A Peloton referral code is a special code that allows you to receive a discount on accessories purchased with your hardware.

In this post, I will tell you how to find and use a Peloton referral code so you can save money on your Peloton purchase.

Read on to learn more about Peloton referral codes and how to use them.

Ask people you know who have Pelotons.

If you know someone with a Peloton, you can ask them for their referral code to get a discount on accessories with your purchase.

Asking a friend is probably the best way to get a referral code and the one I recommend the most!

They will usually be more than happy to provide you with their code.

If you buy a Peloton Bike, Bike+, or Tread using your friend's referral code, you will receive up to $100 towards accessories purchased with the hardware.

Your friend will receive $100 off their next apparel purchase for referring you.

The referral code is located in the account settings of your friend's Peloton account, and they can send it to you directly.

If you are the one trying to find your Peloton referral code, you can find it here:

account.onepeloton.com/settings/referrals

Here is some information from Peloton on who is eligible to give out a referral code:

• Any active Peloton Bike or Tread Members can participate in this program. “Active” status is determined by Peloton and will be indicated by a referral code tab shown in the user’s web profile. This includes Bike or Tread owners with active Memberships, other Members in their households, and studio users. App users are not eligible for this referral program at this time.
• Peloton employees are not eligible to participate in this Referral Program.
• Referral credits may only be used for purchases on  https://apparel.onepeloton.com and are not valid for any additional purchases of Hardware that you buy for yourself.

Search for a Peloton referral code online

If you’re looking for a Peloton referral code to get a discount on a Bike or Tread, the internet is your best friend.

A simple Google search will turn up several options. Be sure to read customer reviews of any online retailers offering a discount code before purchasing.

You can also search on sites like Reddit or Quora, which have helpful user communities often willing to share their Peloton referral code.

Check official Peloton social media accounts.

One of the best places to find a Peloton referral code is on Peloton’s official social media accounts. They sometimes post exclusive offers and discounts to their followers.

Keep an eye on their Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts to get access to these special deals.

You can also get a Peloton military discount if you follow their social media accounts and keep updated with their offers.

You can use your Peloton referral code or any other special code you find on their social media accounts when buying a Peloton Bike or Tread.

Ask in relevant online forums.

One of the best ways to find a Peloton referral code is to join online fitness, cycling, and Peloton forums. By joining these forums, you can ask experienced users of Peloton products for a referral code and other tips on saving money when purchasing Peloton equipment.

You can also search for previous posts related to getting discounts or a referral code. This can be a great way to find a good deal on your next purchase.

The biggest group is the Official Peloton Member Facebook group, but there are also many other smaller Facebook Peloton groups.

I believe the Official Peloton Member page may have cracked down on giving out referral codes online, but the smaller groups are not moderated by Peloton, and it will be easy to find a code there.

Go onto Facebook if you have access and search for Peloton groups, and you will find many.

Use the code to get a discount on accessories purchased with a Peloton Bike or Tread.

Using a Peloton referral code is an easy way to save money on your Peloton Bike or Tread.

When you purchase either product, you can use the code at checkout to get a discount for accessories.

Once you have the code, you can easily enter it at the checkout page when ordering your Peloton Bike or Tread.

You can also look into special discounts such as the Peloton military discount.

You may need to contact customer service or visit one of the Peloton showrooms for the military discount.

When using a Peloton referral code, be sure to read through the terms and conditions associated with it.

Terms of using a Peloton Referral Code

A Peloton user can give out six referral codes a year.

You can do this if you are an app user, only an all-access user.

The referral code can be used to buy accessories bought at the same time as the Bike or Tread and must be entered at checkout.

It must be used simultaneously as the purchase of the Bike or Tread. It cannot be applied retroactively.

If you purchase hardware at a showroom with a referral code, you can let an employee know, and they will apply it for you at the time of purchase. This is how I did it in 2017 when I bought my first bike!

If you have shared a referral code, you will get an email with your $100 apparel discount voucher within a few days. The voucher is good for 6 months.

Peloton referral code

I hope this post explained how to find and use a Peloton referral code.

