With the holidays right around the corner, I figured it was time to write a Peloton gift guide just for 2020. I’ve already got a super-power post on Peloton gifts, including milestone gifts. But I know that the holidays are another animal all together. For starters, people are probably looking for gift ideas that fit…
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Remote Peloton Bike Fitting: My Review
For months I’d been reading Facebook posts about people getting a remote Peloton bike fitting. Most of the people doing these bike fit sessions were in the Power Zone Pack. They wanted to make sure they were in the best position possible on their Peloton for their power zone training and other classes. At $149…
Best Heart Rate Monitor for Peloton
If you’re wondering if the best heart rate monitor for Peloton is the one that comes with your bike or Tread, this blog post will answer that question. I can tell you that when we first got our Peloton bike in 2016, I strapped on the Peloton heart rate monitor and started working out. However,…
Peloton Bike Pedals: Best Answers to Your Questions
There are so many questions about Peloton bike pedals. I mean, hundreds. I’ve had readers write to me asking questions as varied as “Why are my pedals clicking?” to “Can I ride my Peloton wearing sneakers?” And it makes sense. If you’re new to spinning, the Peloton bike pedals may seem weird and intimidating. I…
Peloton Gifts: A Gift Guide for Peloton Users Updated 2020
I’ve just updated this post on Peloton gifts for the pelo-obsessed person in your life. It includes ideas for the holidays, such as Peloton Christmas ornament options that you can find on Etsy. This post is for anyone looking for gifts for someone with a Peloton cycle or Tread. As a fellow pelo-addict, I can…
The Latest on the Best Peloton Bike Alternatives for Every Budget
Peloton bike alternatives were in the news recently. Here’s what happened. Echelon, maker of a “smart” stationary bicycle that competes with Peloton, announced that it was working with Amazon to bring the “Prime Bike” to market. People were super excited that you would be able to get a Peloton alternative for under $500. However, Amazon…
Peloton Instructor Quotes
It doesn’t take you long, as a Peloton owner, to become familiar with Peloton instructor quotes. For example, every ride with Christine begins “Drop your shoulders, drop your baggage.” And even though I’ve heard it hundreds of times, every time I smile. That catchphrase brings me comfort, because it’s become so familiar. I don’t know…
Discover Must See Ideas for Your Peloton Room
When we were selling our home in New Jersey a few years ago, we had no idea that folks looking at our house were also interested in Peloton room ideas. How did we know this? Because we would come home from having a showing or an afternoon with an open house, and we would find…
Peloton for Kids: Is Peloton Safe for Kids
When we got our Peloton bike in 2016, I didn’t have to think about Peloton for kids and how they might use it. Because at that time my daughters were 19 and 21. However, you may be in a very different place. Maybe you are a parent stuck at home with your kids home from…
Hotels with Peloton Bikes Updated for 2020
I wanted to update this article about hotels with Peloton bikes to let you know this: even though many people are not traveling these days, hotels are open. And many hotel gyms are. Which means that if you’re staying in a hotel with a Peloton cycle in the gym, you can likely get your workout…
What are Peloton Milestones
Probably almost as soon as you got your bike or Tread or logged onto the Peloton app, you found yourself asking, “What are Peloton milestones?” That’s because during a class you heard an instructor say something like, “Wow, we’ve got a lot of milestones today. I hope I can get to everyone” or something such….
Maintaining a Peloton
I’ve had readers reach out and ask for advice about maintaining a Peloton bike. Many had already read my article on how to clean a Peloton but they wanted more information. They wanted to know about things like maintenance of the pedals and if your Peloton bike needs a tune up and what you should…
Organize Your Peloton Workout Calendar
Are you looking to organize your Peloton workout calendar? Or, not sure if it’s OK to ride your Peloton everyday or even exercise every day of the week? Or, maybe you’re wondering how many times a week you should do Peloton? First, you’re not alone in wondering these things and asking these questions. Second, I…
Best Mat for Peloton Review
When it comes to accessories and the best mat for Peloton, I’ve come to realize something important. There are three kinds of mats for Peloton that you might be considering. Perhaps that’s how you ended up on this review blog post. First, there is the Peloton bike mat or the mat that goes under the…
Best Weights for Peloton
So, what are the best weights for Peloton? Well, it depends on how you plan to use them. As far as I can see, there are three scenarios when you might be looking for weights to use with Peloton classes. Firstly, there are weights for the Peloton bike. However, you may be one of the…
Peloton Digital App Review
When you get either the Peloton cycle or the Peloton Tread, you automatically “get” the Peloton digital app. That is, your subscription for your workout equipment includes a free digital membership to Peloton. But let’s be honest. Not everyone can afford the bike or treadmill. Well, here’s the good news. You don’t have to own…
Must Have Best Peloton Accessories: Updated 2020
I’ve updated this article on the best Peloton accessories in 2020 to reflect people who may have purchased a Peloton to help them exercise at home. When I originally wrote this blog post on Peloton must haves, I’d highlighted 13 Peloton bike accessories that have made my Peloton ownership more enjoyable. But after having my…
Peloton for Beginners: Starter Tips and Beginner Plan
When it comes to Peloton for beginners, there is a lot of territory to cover. I know. Because I was once a Peloton beginner. That was me in the picture here, back in 2016 when we first got our Peloton bike. I had no idea how to get started, beyond getting on the cycle and…