How it all began: February
In February 2026 I started with the Peloton bike. The appeal for me: it’s measurable. Every session delivers numbers – distance, power, cadence – and I see in black and white whether I’m making progress. For someone who wants to keep their metabolism in their own hands, that’s worth its weight in gold.
Timeline of the single-case documentation. February 2026: start with the Peloton bike. Spring: build routine, first successes. July 2026: first balance with a personal record of 285 and active days, plus strength training added. From autumn: monthly editions covering time in range, weight and lab values, working towards the long-term goal.
The path – from Februaryy to today and beyond
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February
Start with the
Peloton bike
Spring
Build routine,
first successes
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July 2026
First balance: record (285),
active days + strength added
from autumn
monthly editions:
TIR, weight, lab
Long-term goal
Holding type 2 diabetes in remission without medication – honestly documented, step by step.
Where I stand today: the numbers
From the build-up of recent months, a few metrics have emerged that I’m proud of. As a representative example, a documented 30-minute session:
A Peloton session in numbers from my records: a 30-minute ride covering 14.38 km, about 469 kcal of energy, an average power of 79 watts with a top of 327, and a personal 30-minute record of 285.
A Peloton session in numbers
From my records (30-min ride) · single case (n=1)
Distance
14.38
km
Energy
469
kcal
Ø power
79
watts (top 327)
30-min record
285
personal best
Cadence
74 Ø · Top 105
Resistance
35 %
Max. Herzfrequenz
89 % of max
The bike is my anchor: regular, measurable, and I see my progress in black and white.
The number that matters most to me is the personal 30-minute record of 285. Not because the figure itself is important, but because it shows: I’m more capable today than in February. Continuity beats intensity.
The most active day so far
A highlight was 17 July: on a single day, around 18.7 km on foot (while exploring Munich) and 29.61 km on the Peloton came together – almost 48 km of movement in total. The impressive part wasn’t the distance, but the effect on my blood sugar: despite hearty food it stayed largely in the target range. The whole analysis is in “How movement buffers everything”.
Why strength training joins now
So far my focus was on the bike. From now on I’m deliberately adding strength training at the gym during the week. The reason isn’t looks, but metabolism: more muscle mass means more “storage space” for glucose and supports insulin sensitivity long-term. Endurance and strength complement each other – one lowers acutely, the other builds the foundation. How differently my blood sugar reacts to both kinds of exertion I’ve described in “Blood sugar during training” and “Exercise: down first, then up”.
A look ahead to edition 2
The next edition gets concrete: the first full month with average time in range, the weight trend and an honest verdict on how the combination of bike and strength feels in everyday life. All documented via daily check-ins.
Key takeaways
- Start of Peloton training in February 2026 – chosen because it’s measurable.
- Personal 30-minute record: 285 – evidence of progress since the start.
- Most active day (17 Jul): almost 48 km (walking + bike), blood sugar stable despite hearty food.
- From now on strength training is added – for long-term insulin sensitivity.
- From edition 2: real monthly values (time in range, weight, later HbA1c).