Peloton
Peloton Overview • Updated June 9, 2021
Welcome to our live show/podcast, the Weekly Watt, which brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.
In this week’s episode, we discuss the iFIT and Peloton lawsuit settlement – including the new details that we dug up.
Joining us during the second half of the show to talk about how to use data to guide your training is Justin Roethlingshoefer. Justin is a the founder of Own It, a digital coaching platform.
Listen or watch the episode below!
Today we take a hands-on look at the new Peloton Heart Rate Armband. Peloton’s previous heart rate monitor was well known to be a cheap, poorly made device (which they still sell for $34). However, this new Peloton armband is strong step in the right direction. You can easily tell that there is a similar design philosophy as used in the recent Peloton Guide.
Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.
In this week’s episode, we watch the Peloton Homecoming LIVE and react to all of the announcements – including the new Peloton Rower – with our guest Crystal O’Keefe.
Crystal is the co-host of several podcasts including the popular weekly Peloton show, “The Clip-Out”.
Check it out below!
According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Peloton is looking for a lifeline by actively exploring investors to buy a 15% to 20% stake in the company.
Peloton is offering $150 of free accessories in their Guide bundle for Mother’s Day. For those who already bought the Peloton Guide, you are still eligible to get in on the deal. Read below to learn how to get the deal.
Peloton has lowered pricing for their bike lease program, One Peloton Club. Previously, pricing was not mentioned on the Peloton site, as it varied by showroom. Now that the costs are the same for everyone, I went and crunched the numbers to see whether it is worth it or not.
The Peloton Bike does a great job of tracking your workout metrics after each ride. While these metrics are all viewable under your profile, it has not been organized well to allow members to easily analyze and track their progress.
Released today, a new iOS app called CycleStats seeks to solve this problem, both with better visualized training data and more comprehensive analytics tools.
For the first time, Peloton has released strength focused split programs for its members. These programs are designed to be repeated for four weeks, with specific days designated to work various muscle groups. While a very traditional approach to strength training, it is new to Peloton members.
The split programs have been made available as Peloton Guide exclusives for the first seven weeks. However, with the links below, all Peloton members can take them without having to wait.
Reading a Reddit thread that was subsequently deleted by the mods, a reader was asking how to get into the top echelon of riders and there were some great tips. I thought I might chime in with my own experience, having spent over two years researching the matter and putting those strategies into the ride.
New “Mothers Day Bundles” are now available on Peloton and one offer seems too good to be true. The best deal can be found with the $295 bundle combining the new Peloton Guide (reg. $295), Peloton Heart Rate (reg. $90), and Peloton Workout Mat (reg $70)
As of right now, when you add this deal to your cart, an additional $150 is taken off, making the total just $145!
UPDATE: the website has been adjusted and the new bundle price is $295. However, there still is a way to order the non-bundled Peloton Guide for just $145 (detailed below).
Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.
In this week’s episode, we discuss the potential design leak of Peloton’s new rower, as well as our thoughts on the current connected rowing landscape.
Joining our hosts, Colin Jenkins and Eric Malzone, is Peloton’s original head instructor, Lisa Niren. Lisa tells us about her early days with Peloton and how that has led up to her new project with the recently released FITURE fitness mirror.
We cover all that and the rest of connected fitness in this week’s episode. Check it out below!
In this Renpho Smart Treadmill review, we will cover everything you should know before you decide to buy. Renpho’s new foldable, auto-adjusting treadmill is a hidden gem for those looking for a low cost alternative to the Pelton Tread. Read below to get the full scoop.
A recent patent application made by Rexon in February of 2022 may show the design of the upcoming Peloton Rower. Discovered by Bob Treemore, the design shows a rower which uses a “Peloton-style” knob to adjust its magnetic resistance. Rexon is one of Peloton’s primary manufacturer partnerships.
Peloton recently released its first strength-focused hardware with the Peloton Guide. Given their similar cost and AI movement tracking features, you might be wondering how the Peloton Guide stacks up vs the Tempo Move. Read (or watch) below to get our in-depth comparison.
