Why is Peloton so great?

Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Op here. I’m actually pretty impressed with all the positive feedback and good info. Thank you. I don’t see one person saying “yeah I bought it but I didn’t think it was great”‘I know people do sell them on marketplace but it sounds like more people love it than don’t.


I love ours, OP. I never took a spin class before we bought it, but ordered based on the recommendation of friends I worked out with (in the Before Times), who knew me well enough to make the recommendation. It has something for everyone and such a diversity of content. The off the bike stuff is great, too--yoga, meditation, strength, running, etc.

As to a PP's comment about it only being good for people who've never worked out before: that's absolutely false. I've been an athlete for 30+ years. The friends who recommended it to me have similarly strong athletic backgrounds. If you want to, you can work very, very hard on the bike, and the whole Power Zone program approximates the kind of personalizing training that endurance athletes do. It's good stuff.
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Anonymous wrote:DH got the spin bike they sell at Costco for $385 and it comes with a free one year iFit membership. So far his favorite “class” is a guy who does different rides around the Vietnamese countryside. No way we could justify spending the extra to get the Peloton brand bike and pay a crazy monthly fee when this one was available.

But it’s like you’re missing the complete point. That doesn’t sound motivating at all and 12.99/month (which is hardly crazy) could make it an amazing experience.


How am I missing the point? iFit offers the same type of classes that y'all looooovvveee on the Peleton app, but he prefers the virtual outdoor ride. And if you do buy the Peleton bike, the monthly subscription is a lot higher. So between the bike and the subscription, it's way more expensive.

Enjoy your kool-aid.
Anonymous
I have a Tread+ and I just bought a Bike+ ..waiting for delivery. I love Peloton!
Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DH got the spin bike they sell at Costco for $385 and it comes with a free one year iFit membership. So far his favorite “class” is a guy who does different rides around the Vietnamese countryside. No way we could justify spending the extra to get the Peloton brand bike and pay a crazy monthly fee when this one was available.

But it’s like you’re missing the complete point. That doesn’t sound motivating at all and 12.99/month (which is hardly crazy) could make it an amazing experience.


How am I missing the point? iFit offers the same type of classes that y'all looooovvveee on the Peleton app, but he prefers the virtual outdoor ride. And if you do buy the Peleton bike, the monthly subscription is a lot higher. So between the bike and the subscription, it's way more expensive.

Enjoy your kool-aid.


DP. I just don't understand you PP. You want to hate on people who have found a way to exercise that they enjoy. If someone is exercising when they were not before, then it is a worthwhile investment. Exercising regularly helps stave off a lot of health issues and saves people money down the road.

If you don't want a peloton, don't buy one, no one is trying to convince you to buy a peloton. You're just in here telling all of us who have found success in finding fitness (some for the first time in our lives) that we're cultists. I mean maybe so but in this case we're better off for being them.

iFit BTW simply does not offer class content at the level peloton does, particularly cycling content. That is just not true. Even if you just take power zone training as the difference. Certainly I do far far far more than random scenic rides which are basically not a workout on peloton.
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DH got the spin bike they sell at Costco for $385 and it comes with a free one year iFit membership. So far his favorite “class” is a guy who does different rides around the Vietnamese countryside. No way we could justify spending the extra to get the Peloton brand bike and pay a crazy monthly fee when this one was available.

But it’s like you’re missing the complete point. That doesn’t sound motivating at all and 12.99/month (which is hardly crazy) could make it an amazing experience.


How am I missing the point? iFit offers the same type of classes that y'all looooovvveee on the Peleton app, but he prefers the virtual outdoor ride. And if you do buy the Peleton bike, the monthly subscription is a lot higher. So between the bike and the subscription, it's way more expensive.

Enjoy your kool-aid.


DP. I just don't understand you PP. You want to hate on people who have found a way to exercise that they enjoy. If someone is exercising when they were not before, then it is a worthwhile investment. Exercising regularly helps stave off a lot of health issues and saves people money down the road.