Whether you are looking for a code to use on a purchase or are a current Peloton user trying to find your code to share with friends.

I have had my Bike since 2017 and have shared many referral codes. The program has changed slightly over the years but stayed the same.

You can read my original Peloton review here!

And if you are looking for a code, mine is DKDH9K.

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Peloton now sells many of my favorite products on Amazon, including the Peloton bike and the new and improved heart rate monitor!

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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You can read my full Peloton review over here.

I had no idea when I bought my bike what a big part of my life it would become, or the friends I would make.

A common question regarding the app is, "Can I use the Peloton App without a Peloton bike?"

Well the answer is yes, you can definitely use the Peloton digital app without the bike.

With a Peloton digital membership you can access all of the Peloton classes from a phone, smart TV, tablet, or any web browser.

I know many people using the app without a bike and it works great. I also use the app without the bike plenty myself.

You can use the app from your phone, tablet, TV or web browser, this includes iPhone, iPad, Android phones, Android tablets, and most smart TVs.

Read on for more information about using the Peloton App without a bike.

What is included in the Peloton Digital App?

The Peloton digital app includes all of their live and on demand cycling workouts you find right on the Peloton bike.

This means you can use the app with your own spin bike, your road bike on an indoor trainer, at a hotel, or anywhere you like.

The Peloton digital app includes many types of workouts:

In addition to cycling, the Peloton app has a ton of other types of workouts too. You will find:

Indoor and outdoor running workouts.

Walking workouts.

Strength

Yoga

Pilates

Barre

Boxing (this is new!)

Stretching

Meditation

Bootcamps

Cardio

Dance

If you want to use the app for running or cycling but do not want to spend the money on a Peloton device, you can buy your own bike or treadmill and use the app to access classes.

Many people buy a different brand of bike and use an iPad or other device to watch the workouts. You can add a heart rate monitor as well to have even more information.

There are current challenges going on such as minutes worked out in the year, or monthly miles which are also on the app.

There are Peloton programs that have been put together such as strength training or a core program. There are several of these including marathon training.

Collections of classes curated by Peloton so you can easily find certain types of classes are included on the app too.

The current live schedule is available to app users so you can join a live class from anywhere.

Other features of the Peloton Digital App

The app will sync with other fitness tracking apps so you can overload on data like me. The app will sync with Fitbit, Strava, Apple Health, and Apple Watch.

My Fitness Pal and Lose It can import the workouts via Strava or Apple Health. I am sure there are other apps Peloton works with as well but these are the ones I use.

Another cool feature of the app is that you can start a workout on your iPhone or iPad and it will display on your Apple Watch. The heart rate from your watch will show up on the screen on your phone as well.

Using them together will track your heart rate, pace, and distance.

The app is available on Amazon Fire TV and Fire tablets, Roku, and on Apple TV.

I have used the app on all of these TVs and it works great on all of them.

How much does the Peloton Digital App cost?

The current Peloton digital app price is $12.99 a month and totally worth it in my opinion.

After hearing me talk about Peloton for a couple of years my mom decided to give the app a try when they started offering 30 day free trials.

My mother is an outdoor cyclist and already has an indoor spin bike so she really did not need the full Peloton cycle.

She was hooked after a couple of uses and now is a regular subscriber.

So what is missing with the app only versus getting the Peloton Bike or Tread?

The leaderboard and metrics are the main differences for cycling and running with the app only.

If you have a Peloton machine you will have built in metrics letting you know your cadence, resistance, where you are on the leaderboard, heart rate if you have that set up, and other screen metrics.

The leaderboard will be displayed for app riders as a here now leaderboard, with people riding at the same time but you will not have metrics.

When you buy a Peloton Bike or Tread you will pay for the all access subscription which is $39.99 a month. Sometimes people wonder why this costs more than the digital app subscription alone.

This is mainly due to the additional metrics you get on the bike and Tread. If you own the Peloton bike or Tread it will be worth it for the more expensive subscription.

