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Peloton instructor Chase Tucker is leaving, and class ratings may indicate why

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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.

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Review: The Peloton Tread is a great addition for existing Peloton members

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.

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The future of fitness according to 186 industry leaders at the 2022 Connected Health & Fitness Summit

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Last week, I had the opportunity to listen and talk with 186 industry leaders at the 2022 Connected Health and Fitness Summit in Los Angeles. The topics ranged from exciting new AI tech to fitness in the metaverse and how gyms evolve member experiences. Though there was one singular question underlying it all:

What will fitness look like in a post-pandemic world?

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Peloton now sells Apple Watch bands; is it cozying up to Apple under its new leadership?

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?

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Peloton will soon give you a Bike and All-Access subscription for just $60/month

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…

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Muse S Headband (Gen. 2) review: Surprisingly effective digital peace of mind

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Following the fall launch of the second-generation Muse S headband, I was able to try one out for myself and see what this “digital sleep pill” was all about. In addition to testing the Muse S headband’s non-pharmaceutical sleep support, I also took a look at its meditation guidance to find that inner peace we all long for. Here’s how it went.

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Peloton Lanebreak review: not perfect, but a great start!

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!

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