Epix Gen 2 ($899.99), the Garmin Enduro 2 ($1099.99), though the Apple Watch Ultra ($799) would come close to those two.. might slide in between the Forerunner 955 and the Epix in terms of want. Just the battery life sucks on Apple Watches, which is why the Series 8 watch ($399) would also be on the list, but after the Forerunner and Ultra. The problem with the Venu is that it doesn’t track recovery at all (one of the main features of the Foreunner 955), and has poor heart rate tracking, and poor sleep stage tracking compared to the others. With the Apple watches, it’d probably have to be an Apple gift card that could be used at the Apple store to figure out which band and watch to get… After further thought (Oct 30th 2022 as I write this), the Ultra might be a better way to go, as its sleep tracking and many other features are some of the best, better than the Whoop strap even.

Heart Rate Monitor

Part of good health would be measuring my HRV. And having a heart rate monitor to measure heart rate accurately while exercising. With an accurate HRV, one can measure recovery, and use bio-feedback breathing which helps with mental clarity, anger, depression, and other benefits. The Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor ($84.08) is one of the best one can buy. This one can’t be gotten at Ascend’s store.

New Training Shoe

The Under Armour HOVR Rise 4 is the shoe on that list that is wanted for general tennis shoe. Other shoes on that list are for specific uses, and would be further down the priority list. I am likely getting these for Christmas.

Others

A new iPhone. The new iPhone 14 Pro… I have a 7 Pro, that’s how far behind I am (won’t even update to the newest operating system). Though it still functions well enough, just the storage is an issue… and of course battery starts fading at this age. Sadly, with my current phone plan (pre-paid), I’d need to pay full price for an unlocked one, can’t afford full cellular plan of my own. Those cheap prices they advertise on TV for plans are family plans of 4 or more… okay, that one isn’t really fitness related at all… lol. My current phone won’t update to the newest iOS version, so time to replace it.

An improved iPad. My current iPad is so old, it can’t even run the YouTube app anymore. While I’d prefer an iPad Pro, those are expensive, and as of 17 September, there is a new model expected to be coming in October or so. The 2022 iPad Air with the M1 chip now… that is the best price to performance spot. Don’t need to want the cellular, but the more storage the better, still even the 64GB version would be a boon compared to now… though that 256 GB model will let me keep more things on it… 🙂

Back to finishing the climbing section then back to here.

Then the Topo Athletic MT-4 trail running shoe. Lots of great trails to run around on around here.

Then the SUP, see below.

For running shoes, it’d be the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39.

Then the road bike and smart trainer. See that section below.

Then the treadmill… which may be moot, as can’t really fit it into the current living space, but this is where it’d be if there was room.

Original List:

Biking

Smart Bike Trainer

– EDIT: See Smart Bike Trainer in Detail for far more details on this whole section.

One of the main things I want to do is Zwift (see the next section). The Wahoo KICKER Smart Trainer clocks in at nearly $1200, but is far better overall, especially pared with the Sterzo Smart. Again the smart trainer is available at Pro Bike + Run (again, why the gift card is on the list). To use it, or even the Wahoo, one should then have a block to help hold the front wheel (unless of course I had the Sterzo Smart above). A trainer mat underneath it all helps to keep things clean, and a bit quieter (I’d probably put some interlocking gym mats under all that as well to help it keep even quieter). I’d likely run the program on my computer (see Zwift below, because my computer is a bit old), though the other option is an AppleTV, which is due for a new model soon (as of late September 2020). It is possible that with a good smart bike trainer, to use an iPad Pro or 4th Generation iPad Air, neither of which is on the list, but much wanted, because my current iPad doesn’t run much of anything as it is rather outdated.

Zwift

Zwift membership, requires a smart trainer. The whole point of all this is to enable training at all times of the year, and no matter the weather. Zwift is a program that enables varied bike routes to be done virtually over the computer, and the trainer then adjusts the resistance to match the road. After all that, some money to get Trainingpeaks plans and programs, but that point it’d have to be somewhat serious… It also allows for running, which we’ll talk about soon.
Now of course, to use the computer… I could really use a computer upgrade, as my computer is from 2013, and is showing its age.