According to Peloton here are the differences:

With a Peloton All-Access Membership, you get the most value-packed Peloton membership for the whole household with your Peloton Bike or Tread. You'll have unlimited access to a growing library of live streaming and on-demand classes, scenic rides, challenges, and real-time performance tracking. No classes offered by Peloton are off-limits. Create profiles for everyone in your home so they can access our entire library of classes from your Peloton Bike, Tread, and the Peloton App. (Minimum age, height, and weight restrictions apply.)

With the App Membership, you will not have access to the classes via your Peloton Bike or Tread, and will not be able to track your performance metrics. This is a single-user membership on our Web and/or iOS/Android App platform, meaning you will not be able to share access to the membership.

Otherwise everything is the same. There is a Peloton App users only group on Facebook where you can ask more questions and get tons of information.

The app has a 30 day free trial so there is nothing to lose giving it a try!

I am a huge Peloton fan and I bet you will be too.

You can find the Peloton Digital App for Apple devices here!

The Peloton App for Fire TV or tablet here!

Peloton App Google Play here!

If you decide to get the Peloton Cycle or Tread and need a referral code, here you go: DKDH9K

Peloton Products at Amazon

Peloton now sells many of my favorite products on Amazon, including the Peloton bike and the new and improved heart rate monitor!

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Peloton Guide | Strength Training Device with Built-In Camera Technology, Movement Tracker, and Handheld Remote with Voice Activation

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Peloton Heart Rate Band | Arm Band with Rechargeable Battery, Sweatproof Design, and Bluetooth® Compatibility - Small

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Peloton Bike Mat | 72” x 36” with 4 mm Thickness, Compatible with Peloton Bike or Bike+

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Original Peloton Bike | Indoor Stationary Exercise Bike with Immersive 22" HD Touchscreen

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There are a few things that need to happen before you get started. I am going to describe the process here. I am on my second bike since I upgraded from a regular bike to the bike plus, and I also have a Peloton Tread.

Therefore, I feel pretty familiar with the delivery and setup experience.

Read on for more information.

Moving the Peloton Bike

Typically the delivery team will move the bike into the space you designate, but if you do need to move it there are wheels on the front so you can roll it.

The bike is over 100 pounds so Peloton recommends having two adults move it.

Attaching the touchscreen

The screen can be removed and reattached by unplugging the cable and unscrewing it. I have done this when I moved and it is easy to do.

Turning the Peloton bike on

This is the easy part! There is a plug and power jack that comes with your bike. Plug the power jack and plug into the bike, and then into the wall.

Once the bike is plugged in simply press the button on the back of the touchscreen to turn the bike on.

Connect to WiFi, activate your Peloton account, and create your leaderboard name

Once your touchscreen is on you can connect to your Wifi and activate your account.

Sometimes the delivery team sticks around to help with this part. If you have not setup yet and you want help ask them to stay and help.

If they have left and you are doing this after the fact don't worry it's easy.

Activating your subscription will use the email you used at purchase or there may be an activation key on the screen. Once you get past this step you can create your leaderboard name.

This is the name you use on the bike to follow people and be found by friends.

I am #locojen, feel free to follow me!

Get started cycling

Once you are done with these steps you are ready to go! This should not take more than a couple of minutes.

Super easy right? Peloton has tons of beginner content and programs to check out, so now the fun part of figuring out where to get started begins.

I can find it overwhelming when starting something new, so I suggest trying one of the beginner programs such as You Can Ride, found under Programs.

Of course you can just hop on and do any ride you like you but the intro programs can be helpful if you like structure.

Do I need to turn off the Peloton bike overnight?

This is a common question related to the bike. It is not recommended to turn your bike off every night.

Usually I do not turn my bike off at all.

How to turn off Peloton screen?

The power button on the back of the touchscreen can be used to put the bike in "sleep mode".

I do press this sometimes to quiet the screen when I am done working out.

Does the Peloton screen turn off automatically?

Yes, If you do nothing the screen will go into sleep mode on its own after a short amount of time.

If you absolutely want to turn the bike off you will need to unplug it. The benefit to turning it off would be if you are worried about the energy it is using.

