Peloton releases first round of Pilates classes

Earlier today, Peloton officially released its first set of Pilates classes for its subscribers.

The Peloton Pilates classes are led by Emma Lovewell, Sam Yo, Aditi Shah, Hannah Corbin, and Kristin McGee. The classes are available now, under “Strength” on the Peloton App or Bike and Tread.

There are currently 20 pilates classes available in the on-demand library, but there are no live options on the schedule at this time. It’s also not known how often Peloton will release new classes. When Peloton released the first round of Bare classes,

If you’re not familiar with pilates, here’s how the instructors describe the classes:

Sam Yo: It’s a low-impact and non-aerobic workout that helps improve muscle tone, flexibility, alignment and strength for all levels of fitness.

Aditi Shah: I like to think of Pilates as a way to develop integrity of movement that we can take off of the mat and into our lives.

Emma Lovewell: Pilates is all about loving your body better. We focus on creating deep core strength, body awareness, and flexibility. It’s like giving your body a big hug. 

Peloton’s class lineup includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced. No equipment is needed for Peloton Pilates as it’s all about training your body to be resilient with a low-impact workout method. Pilates is often confused with Yoga, but some of the terminologies are different in a Pilates class. Some of the moves will feel foreign but are meant to improve your strength and balance, coordination, and flexibility.