Strength - Jess Simms is tough. Also like Robin. I’ll do Selena or Matty for decent work out and positive vibes. Really like Ben Alldis- definitely check out his stretches. Rad is also fun and has a good vibe.

I find Adrian and Chase’s classes (strength) to be repetitive. Rather than doing only 3 rounds of a circuit, they’ll do the same 3 exercise circuit like 8 times in a 10 min workout.

Running- Another Matt Wilpers fan. (Also really like his pre/post run stretches). When I’m looking for a low key strength work out, I’ll do his strength for runners. I also like Kristen Ferguson- high energy and chatty.

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Anonymous wrote:I did the Taylor Swift ride with Robin. I was stunned she was a big fan because it seemed like she struggled to sing along and groove (or whatever you call it when instructors sort of dance). It was one of the most awkward rides ever.

+1 I totally agree. It felt awkward somehow and I just didn't believe that Robin was a Taylor Swift fan.

But she kept repeating she thanked Swift in her book. So weird!!

NP. I didn't find Robin awkward per se, but I did see a rumor online that Ally Love was supposed to do that ride and Robin substituted at the last minute. That may explain what you observed.

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Anonymous wrote:I did the Taylor Swift ride with Robin. I was stunned she was a big fan because it seemed like she struggled to sing along and groove (or whatever you call it when instructors sort of dance). It was one of the most awkward rides ever.

+1 I totally agree. It felt awkward somehow and I just didn't believe that Robin was a Taylor Swift fan.

But she kept repeating she thanked Swift in her book. So weird!!

Anonymous wrote:I did the Taylor Swift ride with Robin. I was stunned she was a big fan because it seemed like she struggled to sing along and groove (or whatever you call it when instructors sort of dance). It was one of the most awkward rides ever.

+1 I totally agree. It felt awkward somehow and I just didn't believe that Robin was a Taylor Swift fan.

My favorites are Robin, Tunde, Jess, and Kendall. Kendall’s metal rides are insane. I also really like Sam Yo for his rock rides.

I like Robin. She's the one that got me into Peloton just using the app before I had the bike and I agree, she's gotten a little full of herself lately, but she still motivates me to work hard. Plus, I tend to gravitate toward her music. If I want a hard bike workout, I'll go for Tunde, Robin, Jess King, Kendall, and Alex. Even Alex's 10 min arms are a good workout--and Tunde's too of course. Kendall is awesome--not sure why she's not part of the cool girl Peloton group. I have this theory that she and Robin don't get along and that's why. I think she's the prettiest of them all and her workouts are hard. Love her style too. Cody is my go-to for fun rides. His rides tend to be easier, but I'll ride with him when I need to laugh or just take my mind off of working out. Emma Lovewell is kind of boring, but I love her 90's rides. Love Leanne--she not super tough, but her workouts are solid and I just love her positive energy. I like Jenn Sherman for certain musical choices--don't love her, but I like the fact that she doesn't make this look like a walk in the park and is legit working out hard with you at the same time. Jess Sims, Olivia, and Adrian are the toughest for strength. Cannot stand Andy Speer or Rebecca Kennedy (no wonder they're a couple, ugh). I haven't tried the bike with Olivia yet---have heard those are crazy hard. For running outside, my go-tos are still Robin and Jess Sims.

Toughest? Probably Olivia. But it’s unnecessarily tough, annoyingly tough so I stay away from her.

The best instructors- bike Matt (great teacher), tread- Becs (great teacher) and Marcel Dinkins (hilarious and makes the runs go by faster), strength- Jess (she really fires up my muscles) and runners ups are Rad, Adrian, Selena, and Emma for core. Bike Bootcamp- Tunde and Jess. Tread Bootcamp- Jess and Adrian. Yoga- Kristin and Dennis (old school yoga instructors). I sprinkle other instructors here and there but those above are my go-tos.

I did the Taylor Swift ride with Robin. I was stunned she was a big fan because it seemed like she struggled to sing along and groove (or whatever you call it when instructors sort of dance). It was one of the most awkward rides ever.

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Anonymous wrote:Rebecca is so incredibly awkward! I think she does a good job putting together workouts—her outdoors ones are especially great—but I cringe while listening to her frequently.

Speaking of hardcore athletes, I think Becs is incredible. I did one of her body weight classes and it about killed me. I love her classical music runs and walks.

I love Becs. She's in my top 3 with Ben and Wilpers. Has a good balance of personal commentary (though she does tend to talk a lot about her boyfriend) and coaching, and a great music selection, especially the classical rides. Very solid, intelligent coach.

I’ll have to try Ben, because I love Wilpers too. Like Becs he is just so focused on helping to improve your performance. I find it really motivating. I love Becs so much that I’m doing a warm-up and post-exercise stretch faithfully for the first time in my life.

Try Ben. He is super sensible and his rides are consistently good. I am waiting for him to do another 60 minute ride. He is definitely my default instructor when I just need to get moving.

Anonymous wrote:Becs is so anorexic looking that I find it distracting.

I can understand that but she’s a very serious marathoner. They all seem to have that build.

Unfortunately I find Becs voice to be really annoying so I tend to only do short classes with her. Can’t imagine a long run.

Becs is so anorexic looking that I find it distracting.

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Anonymous wrote:Rebecca is so incredibly awkward! I think she does a good job putting together workouts—her outdoors ones are especially great—but I cringe while listening to her frequently.

Speaking of hardcore athletes, I think Becs is incredible. I did one of her body weight classes and it about killed me. I love her classical music runs and walks.

I love Becs. She's in my top 3 with Ben and Wilpers. Has a good balance of personal commentary (though she does tend to talk a lot about her boyfriend) and coaching, and a great music selection, especially the classical rides. Very solid, intelligent coach.

I’ll have to try Ben, because I love Wilpers too. Like Becs he is just so focused on helping to improve your performance. I find it really motivating. I love Becs so much that I’m doing a warm-up and post-exercise stretch faithfully for the first time in my life.

Anonymous wrote:Wow I don’t follow any of the instructors on social media and haven’t tried too many instructors but I’m going to now. I like Ben alldis, esp the 80s/90s rides,great music and low key instruction.’ I am fine with Denis Morton, and like wilpers ever since he high fived me On a ride he was not teaching but also be a I started peloton with power zone and he was the one I took most of them
With…I like Leanne and just did a Kendall ride (I’m also from socal and she cracks me up). I liked a Sam yo class I did (maybe it was all queen?). I tried Cody but between his performative personality and the fact that I’m not super into pop I wasn’t a fan. Going to try Tunde and Emma and Alex thanks to this thread. And then sweat steady.. I’ve only done a handful of 60 min classes though. I’m not really into Big Personalities when I ride though…

You should also try Hannah F (British). She’s not performative - very much like Ben Aldis.

Wow I don’t follow any of the instructors on social media and haven’t tried too many instructors but I’m going to now. I like Ben alldis, esp the 80s/90s rides,great music and low key instruction.’ I am fine with Denis Morton, and like wilpers ever since he high fived me On a ride he was not teaching but also be a I started peloton with power zone and he was the one I took most of them
With…I like Leanne and just did a Kendall ride (I’m also from socal and she cracks me up). I liked a Sam yo class I did (maybe it was all queen?). I tried Cody but between his performative personality and the fact that I’m not super into pop I wasn’t a fan. Going to try Tunde and Emma and Alex thanks to this thread. And then sweat steady.. I’ve only done a handful of 60 min classes though. I’m not really into Big Personalities when I ride though…