Sometimes for troubleshooting an issue turning it off and on can help too.

In general I leave my bike on because this way it is easy to start up quickly, and it gets all updates while I am away from it.

Peloton won't turn on

If you are having trouble getting the bike to turn on my first recommendation is to check all of your connections and plugs.

This is always the most common issue.

If the Peloton screen won't turn on, again I would check the cable coming from the screen to the bike, and make sure the connection is secure.

I will write another post next week with more troubleshooting tips for when a Peloton bike does not turn on.

Since this post is for turning the Peloton bike on and getting started, I will create a new one for troubleshooting issues so be on the lookout for my follow up post and I will be sure to add a link once it is here.

Peloton support is always helpful too for any issues that arise.

Conclusion

I hope this answers most of your questions about turning the Peloton bike on and getting started!

Please let me know if you have any questions. I am a huge Peloton fan and have tons of content you can check out here including my overall review of the bike:

Information on how to use the Peloton app without a bike:

Using the Peloton to lose weight:

Watching Netflix on the Peloton:

Plus much more throughout my website. Please let me know if you have any questions at all.

Peloton Products at Amazon

Peloton now sells many of my favorite products on Amazon, including the Peloton bike and the new and improved heart rate monitor!

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Peloton Guide | Strength Training Device with Built-In Camera Technology, Movement Tracker, and Handheld Remote with Voice Activation

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Peloton Heart Rate Band | Arm Band with Rechargeable Battery, Sweatproof Design, and Bluetooth® Compatibility - Small

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For years Peloton users have been requesting Peloton to add barre classes and Pilates classes.

So, does Peloton have barre classes? Yes, they do!

They added a small amount of classes to start but now barre is a regular part of the Peloton schedule.

Currently there are over 70 barre classes with more being added weekly.

Peloton Barre

I took dance classes for several years in my youth like many of us. I quit when I got to pointe because I wasn’t ready to pursue that level of dance.

But dancing is one of my best childhood memories, and the Peloton barre classes are igniting some nostalgia for my dance days.

I have taken many of the new barre classes and I love it.

I struggle to get strength training done (I really just want to ride the bike all the time).

I am hoping by including barre in my routine it will add another way to strength train.

Barre was one of those things I always wanted to try before I got my Peloton but never had time.

With three young children in the house I did not go to the gym and lacked the motivation to find workouts on my own. 

I now have the Peloton Tread, the Bike+, and with the pilates, yoga and barre workouts Peloton has so much content I never want to leave.

What is Barre?

According to fitness experts, Barre class is a workout technique inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates.

It focuses on low-impact, high-intensity movements designed to strengthen your body in ways that few other workouts can.

Those that have prepared for Pointe work will find most of the exercises in Barre classes to mimic what they have done in Ballet classes.

Though Barre classes today are far from a traditional Ballet class, quality instruction should include Ballet principles, terminology, placement and movements. 

According to Peloton barre works your local muscle groups in micro movements which help with posture and strength.

Barre uses small movements and pulses, isometric holds, and fatigues your muscles one group at a time.

How long are the Peloton Barre workouts?

Peloton's barre classes range from a five minute warm up to 45 minutes.

Who teaches Peloton Barre?

Ally and Hannah teach the barre classes. They both have a dance background and they are both bike instructors as well.

Do I need any special equipment, do I need a barre?

No, you really don’t. You can use a counter top, a chair, or even a wall. I have done the classes with my counter and my bike. 

You can also do them without anything and just use your balance.

That said, my barre experts told me there are great options on Amazon. I am planning to buy the Booty Kicker because I am in the process of putting a gym in my basement and really want it.

But you do not need it at all, for me it is totally a “want”.

I also use a mat, and some of the classes use light weights. I use the Peloton bike weights. 

How many barre classes are there? 

Right now there is a collection of over 70 barre classes with new ones being added each week. .

Where can I find the Peloton Barre classes?

Barre classes are available under “Strength” from your TV App, mobile App, Bike or Tread touchscreen.

They also can be found under their own collection.

