Peloton

Our colleague Ben Lovejoy over at 9to5Mac reported two days ago that Peloton was to eliminate Apple GymKit support later this month. Amidst member backlash, Peloton has now said they will keep Apple GymKit support for the Bike+. Keep reading below to learn more.

Peloton has been offering a handful of meet & greets over the past several months, and yesterday they announced another one, this time in Tysons, Virginia. Head below to learn more.

In a new series of classes now available from Peloton, the connected fitness company has introduced creative ways in which to incorporate exercise while commuting to and from work. Head below for more details about Peloton’s “Hack the Commute.”

As a reward for making it to the Super Bowl, the San Fransisco 49ers have each been gifted a Peloton Bike and a pair of cycling shoes – this is not the first time that the 49ers have taken care of its players, though. Head below to learn more.

Even though Black History Month started on February 1, Peloton announced on Monday its plans for 2024 Black History Month including new classes, content, and celebrations. Head below for more details.

At Connect the Watts, we love looking at home gyms and seeing what types of equipment and design choices people make to optimize their space – it offers us a glimpse into the lives of other fitness-minded people. Today’s at-home gym setup offers plenty of five-star equipment, including a Peloton Bike and an Assault Fitness AssaultBike, but with the exception of the dumbbells, there is no color to be seen anywhere. Head below to learn more.

Peloton last week launched the newest update to Peloton Entertainment, “Peloton Originals.” Within Peloton Originals, members will be able to access classes and documentaries. Head below for more details.

Lanebreak, Peloton’s gaming-inspired experience, is now available on the Peloton Tread+. Lanebreak combines motivational music and immersive visuals to give users a truly unique experience while working out that is now rolling out to the Tread+. Head below for more details.

It’s not every day that we see an at-home gym stacked with brand-name equipment, but today’s setup sets a new standard. Featuring a Peloton Bike, a Tonal, and a Coreboard, this home gym has everything you need and more. Head below for more details.

People who pre-ordered a Peloton Tread+ received an email yesterday that their treads would begin shipping within the next two weeks – this comes after Peloton’s long-awaited re-release of the Tread+ to the public. Head below for more details.

Earlier this month, an invite was sent to lululemon Studio Members inviting them to a special event – taking place today, January 23 – at Peloton Studios in New York, hosted by three lululemon instructors. Head below for more details.

Peloton this week announced that along with lululemon – as a part of their 5-year global partnership – they would be hosting the “Move For You Event” at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 28. Head below for more details.

$33 million to First Solar. Peloton never finished the construction on the facility, and now it will be utilized for job growth in Northwest Ohio. Head below for more details.

Peloton, in collaboration with the NBA, has announced a contest in which one lucky winner will not only be able to experience the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, but will also win a free Peloton Bike+. Head below to learn more.

Back in December, some Peloton Tread owners were experiencing an issue with their screens in which they were unable to turn them off. On its status page, Peloton acknowledged the issue and said they’d be sending a fix in January 2024, and that fix is starting to roll out to members. Head below for more details.

At the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2024, Sennheiser unveiled three new pairs of headphones – including the Momentum Sport – which can help track your fitness while you listen to music across multiple health platforms. Keep reading below the fold to learn more about Sennheiser’s Momentum Sport headphones.

Here at Connect the Watts, exercise and wellness are two of our favorite things, and we love seeing the spaces in which people work out. When creating a home gym setup, you don’t need much – you could truly get away with just a couple of free weights and a resistance band and have yourself a hell of a workout.

Today, we’re going to look at a simple yet functional home gym highlighted by The Gaigowski Group, a mother/daughter realtor team based out of Minnesota.

The internet was abuzz yesterday when award-winning director, Christopher Nolan, shared during an award acceptance speech in New York that a Peloton instructor critiqued one of his films while he was in the class. Head below the fold for more details.

Peloton has not had an easy go of its Tread+, the treadmill that was recalled after hundreds of incident reports, including the death of a child. The primary issue was that pets and people were being sucked underneath the Tread; the fix was approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, and how to install it is now rolling out to some Tread+ members. Head below for details.

In an attempt to drive accessibility and movement, Peloton today announced its partnership with TikTok to bring short-form videos and additional content to the social media platform. Head below for more details.