Bikes

I have an entry level mountain bike, but some day I’d hope to get a good road bike. EDIT: Bike had to be sold late 2021. If I enjoy the mountain biking aspect a lot, then I’ll upgrade the mountain bike to a more serious full suspension mountain bike down the line (plan right now is a good road bike, or gravel bike, then back to the full suspension mountain bike as I did enjoy it a great deal, but for general fitness, the road bike is probably the best way to go). So the next paragraph of the Bike section can be skipped to get to the Bike Safety, Bike Computer, etc. Now as most of these can’t be just got off Amazon, but at a local bike store, some of these might have to go via cash…

Links to various bike below, will come soon, and likely will be via the manufacturer’s site… Also note, while I link to the version I’d like, with the group set, that is the minimum version, obviously the better groupsets would be preferred, especially on the road bikes, I’d prefer an electronic group set… and with Specialized, I’d prefer the S-Works versions… but all those things add a ton to the cost.

Note, most of the bikes below don’t include pedals… Odds are I’d want something that can use Mountain Bike shoes and clips, specifically the Shimano SPD system. Unlike most road bike shoes, these allow you to walk around normally.
Pedal options are:
Shimano PD-324 SPD Dual Platform Pedal – $62.90. This has a platform on one side for regular shoe use, and the clipless side on the other for the SPD system shoes.
Shimano SPD Pedal Clipless Pedal – $44.99. No platform side, both sides use the SPD system.
Another option is the Wahoo Speedplay, but it isn’t as common, so shoes that are compatible with the Speedplay system are bit harder to find than recessed SPD.
Of course then one needs shoes for the systems, such as the Giro Ventana Fastlace (size 9 Black/Dark Shadow, approx $130), or going for the BOA style, Giro Rincon (size 9 Black, approx $182.65, though going Olive brings that down to $150, so $20 above the Ventana Fastlace, and getting BOA…). Best bet really on shoes is to get them in person, try them on… hard to say without a trial in store.

A note on prices. The prices on this page were from early to mid 2021, so some may be more or less…

Gravel

So a good Gravel bike can be used on gravel and the road. It can do the road well with a simple tire/wheel change. So a bit cheaper than a separate gravel and road bike. The advantage is, that some of the racing I’d like to do outside of Crits, is gravel… and as I said, with a wheel/tire change, the gravel bike can do a crit… not really well, but can do it. Plus these are probably the best bikes to get for some of the longer rides I’d do around the area, where the mix is road and gravel. I’m generally a size 52, though that various brand to brand a bit.

Allied Echo Rival Axis Approx $6,430 (one of my most wanted bikes overall, especially if I had two wheel sets, one for gravel, one for road, could be above the Aethos in the road group below)
Niner RLT 9 RDO 4-Star Shimano GRX 800 2x Approx $4,300
Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon Approx $4,200
Cannondale Topstone Carbon 5 Approx $3,200
Cannondale Topstone Carbon 105 Approx $2,750
Pinarello Grevil Force ETAP AXS Approx $6,000
Specialized Diverge Comp E5 Approx $2,300
Poseidon Dropbar Redwood (probably the Shadow color, size here seems to be XS) Approx $1,000

Road

Okay, this is where I probably should make my main interest, especially to get into Crit racing, and for longer group rides. I’m generally a size 52, though that various brand to brand a bit.

Specialized Aethos (most wanted bike perhaps overall)
Trek Domone SL 5
Trek Domone AL 5 Disc
Specialized Tarmac SL 7
Specialized Tarmac SL 6
Cannondale SuperSix EVO
Cannondale Synapse Carbon
Connondale CAAD 13
Cannondale Synapse 105
Specizlized Allez Sprint Disc