Conclusion

Peloton barre is a great addition to the already massive lineup of content from Peloton. I didn’t even know what I was missing till I took them.

If you have any other questions ask here. If you want more information there is a Facebook group for the barre classes already created.

It is called “Peloton no holds barred”

You can read more of my Peloton content below:

Peloton Products at Amazon

Peloton now sells many of my favorite products on Amazon, including the Peloton bike and the new and improved heart rate monitor!

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Peloton Guide | Strength Training Device with Built-In Camera Technology, Movement Tracker, and Handheld Remote with Voice Activation

Photo Credit: Amazon

Buy on Amazon

Peloton Heart Rate Band | Arm Band with Rechargeable Battery, Sweatproof Design, and Bluetooth® Compatibility - Small

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Peloton Light Weights | Set of Two Sweat-Proof Weights with Nonslip Grip, Designed to Fit in the Back of Peloton Bike and Bike+ - 3 lb

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Peloton Altos Cycling Shoes for Bike and Bike+ with Single Hook and Loop Strap and Delta-Compatible Bike Cleats

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Peloton Bike Mat | 72” x 36” with 4 mm Thickness, Compatible with Peloton Bike or Bike+

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Original Peloton Bike | Indoor Stationary Exercise Bike with Immersive 22" HD Touchscreen

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Peloton Cycling Shoes for Peloton Bike and Bike+ with Delta-Compatible Bike Cleats - Size EU 39 / Size US 8 Women

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Becoming a mom is part of what led to me finding Peloton, and discovering the first exercise I have stuck with in my adult life.

I have three kids. During all of my pregnancies and the years between them, I did not participate consistently in any kind of exercise beyond walking a lot.

I had major symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) during my third pregnancy. The pain lingered after she was born but after a couple of months I tried to start exercising again and injured myself and ended up in the emergency room unable to walk.

Turns out I had a tilted pelvis and major issues after having three babies pretty much back to back. My  pelvic floor and core were shot and needed a lot of time to repair. 

After a couple of months of rest I received physical therapy. Eventually I asked my physical therapist what kind of exercise would be good for someone with my issues. She said cycling, and the Peloton was the first thing to pop in my head. This was almost four years ago so Peloton wasn't quite as big as it is now, but I was using my injury as an excuse to go for it.

I am now almost four years into my Peloton journey and there is no sign of quitting anywhere on the horizon. Peloton has consistently kept me hooked with not only cycling, but tons of other content as well.

I can get all my fitness goals met through their app alone. I recently decided to upgrade my bike as well. After almost four years of using my original bike I am upgrading to the new bike+.

Did Peloton help me lose the postpartum weight?

Absolutely! Like many new moms I wanted to lose the weight ASAP. Trying to get back in shape is what led me to getting injured in the first place.

We really need to be patient with our postpartum bodies but I know first hand patience is hard.

I lost between 20 - 30 pounds the year after my third baby was born once I started using the Peloton bike consistently. Before the bike I had lost about 10 or so (pretty much just birthing the baby) hence the 20 - 30, some of that was before the bike.

While I hear over and over that you can't out exercise your diet, and eating well is key, I was able to lose a lot that first year without much dieting. I was breastfeeding as well.

Once I lost the initial weight it did kind of stop, but Peloton has me in better shape then I was before kids.

Here are the reasons Peloton is great for postpartum moms:

Cycling is easy on our postpartum bodies. This was number one for me. My recovery after my third baby was slow. I had never taken a spin class or ridden a bike since childhood.

Cycling allowed me to get stronger than I was before having kids, and do it safely. The additional classes and content are a major bonus. I had no idea all the content and community I was about to receive when I chose Peloton for this reason.

And of course having a workout you love will lead to that postpartum weight loss.

Peloton is a convenient workout in your home. Even before a pandemic and gyms being closed, it is hard to get away and take time for yourself as a mom.

When I became a mom for the first time any self care was pretty much shelved. If only I knew about Peloton then. Having a way to squeeze in workouts between naps and childcare is amazing. It takes much less time than driving to a gym, finding child care, etc.