As promised, Peloton is continuing to release content exclusive to the new Peloton Guide. Four split strength programs became available this morning to members currently using the Guide.
Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.
In this week’s episode, we discuss Peloton’s upcoming price changes, our thoughts on the new Peloton Guide, and the future potential of AI Computer Vision.
Joining our hosts, Colin Jenkins and Eric Malzone, is the Founder and CEO of Asensei, Steven Webster. Asensei is a connected apparel and computer vision development company with some exciting new projects coming soon.
We cover all that and the rest of connected fitness in this week’s episode. Check it out below!
Peloton’s Extended Warranty, rebranded as ‘Peloton Protection Plan,’ is now more appealing to its US members. Earlier this month, Peloton announced changes that include allowing warranties to transfer and longer coverage at lower monthly prices.
Peloton has announced a handful of major changes, including price cuts for its hardware products as well as the first-ever price increase for the All-Access monthly subscription. The price of the Bike will drop by $300, from $1,745 to $1,445, while the Bike+ will drop to under $2,000 for the first time. Head below for the full details…
When reviewing the new Peloton Guide, I noticed that my Strive Score seemed to be pretty low. At the time, I didn’t think much of it. But after seeing comments from a few others about their Strive Score, I figured I would investigate it further. Here is what I found.
Buy a new Peloton Guide? Here are 13 of the best accessories to help you get the best results possible. This list includes dumbbells, workout mats, fans, and other essentials to go along with your new best friend!
The newly released Peloton Guide has so far been met with mixed reviews. Automatic rep counting was one of several missing features many were hoping for. Peloton so far has not discounted nor confirmed that rep counting will be added in the future.
So while the Peloton Guide won’t count your reps for now, we found a Peloton Tread that can!
In this Peloton Guide review, we will cover everything you should know before you decide to buy. Peloton’s first attempt at strength-focused hardware enables you to see yourself on a television screen alongside an instructor. Is it enough to justify the $295 cost? Read (or watch) below to get the full scoop.
Peloton has expanded their bike lease program, One Peloton Club, to six more states. In addition to more locations, Peloton has added the ability to lease the Peloton Bike+.
With the Peloton Guide now available for purchase, many are wondering what value it will add to their home workouts. With very limited tracking capabilities and no form feedback, will it be worth the $295 price tag?
Possibly. However, there is an even more compelling reason for members to buy the Peloton Guide: timed exclusives.
With so many bikes available like Peloton, NordicTrack, Echelon, and others, it can be hard to make a choice. Let us help with our updated 2022 list of the best connected exercise bikes broken down by price and category!
Peloton’s first piece of strength hardware, the Peloton Guide, is set to release on Tuesday, April 5. However, since its announcement last year, surprisingly few details about the Peloton Guide have been revealed. With less than a day until release, more details about this mysterious device are finally rolling in.
Update: More info released on upcoming Exclusive Content for Peloton Guide owners.
Buy a new Peloton recently? Here are 10 of the best accessories for your Peloton Bike, including cycling shoes, sweat towels, bike fans, and other essentials for your new best friend.
As somebody who regularly uses the Peloton Bike and Tread, I wanted to learn more about how I could use my WHOOP strap to get the best results possible. This led me to a discussion with fitness tracker and recovery expert Justin Roethlingshoefer. Here is what he told me.
Peloton has announced they will be expanding their boxing class roster with two additional instructors: Becs Gentry and Jermaine Johnson. Alongside their announcement, Peloton has added six new on-demand boxing classes.
This morning, Peloton announced that it will be adding a brand new class category: Boxing Bootcamp. Like other Peloton boot camps, these classes will have you going back and forth between intervals of conditioning and strength training.
Eight Sleep, which makes temperature-adjusting smart mattresses and covers, have announced new integrations on Peloton, Apple Health, Oura, Garmin, and others. With the ability to connect these other fitness and health services, you can now get even more insights into how your body recovers.
