For the past few months, I’ve been using the NordicTrack 2950 treadmill as my first connected treadmill experience that I actually enjoy using.
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iFit releases new TV app for large screen workouts
If you’re wanting to get started on a 2021 fitness goal, iFit is making that even easier with their new iFit TV apps.
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As was rumored, Peloton released its Beatles collection on Christmas day.
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If you were waiting until the next Peloton sale on apparel or you have some Christmas money to spend, Peloton just kicked off a 40% off sale on select styles.
Expand Expanding CloseEchelon Fitness sees 1,000% growth in 2020, expanding to new HQ, and expects new investor
The surge in demand for at-home fitness products didn’t just affect Peloton, Echelon Fitness also reported record earnings in 2020.
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My biggest problem with Peloton is how little time I give myself away from it. I generally try to ride six days a week at minimum and rarely do anything less than a half-hour class, and this has led to muscle fatigue. One of the ways I’ve combated it is using Panache.
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Last week, in Vanity Fair, an article was released that looks at how Peloton’s instructors have gone from fitness instructors to Internet celebrities.
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One of the benefits of connected fitness is working out on your own schedule. That doesn’t mean that finding the time for live classes is easy, though.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Episode one now available] Peloton announces prenatal program with Robin Arzón with new YouTube series
When Robin Arzón announced her pregnancy a few months back during a live ride, the Peloton community rejoiced with her. Today, Peloton is further expanding its community by launching a prenatal program as first reported by Yahoo.
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Earlier today, Peloton officially released its first set of Pilates classes for its subscribers.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton welcomes Cliff Dwenger and Mayla Wedekind to the Bike instructor family
Rumors have persisted for the past few months that Peloton would be adding new instructors to their team in Germany, and they made it official today.
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As expected, Peloton will not have live classes around Christmas and New Year’s Eve/Day this holiday season.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: Without smart exercise hardware, Apple Fitness+ is no Peloton killer
During Apple’s fall event, the company announced Fitness+, a new subscription service with deep integration with Apple Watch that became available on December 14th, 2020.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Now available to purchase] Amazon Halo review: a great passive health tracker
Update: Amazon Halo is now available to purchase without requesting an invite. Nothing has changed of my opinion from the original review.
The health and wellness industry has been something Apple has been focusing on for several years with the Apple Watch. After the first version focused on apps and communication, Apple pivoted in the following years toward the Apple Watch, becoming the ultimate fitness tracker by adding GPS, new workout types, ECG monitor, and much more. Amazon is relatively new to the health and wellness industry as a first-party product. While Amazon sells several fitness items, it has not branched out into a first-party connected fitness device until the Amazon Halo. I’ve been wearing the Halo for the first month, and I am finally at a place where I understand what the product is and what it’s not.
Expand Expanding CloseHow Peloton CEO John Foley spends his Sundays
In the NY Times, Peloton CEO John Foley documents how he spends his Sundays.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton sued over the lack of Closed Captioning despite offering the feature
On Friday, TMZ broke the news that Peloton is being sued in the state of New York over the lack of closed captioning in the Peloton service.
Expand Expanding CloseiFit adds new mainstream music functionality to its platform
One of the lacking areas for iFit’s fitness platform has been music, but the product is gaining additional functionality through the iFit mainstream music feature.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton joining Nasdaq as it caps off an impressive year
On Friday evening, it was announced that Peloton would be added to the Nasdaq-100 when the markets open on Monday, December 21, 2020.
Expand Expanding CloseAxios Pro Rata hosts Peloton fundraiser for #RestaurantStrong
The Axios Pro Rata podcast announced yesterday that it’s hosting a fundraiser on Saturday through a Peloton ride.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Fitness+ vs. Peloton digital: Which service is best for workouts in 2021?
Apple Fitness+ was unveiled at Apple’s September Apple Watch event, but a specific arrival date wasn’t shared. It’s now been announced that the personalized fitness service based around Apple Watch will be available on December 14. If you’re looking to add in a new workout routine for 2021, you might be asking which service is best: Apple Fitness+ vs. Peloton?
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2020 hasn’t been all good news for Peloton. In late November, a new lawsuit was filed against them for violation of New York labor laws and religious discrimination. Read on for the latest details of the new Peloton lawsuit.
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In the latest episode of Ali on the Run, Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin joins as a guest talk all things Peloton and fitness.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton CEO predicts 20 or 30 million subscribers in the not-too-distant future
In a new Bloomberg article, Peloton CEO John Foley is called the Exercise, and the article takes a look at the wild ride $PTON has been on in 2020 while trying to keep pace with ever-increasing demand.
Expand Expanding CloseChristmas purge hits Peloton’s on-demand library
It’s not the first time it’s happened, and it likely won’t be the last, but Peloton has once again purged a large number of on-demand rides from its archives. Who was the biggest loser in the latest Peloton class purge?
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