Peloton instructors are certified in prenatal and postnatal exercise. A few of the instructors at Peloton hold this certification. There are core programs to specifically deal with diastasis recti.

There is also prenatal and postnatal yoga classes. One of my favorite Peloton instructors, Robin Arzon is currently pregnant and plans to share her entire pregnancy while teaching classes. I think this is huge for new moms and moms to be. Anyone with a Peloton already knows how amazing Robin is as an instructor but this will add a new dimension to her teachings. She is also certified in prenatal and postnatal fitness.

The Peloton community. When I bought my bike I had no idea I was gaining a community. I joined the original Peloton member Facebook page and while it is supportive and offers lots of good advice, there are many Peloton groups specifically for moms.

There is an official Peloton moms group, a breastfeeding Peloton moms group, a working moms group, and many other spin off mom groups I have joined as well.

When I became a mom for the first time support from mom groups is what got me through many of those early lonely days. Any mom knows support from these groups continues to be an essential part of parenthood. The Peloton moms group is one of my favorite I have ever joined.

Stress and anxiety relief. I have dealt with postpartum anxiety after the birth of my second and third baby. Peloton is such a great anxiety buster. It will not cure everything, but it's a huge help for managing these symptoms of new motherhood.

The content. I already mentioned how hard it is to find time to exercise as a new mom. Cycling was the major draw for me to Peloton. But Peloton offers way more than cycling, they now have two treadmill models if running is more your thing.

There is also strength training, dance cardio, resistance band strength training, boot camp classes for the bike and treadmill, yoga, barre classes, outdoor classes - you listen while walking or running, stretching and foam rolling, and meditations.

They even started offering family content last spring when we were all stuck in our homes. I used them as PE for my kids while doing distance learning.

Training plans. Have you ever wanted to start exercising but had no idea how to start, what to do first, and what order or amount of workouts to do to get results? That's me all the time. If left alone I have no idea what to do and probably end up doing nothing as a result.

This is never an issue with Peloton. They have many training plans available on their app. There are also challenges and other fun ways to keep yourself accountable.

Conclusion

Being a mom is hard, all encompassing and demanding. Like many mothers I felt I lost a little bit of myself when I became a parent.

Caring for others and putting yourself last can take a toll on our psyche, our self confidence, and more. Having something for yourself that eases stress, gives you some fun time away from the family, and adds to your health is priceless.

While losing some of the postpartum weight was great I do not work out anymore to lose weight. I do it to have stress relief for myself, and be healthy for my family. I also gained a ton of friends and my few trips to NYC to ride at the Peloton studio (before pandemic) were amazing girl trips I took for myself with my best friend.

Peloton has become much more than a stationary bike in my house, it has become a hobby and part of my life. This gave me back some of my pre-parent self and has helped my self esteem tremendously. 

For that reason I absolutely recommend Peloton to postpartum moms. I use the bike so that is where my personal experience lies but I know a lot of moms love the treadmill too.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the bike or parenting in general!

If you are looking for a referral code here you go - DKDH9K

If you would like to read my original Peloton review you can find it here.

Peloton Products at Amazon

Peloton now sells many of my favorite products on Amazon, including the Peloton bike and the new and improved heart rate monitor!

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Peloton Guide | Strength Training Device with Built-In Camera Technology, Movement Tracker, and Handheld Remote with Voice Activation

Photo Credit: Amazon

Buy on Amazon

Peloton Heart Rate Band | Arm Band with Rechargeable Battery, Sweatproof Design, and Bluetooth® Compatibility - Small

Photo Credit: Amazon

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Peloton Light Weights | Set of Two Sweat-Proof Weights with Nonslip Grip, Designed to Fit in the Back of Peloton Bike and Bike+ - 3 lb

Photo Credit: Amazon

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Peloton Altos Cycling Shoes for Bike and Bike+ with Single Hook and Loop Strap and Delta-Compatible Bike Cleats

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Peloton Bike Mat | 72” x 36” with 4 mm Thickness, Compatible with Peloton Bike or Bike+

Photo Credit: Amazon

Buy on Amazon

Original Peloton Bike | Indoor Stationary Exercise Bike with Immersive 22" HD Touchscreen

Photo Credit: Amazon

Buy on Amazon

Peloton Cycling Shoes for Peloton Bike and Bike+ with Delta-Compatible Bike Cleats - Size EU 39 / Size US 8 Women

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I have now had it for over three years and I am still as enthused as when I originally wrote this.

