The At-Home Triathlon: Running, Rowing, and Riding for Fitness and Motherhood

Meet Mandy — Athlete, Mom, and Advocate for Everyday Fitness

Mandy Rose is the kind of person who makes you believe that discipline and joy can coexist in everyday life. Before becoming a mom, she was deeply rooted in the world of endurance sports — completing triathlons, dedicating countless hours to training, and chasing personal bests in every race she entered. For her, fitness wasn't just about staying in shape; it was a way to feel alive, focused, and grounded.

After becoming a mother, her focus in life shifted—not that fitness was no longer important, but rather that her approach to fitness changed. "I don't have time. Most of us don't. We need to make time for ourselves," she shared in a video blog. This was not a compromise, but rather a conscious decision to redefine her relationship with exercise.

From watching her vlogs, it's clear she has found a rhythm that lets her be both present for her child and committed to her health. It's a rhythm built on flexibility, creativity, and the understanding that workouts don't have to be long to be meaningful.

From Outdoor Races to Indoor Balance

Mandy exercises with her children

Before becoming a mom, Mandy's days were filled with long outdoor sessions — hours of road cycling, weekend half-marathons, and open-water swims. She thrived in that world of adrenaline and open skies. But those sessions demanded large chunks of uninterrupted time — something that became rare with a baby in the house.

She could have walked away from that level of activity, telling herself she'd "come back to it one day." Instead, she adapted. She began thinking like an athlete again — but this time, the "event" she was training for wasn't a race on the calendar, it was the daily endurance of parenting. The solution? Bringing her training indoors and transforming her living space into a fully functional home gym.

This shift gave her a new kind of balance — one where she could hop on the treadmill while her son played nearby, or fit in a rowing session during nap time. Instead of losing her athletic identity, she wove it into her role as a parent.

A Day in Mandy's Life

Morning: The Golden Hour
Mandy's mornings start early, often before the rest of the household is awake. She tiptoes into her home gym with a water bottle in hand, knowing these moments set the tone for the day. Sometimes it's a light jog; other times, a steady rowing session to loosen up her muscles. "If he's still sleeping, that's my golden window," she says in one video. This short but consistent ritual fuels her energy for breakfast prep, and the chaos ahead.

Midday: Training in Fragments
With work and childcare blending together, Mandy doesn't expect a solid hour of training. She works in fragments — 15 minutes here, 20 minutes there — stacking "micro-wins" into meaningful progress. A quick cycle between online meetings. A set of resistance intervals while her son colors beside her.

Evening: The Reset Ride
When the house finally quiets down, Mandy often ends her day on the bike. The room is dim, a playlist hums through the speakers, and she lets the day's stress fade with every pedal stroke. "It's the best reset button," she once mentioned during a live Q&A, smiling into the camera as sweat glistened on her forehead.

As we follow Mandy's journey, one thing becomes clear: she didn't just adjust her training to fit motherhood — she transformed it into something sustainable, enjoyable, and deeply personal.

Her At-Home Triathlon Circuit — Powered by Yesoul

Instead of logging miles outdoors, Mandy starts with the Yesoul T1M PLUS treadmill, a foldable model with a 21.5-inch rotatable display. She uses the built-in screen casting to stream upbeat playlists or training videos, turning her morning runs into something she actually looks forward to.

After finishing her run, Mandy often switches to the Yesoul G1M bike. What she loves most is how the large rotatable screen paired with the immersive sound system creates a truly engaging training environment. With vivid visuals and powerful audio, her cycling sessions feel more like an experience than a workout. Whether she's following along with online classes or riding through virtual scenic routes, the combination keeps her motivated and helps her forget about fatigue.

By alternating between the treadmill and the bike, Mandy has developed a low-impact endurance routine that mirrors the essence of triathlon training while avoiding the hassles of outdoor training, weather disruptions, and time constraints.

Why Her Home Gym Works

For most endurance enthusiasts, triathlon training often comes with some unavoidable challenges:

• Long training sessions that often require hours of uninterrupted time.
• Dependence on weather, roads, or swimming facilities.
• High-impact training that can lead to fatigue and even injury.
• And for parents like Mandy, there is the added challenge of balancing training with family responsibilities.

This is where the Yesoul system makes a difference. By combining the Yesoul T1M PLUS treadmill and the Yesoul G1M bike, Mandy has recreated the core elements of triathlon endurance training at home.

Yesoul T1M Plus treadmill and Yesoul G1M bike

The Yesoul T1M PLUS treadmill and G1M bike perfectly address Mandy's two biggest pain points in her daily training—space constraints and fragmented time. During the day, she can fold up the treadmill at any time, transforming the living room back into a play area for the children; at night, the spin bike becomes her private relaxation corner, allowing her to unwind and regain balance in a quiet atmosphere.

Looking ahead, Mandy hopes to add the Yesoul R1M Plus rowing machine to her home gym. She believes rowing can add a low-impact full-body workout to her training, completing the "running + cycling + rowing" triathlon combination. Under this system, she can achieve the same endurance and physical balance as outdoor training, but in a more sustainable form that suits family life.

More Than Fitness — A Way to Recharge

Parenting is physically demanding in its own right, but the emotional toll can be just as heavy. Mandy's home workouts have become a form of active self-care. The treadmill clears her head. The rower helps her release tension. The bike gives her a sense of accomplishment, even on days when everything else feels chaotic.

She says the biggest shift hasn't been in her muscles, but in her mindset. Training at home with the Yesoul setup has shown her that consistency doesn't require perfection — just small, deliberate choices made every day.

Her Advice for Other Moms

"If you're waiting for the perfect time, it's never going to come," Mandy says in one video, sweat dripping down her temple. "Start small. Start messy. Just start." She encourages other moms to view fitness not as another item on the to-do list, but as an investment in the energy they bring to the rest of their lives. "The more I take care of me, the more I can show up for him," she says, gesturing toward her son playing in the background.

The Takeaway

Mandy's story isn't about squeezing in triathlon training for the sake of medals — it's about building a life where her health and her family can thrive together. With the Yesoul T1M PLUS treadmill and Yesoul G1M bike, she's redefined what it means to be both a passionate fitness enthusiast and a present parent.

Her at-home triathlon circuit might look different from the open-road races she once loved, but in many ways, it's even more powerful. It's a reminder that fitness isn't just about the miles you cover — it's about the life you build along the way.