If you don't want a peloton, don't buy one, no one is trying to convince you to buy a peloton. You're just in here telling all of us who have found success in finding fitness (some for the first time in our lives) that we're cultists. I mean maybe so but in this case we're better off for being them.

iFit BTW simply does not offer class content at the level peloton does, particularly cycling content. That is just not true. Even if you just take power zone training as the difference. Certainly I do far far far more than random scenic rides which are basically not a workout on peloton.


Don't have one, so no dog in this fight. But of all the things to criticize on DCUM, people happily doing something healthy is not the one I'd pick.
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DH got the spin bike they sell at Costco for $385 and it comes with a free one year iFit membership. So far his favorite “class” is a guy who does different rides around the Vietnamese countryside. No way we could justify spending the extra to get the Peloton brand bike and pay a crazy monthly fee when this one was available.

But it’s like you’re missing the complete point. That doesn’t sound motivating at all and 12.99/month (which is hardly crazy) could make it an amazing experience.


How am I missing the point? iFit offers the same type of classes that y'all looooovvveee on the Peleton app, but he prefers the virtual outdoor ride. And if you do buy the Peleton bike, the monthly subscription is a lot higher. So between the bike and the subscription, it's way more expensive.

Enjoy your kool-aid.

That was me. Sorry. I just don’t think ifit sounds comparable to peloton like, at all. I can’t see how that would keep your interest for a long time. But if it works for you, it’s great. I will stick with the kool-aid!!
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DH got the spin bike they sell at Costco for $385 and it comes with a free one year iFit membership. So far his favorite “class” is a guy who does different rides around the Vietnamese countryside. No way we could justify spending the extra to get the Peloton brand bike and pay a crazy monthly fee when this one was available.

But it’s like you’re missing the complete point. That doesn’t sound motivating at all and 12.99/month (which is hardly crazy) could make it an amazing experience.


How am I missing the point? iFit offers the same type of classes that y'all looooovvveee on the Peleton app, but he prefers the virtual outdoor ride. And if you do buy the Peleton bike, the monthly subscription is a lot higher. So between the bike and the subscription, it's way more expensive.

Enjoy your kool-aid.

That was me. Sorry. I just don’t think ifit sounds comparable to peloton like, at all. I can’t see how that would keep your interest for a long time. But if it works for you, it’s great. I will stick with the kool-aid!!


I checked out the ifit classes before I finally decided to go with a peloton. I think if you are very self-motivated and want to do things like go on virtual outdoor rides, then ifit seemed fine. But none of the ifit classes were anything like the Peloton classes in terms of instructor quality, music, types of classes, etc. The scenic rides on peloton do seem to be popular but I think most people use them for recovery rides. I think it's great that people are exercising so if they are happy with ifit, then great - but it's not the same as Peloton. It is more expensive but for me, it's worth it as I know I wouldn't use the ifit much. If you would, then good for you!
Anonymous
Love the concept but the bike makes my azz hurt.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:It isn’t. People like to buy expensive things because they “deserve” it. Then they feel the overwhelming need to proclaim how great it is to validate spending a stupid amount of money on a stationary bike.


This is so not true. Why do people say this about Peloton. I have been an avid runner, yoga, and strength training person for years. Running was free but yoga and going to gym for weights was not. Once dc were busy, my job intense, and commute longer it was very hard to make. A friend told me about peloton as I had never done a spin class. I bought the bike and then was able to do classes and tread on the app.

Guess what.... two years later I have an almost perfect daily record. I don’t have to run in the dark by myself in the cold or rain, I don’t have to dress and drive for 15- 20 min each way to gym, I don’t have to wait for the gyms hours or class schedule. And, my dh and two teens use the bike often enough.

I don’t get how people want to invest so little in their health. After you purchase bike you pay 39$ ( i think per month.) That is so inexpensive for something that keeps you fit, is enjoyable, seems like a hobby, and can be used by anyone.

I agree with you in that I deserve to take care of my health and my self. I love spin, running, strength, yoga, meditation. It’s a great product for me and still going strong two years in. Most people do not stick with gyms or exercise routines, if this allows them to do so for about 2$ a day.....why not.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I have a Tread+ and I just bought a Bike+ ..waiting for delivery. I love Peloton!