Mountain

Transition Spur
Niner Jet 9 RDO
Specizlized Stuntjumper
Trek Fuel

Eventually, the plan is to get fit enough that when I get road bike, that I can do group rides, then fast group rides, then perhaps even Cat 5 races, though you sort of have to move to Cat 4 soon after. The road bike however is pricey, entry level is about $2k (Specialized Tarmac SL6 is my dream entry bike, that or the Trek Domane AL5 Disc (probably in the orange) which is about $500 cheaper, plus has an 11 speed gerset, which is needed to work with the bike trainers below… or perhaps better than all those, the Trek Emonda ALR 5 which is perhaps more of the type I’d need in the long run EDIT: Strike all that, the Specialized Allez Sprint Disk (or the non disk version which is a few hundred cheaper, but really… or the Cannondale CAAD 13 Disk 105), with a better bike that can grow with me being more along the lines of $7k (Tarmac SL7 Pro – SRAM Force eTap AXS 1x, or the Tarmac SL7 Pro – Ultegra Di2 (that red…drool), is my dream bike there, but already going over what I owe on my car, and I’d rather get rid of that debt, then the $12k S-Works versions are a bit more than I’d think I can ever get to, plus the Pro is already more than what my car loan is, LOL. Specialized bikes would probably be purchased at the North Park store of Pro Bike + Run which is why there’s a Pro Bike + Run gift card on the list). In road bikes, I’m a 52 cm (51 cm on the brands that go there). Now of course, none of those listed road bikes come with pedals, which adds another near $1k if one uses the Garmin Vector 3S, which is needed if the bike itself doesn’t have a power meter (as in the SL6 and Roubaix, or the SL7 Pro Ultregra version), or only $60-100 if the bike has a power meter and a power meter isn’t needed (SL7 eTap AXS, and the S-Works versions). Any of the pedals used would be clip-less, which means that it needs special shoes (in regular shoes I’m a size 8.5 Wide or 9 regular) to clip in… okay, now I’m sure there may be confusion, why is it “clip-less” when you have to clip in? Because clip-less refers to the fact that clip pedals had big clips that went over the feet near the ball and toes. Anyhow for shoes, something simple like the Giro Berm Men’s would be fine, though there’s probably a reason the Venzo Bicycle Men’s are the best seller…

Bike Computer

The bike computer, the Garmin Edge 530 (while I’d l prefer to have the, Wahoo Element Roam, or Karoo 2, the latter two aren’t on Amazon, though the Element Roam is at Pro Bike + Run, which is why the gift card thing is on the list), the cadence and speed sensors are more less optional, but can help with the training, and becomes more important with the smart training equipment that follows. EDIT July 2022: I’m leaning more to the Karoo 2, though the newer Garmin 1040 Solar is also extra high on the list.

Bike Shorts (and shirt?)

I know what you are thinking, a bit over the top, but it is to save chaffing. I didn’t put any on the list, and not sure what size to get (32″ waist). There is a local company, Aerotech Designs, that designs, and makes them. Of course mountain bike shorts are a bit different than the bike shorts one may be used to seeing. To that end they have a Men’s MTB Padded Shorts (the main thing is they have the padding already in, and I think I’m a medium). On the more road bike side, I should be a medium on bib shorts (better for longer rides), shorts, and shirts… I’d love to have the following from Aerotech, which as of 6 September 2020 are on sale, so they might be on clearance, Urban Camouflage Bib Shorts, Urban Camouflage Jersy, and Tempo 2.0 gloves, those three are the main essential parts. However, for colder riding, things start with a Cycling Gilet, High Visibility Jacket, Arm Warmers, Leg Warmers, Coolmax Socks (technically for all weather, still medium), and perhaps winter shoe covers and winter cycling gloves… For the less lyrca like bike shorts, there’s the Commuter Pedal Pushers, those might be better for mountain biking on the trails.

Bike Safety

So I got a decent front light already, but I don’t have a rear light. The Bontrager Flare RT Rear Bike Light isn’t on the Amazon list (yet anyhow), but is a really bright rear light, hence the cost. It can be paired with it’s front light as a combo set, but as I said, my front light is fairly okay as it is, perhaps not as Daylight ready as the Bontrager set is, but still pretty bright. Another option for rear lighting, if a compatible Bike Computer is gotten, is the Garmin Varia RTL515, which is a radar that starts flashing when cars approach, and it sends a notice to the computer. Also, a multi-tool with chain tool, such as the Crankbrothers Multi-tool is needed.
Also, just in case of a wreck, and my crash notifications don’t go through, an ID bracelet like the Road iD would help.

