Looks like many of us are going to continue to work from home and with that comes the winter months of more indoor time. Now that we're in a groove and have all our technology at home working well it may be the ideal time to sort out our fitness goals—hey, who else gained that "COVID-19" lbs? All that baking has us wondering if we'll ever get out of our lounge wear. If you've been contemplating getting a Peloton you might be interested in the latest news (and pricing).
Peloton, the world's largest interactive fitness platform, announced the introduction of the new Peloton Bike+ and the Peloton Tread in Canada, growing its portfolio of immersive connected fitness products and experiences. The Peloton product suite now includes the original Peloton Bike, the Peloton Bike+, and the new Peloton Tread, coming in early 2021. The Peloton Bike+ will be available starting on September 9, along with the new price for the original Peloton Bike. See their site for pricing breakdown.
The Peloton Bike+, which will be available in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Germany, builds on the innovation of the original Peloton Bike by combining thoughtful hardware design, intuitive UI and software enhancements, and engaging content to create a new way to seamlessly combine strength and cardio training.
The company's technology and at-home fitness experiences has created quite an impressive following. The community has grown to over 2.6 million members since it launched eight years ago and continues set the pace placing them as a leader in the global connected fitness space.
What's new? The Peloton Bike+ builds on the innovation of the original Peloton Bike and includes some of the most member-requested hardware and software features and class content. Designed to create a challenging total body workout, the Bike+ makes it easier to complement an indoor cycling class with Peloton’s strength, yoga, stretching and meditation classes.
Peloton also introduces Bike Bootcamp, a new class format available to all Peloton members, starting September 15. An elite lineup of fitness instructors, including Peloton’s VP of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor Robin Arzón, Tread instructor Jess Sims, and Director of Cycling Cody Rigsby, will guide members through a motivating total body workout, integrating strength training with Peloton’s well-known cardio programming for a dynamic workout on and off the Bike+.
Features include:
- 23.8-inch rotating HD touchscreen: Seamlessly transition between cycling and floor-based workouts. The screen rotates 180 degrees left and right for easy viewing.
- High-fidelity four-speaker sound system: Clearer sound and quality for a more intense Instructor connection.
- Gymkit: With just a tap, pair your Apple Watch with the Bike+ to keep your metrics in sync.
- Auto-Follow: Stay focused on your workout with a touch-free, optional adjustment that automatically scales your resistance, based on Target Metrics.
- Throughout the class, the digitally-controlled resistance remembers where you fall within the Target Metrics and automatically adjusts based on instructor guidance, allowing you to fully lose yourself in the class.
The all-new Peloton Tread is a complete running and strength workout. Combining a modern design with Peloton’s compelling running and strength training content. The Tread has the fundamental elements of Tread+, like the control knobs and jump buttons, that make it easier for athletes at every fitness level to achieve their goals with intense total body workouts.
Features include:
- 23.8-inch HD touchscreen with integrated speakers: Transition seamlessly between the Tread and the floor during your workout. The screen tilts up and down 50 degrees, so you can have the best possible view and sound, bringing you even closer to Instructors.
- Designed to fit your daily routine: Tread measures smaller than most couches at 68 x 33 x 62 inches (L x W x H) and fits comfortably in most homes.
- Thoughtfully designed running platform: Tread has no front shroud, typically found in traditional belt treadmills, which creates an unencumbered training environment free of obstacles.
The cult-like following is real—I have a few friends who are absolutely in love with theirs, but you don't necessarily need any equipment to see what the hype is all about. Peloton offers two-tiered membership. The All-Access Membership, available with the purchase of any Peloton bike or tread for $49 monthly, allows Members to create accounts for the whole family. The Peloton App, which hosts an impressive library of content that requires NO Peloton equipment, is included with the All-Access Membership, or individuals without a bike or tread can purchase a Peloton Digital Membership for just $12.99 monthly.