I have had the app since last June and am buying the Tread+ to replace my 11-year-old treadmill and I am giving my Sunny bike to my DC who is moving out so I can buy the Bike+. I have to admit I like them because they look pretty sleek for exercise equipment and I like to have a matching set. I log over 2000 minutes a month on the app for running, strength, stretch, bike, and meditation so I am really getting my money’s worth.
Anonymous
I love how all the people hating on Peloton here don’t even own one.

It’s massively pathetic to spend time crapping on people for their choice of how to exercise.

Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:It isn’t. People like to buy expensive things because they “deserve” it. Then they feel the overwhelming need to proclaim how great it is to validate spending a stupid amount of money on a stationary bike.


This is so not true. Why do people say this about Peloton. I have been an avid runner, yoga, and strength training person for years. Running was free but yoga and going to gym for weights was not. Once dc were busy, my job intense, and commute longer it was very hard to make. A friend told me about peloton as I had never done a spin class. I bought the bike and then was able to do classes and tread on the app.

Guess what.... two years later I have an almost perfect daily record. I don’t have to run in the dark by myself in the cold or rain, I don’t have to dress and drive for 15- 20 min each way to gym, I don’t have to wait for the gyms hours or class schedule. And, my dh and two teens use the bike often enough.

I don’t get how people want to invest so little in their health. After you purchase bike you pay 39$ ( i think per month.) That is so inexpensive for something that keeps you fit, is enjoyable, seems like a hobby, and can be used by anyone.

I agree with you in that I deserve to take care of my health and my self. I love spin, running, strength, yoga, meditation. It’s a great product for me and still going strong two years in. Most people do not stick with gyms or exercise routines, if this allows them to do so for about 2$ a day.....why not.


Exactly. I think this PP just has some weird stick up their ass about Peloton.

Yes, it’s an approx. $2,000 initial investment, but after that, it’s WAY cheaper than a gym membership or a class pack for yoga.

I’ve always loved doing yoga, but could never justify $150-200/month for an unlimited pass (which was the only way to be able to do yoga as often as I wanted to). A membership to the LifeTime fitness center near my house starts at $129/month.

So why is it that people act like Peloton is so expensive, when it’s actually cheaper than joining a gym (something no one talks about as being stupidly expensive or a waste)?
Anonymous
I agree. I absolutely love mine. It’s also very diverse and has something for literally everyone. My 300lb brother is an avid user (now 240lb) as is my mid 20s nephew that is a NFL Pro-Bowler.
Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It isn’t. People like to buy expensive things because they “deserve” it. Then they feel the overwhelming need to proclaim how great it is to validate spending a stupid amount of money on a stationary bike.


I didn't tell anyone I had it for months. This is a way to make yourself feel superior to people who have found a lot of good in something. It's lame.


If you can’t manage to work out in an effective and enjoyable way without a 2500 bike- that is lame.


DP. Does lashing out at people like this make you feel better? What's wrong with you?


They are insecure in themselves. Truly self-confident people don't feel the need to trash others (for how they choose to work out, of all things). Don't give attention-seekers the attention they crave. Just ignore.
Anonymous
OP: I am sure that there are a good number of people who buy a Peloton and don't use them. I would guess you are less likely to hear from them because they are potentially embarrassed that they bought something that is expensive and then didn't use it. I would guess that there are a good number of folks who buy exercise equipment with good intentions and don't use it, including treadmills, elliptical, rowers, and spin bikes. People have good intentions and then it doesn't happen. In many ways it is no different than the people who buy, and continue to pay for, gym memberships while never using them. The difference is that there is a large upfront payment that is made for the equipment.

There is an entire Facebook page for the sale of Peloton bikes and there are a good number of bikes for sale. Some of those are people selling their original Peloton and upgrading to the Bike + but a good number are people who don't use the bike.

I was skeptical when we bought the bike but use it at least 5 days a week. I use the app regularly. I think it is a combination of it is easy to go and use the bike at home and the fact that the classes are really good. They are far better then the classes at the gym that I took. I don't love every instructor but I have found 6-7 that I enjoy riding with. I like the shorter strength classes. I am not looking to be buff but to improve my strength and bone density.

But there are times it feels like I have drunk the kool aid.
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