Bike Rack

I was given an Allen Sports Deluxe 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack, Model 102DN-R. So I am more or less set for the bike I have now, but a road bike will need a better mount. To that end I’d need a hitch mount, which means first I’d need a hitch for my 2014 Ford Fiesta, such as the $139 Curt 11369 Class 1 Trailer Hitch, which I can install myself if I had some ramps, and something to cut the heat shield (heavy duty scissors should be plenty), and that would be far cheaper than the U-Haul cost of $392.27. Then of course then I’d need a bike mount for it, and given that the road bikes are carbon, that means a platform mount, not something that holds the bike by the frame,needs to be carbon compatible, allow access to the trunk, and given that above hitch is class 1 1.25″ hitch, it narrows things down, basically to a $620 Thule T2 Pro XT 2 – 1/25″, or $500 Thule T2 Classic 2 – 1.25″. The Pro XT comes with a lot of features that makes it worth the extra money. Amazon’s versions of those racks use a 2″ mount, not the 1.25″ mount that I’d be able to get for my car. It’s just one more extra cost for the carbon road bike… The alternative is a roof mount, but that first requires a roof rack system, which adds a lot more versatility as it can carry kayaks, SUPs, and more as well as a bike. A Yakima BaseLine system, with 50″ CoreBars, is $516 by itself, with another $200-250 for the bike rack part ($210 for the one I’d probably go with). Thule’s system for my car is $560, and $240 for the bike rack part.

Bike Helmet

I already got a basic MIPS helmet.

Stand Up Paddle Board

SUP – Next up is the Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP), which because of limited space and transportation issues (read, I’d need a rather expensive roof rack system) I need an inflatable one. Presently most decent choices aren’t available at Amazon itself. Even going off-site, the choices are few and far between. I’ve put in a good deal of research trying to find one that would be beginner friendly, and be able to expand to future use. To that end the Blackfin Model X was the final choice. Most any of the Blackfin models would do, though Red Paddle Co 10’6″ Ride SE MSL is a close second. Next up would be the SereneLife Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board from Amazon itself… The color is less important. All 3 kits come with the paddle, and everything else needed save the PFD and an electronic air pump. EDIT July 2022: Just see the original fitness wishlist, the SereneLife one on the wishlist is more than fine.

PFD – A paddling personal floating device, like this one, is needed, but isn’t on the list presently. This would be needed even with a kayak.

Air Pump – An electric air pump that works with a car’s 12V outlet would help a great deal, both with the SUP and the inflatable kayak.

Far, far down the line would be a wet suit. But that is only if I get SUPER into it.

Running/Walking

So on the Amazon wishlist, there are two running pods, these attach to the shoes, and then send the information to Zwift (noted above), to allow training while walking/running on a treadmill. The Stryd is far more accurate, but is notably more expensive than the Zwift RunPod, which is also on the list. The Runn sensor is a sensor that goes on the treadmill itself to get some of the data, which may not be as accurate as a good foot pod, but still does reasonably well, and may or may not be more accurate than Zwift’s own foot pod, which apparently has some issues on reliability, and short battery life (not rechargeable, unlike the Runn and the Stryd). The expensive way to get going with Zwift running is a compatible treadmill, but those start at $1k, and get to over $3k, and then even higher with “request a quote” which means super expensive… So a pod or a Runn sensor is more than fine for what I’d be doing, if I had a basic treadmill (though the Assault AirRunner at $3,699 would be slick as that’s about as good a Zwift compatible treadmill as it gets). For outdoor running perhaps the Under Armour HOVR Machina (as noted in the bike section, I’m a size 9). EDIT July 2022: Holding off on most all here but the Stryd pod, mostly as there’s no way to use a treadmill here.

GoPro

The GoPro 9 Black…. Need some side accessories too, but I’ll update this later.

Kayak

Kayak – Once again, an inflatable kayak is needed because of space limitations, plus transportation. See the SUP list above for the PFD and Air Pump. The one on the list was made after a lot of research, but like many things during the pandemic, it is out of stock.

Paddle – One can’t kayak without a paddle…

Fitness Wearables

Okay, I have a Garmin Venu, but new to the fitness wishlist is the Garmin Forerunner 955, which would be far more ideal (the solar version would be even better, but that link is to the regular one).

