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…
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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….
Peloton Gifts: A Gift Guide for Peloton Users
Are you looking for Peloton gifts for the pelo-obsessed person in your life for Valentine’s Day? Or gifts for someone with a Peloton cycle or Tread? As a fellow pelo-addict, I can tell you this: I think I’ve found the best gifts for Peloton riders or Peloton users or gifts for Peloton lovers like me. …
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…
Tour de Peloton Challenge
Are you wondering what the Tour de Peloton challenge is? I know I was the first time I’d heard it. In fact, the first time I heard about the Peloton tour, I thought it might have something to do with the Tour de France. You know, like a multi-day, many thousands mile ride. Um, no…
Peloton and Food: What to Eat Before and After You Exercise
When it comes to Peloton and food, the first thing you may think about is this: what’s the best thing to eat before and after you exercise. Well, tastes and opinions vary. Peloton instructor Matt Wilpers swears that a banana is what gets him through a hard workout. Other instructors favor a more protein-heavy menu…
How to Make an Exercise Desk at Home
Have you considered setting up an exercise desk at home? If so, you’re not alone. With so many of us not working in traditional offices, we are finding ourselves having to set up workable office spaces at home. At the same time, if you exercise regularly, you may have to learn how to balance that…
Peloton Yoga Basics and Review
When we first got our Peloton bike in 2016, there was such a thing as Peloton yoga but it wasn’t very robust. One teacher had yoga classes available on demand and, frankly, she wasn’t my cup of tea. Fast forward to 2018 when Peloton introduced us to three new yoga instructors: Aditi Shah, Kristin McGee…
Peloton Bike Shoes Review
What are the best Peloton bike shoes? What spin shoes are compatible with a Peloton cycle? How do the Peloton bike shoes fit? These are some of the most common questions I get about Peloton bike ownership. It seems that buying Peloton bike shoes is where most people get tripped up. And I get it….