Peloton Overview • Updated June 9, 2021
Bob Treemore is at it again, having discovered a large number of updated Peloton patents. These changes reveal potential updates to the Peloton leaderboard, pop-ups during classes, and a new accuracy rating.
After the Peloton Rower was announced at their Homecoming event in May, there have been no updates about it since. With Peloton’s shift in manufacturing and removal of social media posts mentioning the Peloton Rower, many have anticipated the release may have been delayed.
However, a recent update to the Peloton API hints that may not be the case. The Peloton Rower may still be released later this year.
Recent patents reveal new safety tech that could possibly be included with an upcoming rerelease of the Peloton Tread+. Discovered by Bob Treemore, two new treadmill safety patents have been filed by Peloton’s primary manufacturer, Rexon, in Taiwan.
Peloton has set august 19 for its Grand Reopening with both Peloton Studios New York and Peloton Studios London. After a soft reopening last month, it seems Peloton is almost ready for the studios to be fully open to the public.
Today, Peloton has announced that it will stop making their own bikes and treadmills, and instead seek to outsource all manufacturing. CEO Barry McCarthy said this is will allow the company to simplify its supply chain and fix its cost structure.
Given their similarities in both look and price, choosing between the Peloton Tread and NordicTrack 2450 can be tough. To help make the choice easier, I have put together a comprehensive list with over a dozen differences between the two treadmills.
Peloton gave a teaser of an upcoming rower during their Homecoming event last May. Since no additional details have so far been given, I went ahead and put together my own Peloton Rower wish list.
Peloton has expanded their popular Power Zone training program with two additional instructors: Sam Yo and Erik Jäger. Unlike Peloton’s other classes, members taking Power Zone workouts focus on staying in their individualized zones.
The addition of Sam and Erik brings the Power Zone roster up to six instructors – twice the size it was one year ago.
As of today, Peloton has removed the video chat feature on the Peloton Bike, Bike+, and Tread. Previously, members who had added each other as friends on Peloton could start a video chat if taking the same class. While Peloton mentioned this feature would be taken away last week in comments on their Facebook group, the video chat feature has now finally been taken down.
I have tested and reviewed over 50 pieces of home fitness tech this past year. From smart wearables like the Apple Watch, to indoor bikes like Peloton, there are a ton of great options to choose from. With so much to choose from, it can sometimes be hard figuring out which should take a priority.
To help you out, I have created tier list for the best fitness tech in 2022.
From Peloton to FightCamp to virtual reality boxing workouts like SuperNatural, there are now lots of home boxing programs to choose from. Over the past six months, I have been testing them all with the goal of finding out which home boxing workout is the best.
Peloton has recently removed all mentions of its recently teased rower, including a post on Twitter and Instagram. This should be concerning for anyone who may have been excited to possibly buy a Peloton Rower later this year.
This morning, our own Seth Weintraub traveled to Peloton HQ and participated in their first live studio class in over two years. Immediately after the 30-minute ride with Peloton instructor Robin Arzón was over, I interviewed Seth to see how it went!
Peloton is keeping its NYC and London studios closed for one last day as it prepares for a public reopening. Members will soon have a chance to attend live Peloton classes in person for the first time in more than two years.
Today, Peloton’s newest strength instructor, Logan Aldridge, is launching his first class, a 20-minute full-body strength class at 7 p.m. ET. A CrossFit Games competitor and para-athlete, Aldridge is the brand’s first “adaptive instructor” who plans to bring an inspiring mix of inclusive fitness training and accessibility to Peloton members with varying physical abilities. From the looks of this teaser, expect to seriously be challenged by what you think is possible.
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.