Peloton’s new official podcast ‘Fitness Flipped’, hosted by cycling instructor Tunde Oyeneyin, has just released their third episode this week. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and a variety of other platforms. ‘Fitness Flipped’ is also available as a workout on the Peloton app if you want to burn some calories while listening.
In this comparison of iFIT (makers of NordicTrack and Proform treadmills) and Peloton, we will discuss the differences between their running programs. Which of these two connected fitness platforms is best for runners? Read (or watch) below to find out.
While the long-awaited pause feature was rolled out to the Peloton Bike and Bike+ late last year, the Peloton Tread never received it. Now, it is finally here, and the pause button is being added to both the Peloton Tread and Tread+ in their latest update.
For the first time, Peloton is offering everyone (not just members) a chance to purchase a refurbished Peloton bike at a discounted price. This time the discount takes off $450 to bring the total cost of the original bike to $1,045 with an additional $250 for shipping.
Peloton’s upcoming strength device, the Peloton Guide, is currently scheduled to be released on April 5. All of Peloton’s marketing material for the Peloton Guide has mentioned that Peloton’s new heart rate monitor will be included.
That is no longer the case.
Late last week, Peloton instructor Chase Tucker announced on Instagram that he was leaving Peloton to pursue other opportunities. Peloton has so far had a very strong retention of their coaches with less than a handful having left over the past several years. While we may never know why Chase left, a look into class ratings may be an indication.
To be honest, I did not want to get the Peloton Tread. My initial plan was to wait for the more premium Peloton Tread+ to be released after it was recalled last year.
However, given Peloton’s current situation, it was made pretty clear to me that the Tread+ will likely not be released again anytime soon. So I gave in, and ordered the Peloton Tread instead.
I am glad I did.
Welcome to our complete beginner’s guide for the new Peloton Tread. Here we will cover everything you need to know from safety considerations, warranty information, selecting classes, and more!
As reported by our colleagues at Connect The Watts, Peloton yesterday started rolling out support for Apple Watch heart rate integration to its Bike and Tread products. In conjunction with this announcement, Peloton has also started selling Apple Watch bands featuring a prominent Peloton logo.
Could this be a sign that, despite being competitors in the subscription fitness industry, Peloton is looking to cozy up to Apple?
As it looks to return to growth and profitability, Peloton will soon start testing a new way to get a Peloton Bike as well as a Peloton subscription for a single monthly price. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, Peloton stores in select cities will offer a bike and subscription combo starting at $60 per month starting on Friday…
Peloton is rolling out a major new feature addition for Bike and Tread users who also have an Apple Watch. The feature has slowly started rolling out to Peloton users today, with the company confirming the news in a blog post. Head below for the full details on how to pair your Apple Watch with your Peloton Bike or Tread.
If you are like most Peloton members, you may enjoy looking at and trying to improve upon your personal records. Overtime though, the metrics used for these records become more and more inaccurate. So in order to prevent that from happening, here is how to calibrate your Peloton bike.
Peloton’s new video game mode, Lanebreak, finished up their beta last week and has finally launched for everyone with a Peloton Bike or Peloton Bike+. So yesterday, I scrapped everything left on my schedule to take several of the 15 currently available rides. And you know what… Peloton has done a hell of a job here – Lanebreak is off to a great start!
Peloton’s new video game mode, called ‘LaneBreak’, is now live on both the Peloton Bike and Bike+. The two-month-long beta ended last week, and now the new mode is available for all Peloton bike owners after installing the latest update.
Peloton’s brand-new CEO Barry McCarthy tried to quell rumors that the company is teeing up for a sale, saying instead that it will “double down” on content and international expansion, according to a new report.
Update: The Financial Times now reports that Nike has also discussed an acquisition of Peloton. The report also says: “Other buyers are also likely to emerge, said those briefed on the matter, potentially including Apple and large private equity buyers.”
Peloton’s struggles over the last several months have been well-documented, leading to speculation about a potential acquisition by a Big Tech company. While some investors have called on Peloton to consider a sale to Apple, a new report from The Wall Street Journal says that Amazon is expressing interest in a potential deal.