Updates

September 2022 Update:

Climbing Gym Membership

So I have a thing through my insurance called Active & Fit. Probably use that, but that still costs $25 a month, but also covers the initiation fee at just $25 (most gyms have a higher one).

So I looked at a few local gyms. Fitness 19 was okay, however classes were an additional fee, plus outside the treadmills, stationary bikes, rowing machines, and the like, I wouldn’t know how to use the rest of the equipment. Same basic issue with Powerhouse Gym, which had more updated cardio machines, but their “If you say defund the police, we say find another gym” makes me think they are on the less accepting side, and more fascy side. There is a new gym coming soon, Crunch Fitness, which I’ll check out, but again, it’ll likely be full of equipment I don’t know how to use, and not enough to keep me motivated.

In the end I went with a local climbing gym, Ascend. In large part, because it will keep me entertained. There’s always plenty of climbing routes to try, especially as my skills improve. They got plenty of cardio machines, and free weights like the other gyms. Plus I’ve long enjoyed climbing. Back when I lived in Denver, it’d have been something I’d want to do when we’d visit the mountains, but no gear, no training… though I did climb what was probably a V0 one time, about 20 feet with no crash pad (bad idea) and no gear. There was a climbing gym at the back of a gymnastics place in Canton that was open when the guy who ran it could be around. There was Kendall Cliffs in Peninsula, but that was an extra far drive from where I lived, plus expensive (I didn’t get an insurance discount). There was also Rock Mill in Akron, closer, but still too expensive.

Side fun fact. Back when I applied to work at Senior TV (back in 2016), one of the questions the owner asked was what car I’d want, and why. I said a Subaru Outback or Crosstrek, because they matched the lifestyle I’d want to have, which involved climbing at Kendall Cliffs, kayaking, climbing outdoors, biking. Still a high want in cars, though now I’d probably go with a Ford Maverick Hybrid because far cheaper, and far better gas mileage, for non-hybrids, I’d probably go Hyundai Kona, with a roof rack… full electric would be between a Huundai Ionic 5, or Ford Mustang Mach E…. Anyhow, point is, climbing and kayaking/SUP have long been part of the desire list. So I think Ascend is the best personal fit. Plus they are local business, where Crunch, Fitness 19, Powerhouse Gym and the like are all franchises.

Older Updates:

Edit: 17 September 2022. I changed the start of the list, and moved the updates to the bottom here.

Edit: 9 August 2022. I’ve added a number of climbing things to it, as the gym I recently joined is a climbing gym. Shoes, should buy locally. To that end the gift card for that gym is probably best Ascend Climbing Online Store.

Edit: 3 August 2022. It occurs to me that I didn’t cover treadmills, another item that can’t really use in the current home due to size. I did mention some things to turn a standard treadmill into one that can be used with Zwift, which would be the main goal. Like the TechnoGym MyRun, at the high end. Though at that price, one nearly may as well get the Peloton treadmill, add the sensor, and use that, if one has the Peloton Bike + anyhow, as it would use the same membership, and make the membership more useful.
There’s also the idea of a power rack, probably a 3×3, 11 gauge steel, 5/8″ holes (1″ holes might be better, but such a machine jumps in price), Like the Rep PR-4000, and of course a good deal of accessories which I won’t even bother getting into on such a list here.

EDIT: 1 August 2022. While not possible in current home, I’ll also add a rower. There’s the lower end Concept 2 RowErg, and at the high end Aviron. Problem with Aviron, it requires a subscription, power, and Internet. Concept 2 can be done even outside.

EDIT: 24 July 2022. A couple minor revisions, including a Peloton section, a gym membership section… and as noted, revisions here and there. Key takeway is still the Amazon Fitness Wishlist, the Garmin 955 on it, a new iPad, a Stand Up Paddle Board (see section), and hopefully being able to get a bike and trainer, or Peloton Bike+ (or Peloton “hack”, see section).

EDIT: 29 August 2021. There honestly isn’t room for the items on this, or even really the bike trainer requests… to that end, while it is somewhat officially up, I’ll be doing a computer update list soon that will be far more applicable.

EDIT 31 May 2021: I’ve made a detailed breakdown of my Smart Bike trainer requests here. It covers many of the items here, but in more detail in regards to the trainer portion…