The Peloton is the only exercise I have stuck with this long in my life. I have lost over 30 postpartum pounds and workout every day.

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Read on for my Peloton Cycle review!

What can I say about the Peloton cycle? Well, I never knew a piece of exercise equipment could have such an effect on my life. There are many reviews of Peloton to be found but here is a review from a true user.

Having three babies back-to-back in less than five years has taken a toll on my body. My third baby was born a year ago, and I knew after a few weeks postpartum I needed to start working out and attempt to get in shape.

I decided to try a program which involves a lot of crazy movement, jumping up and down, and generally doing things which aren't wise while still recovering from birth. I didn't know though, I thought I was fine but apparently I was not quite healed and injured myself badly .

I was couch bound from about 12 weeks postpartum for more than a month. I was not back to myself or doing much movement for closer to three months. I did receive physical therapy, and when I asked the PT what kind of exercise I could do going forward she recommended biking or walking only. Boring. Or so I thought.

As I researched a bike for exercising, I remembered the Peloton commercials, and while it looked cool it never crossed my mind to purchase it. Well now I gave it another look. The appeal of the Peloton over other bikes was the option of 12 or more live classes a day, thousands of on demand classes, and a live leaderboard where I can compete against other riders or myself.

I need the motivation of a group environment even if I am alone in my home. I used to love gym classes but there was no way a gym was happening with three kids under five. There was no way a stationary recumbent bike was going to motivate me either.

I went to the Tyson's Corner Peloton store to check it out and was sold. I have never taken a spin class in my life but I was desperate to find something fun and motivating I could do while recovering from injury.

Now the Peloton is expensive, but I received a generous Christmas gift which helped lessen the cost. The bike is $1995 and then there are mandatory add ons such as delivery and the monthly subscription cost of $39 a month. I paid this all up front so I did not have to think about it all year. There is also financing available which can help.

In addition to the bike cost there are accessories such as shoes, a heart rate monitor, mat, weights and so on. You can buy these elsewhere though.

When you think about what a gym membership costs and the various other costs we spend traveling to the gym or taking exercise classes, the cost is not as extensive as it may seem at first. And once you own the bike it's yours forever.

If the cost is truly prohibitive Peloton offers an app with a lower monthly cost that can be used with any bike. I know many users who started with the app and upgraded to the Peloton bike later on.

The app is great option if you would like to try the Peloton classes before you buy the bike as well.

After my purchase was complete I was told about an official Peloton rider Facebook page. Now I bought this bike because I knew I needed motivation from the classes and social aspect of taking classes with people while still being in my home. I did not expect what I found in the Facebook group. A group over 100k plus riders all cheering each other on, helping newbies like myself, forming tribes to ride together, and subgroups for everything you can think of.

Friends rallying behind each other for any need or cause. And, the instructors.. wow, they participate as much as the riders, and each instructor is incredible and accessible in their own right.

As a bike I cannot tell you for sure if Peloton is the best physical indoor cycling bike on the market. I can tell you it is right up there with the best. I did my research and this bike is a beautiful machine and it does what it is supposed to. It has a small footprint and could fit in even the smallest of spaces. The software and classes are topnotch and I have had no technical issues.

The classes run on a 21" touchscreen Android tablet. I have never had streaming issues and the Peloton team has always been available quickly if I have a question (in my case it was about syncing my heart rate monitor). I am able to connect a heart rate monitor, bluetooth speakers, or headphones and choose one of thousands of on demand or live classes to ride whenever I feel like.

Technical updates are frequent and the Peloton team reaches out and listens to users for feedback on software features. The app is also easy to use, and both the app and tablet have lots of ride data for us geeks to obsesses over. I am also able to sync my rides to FitBit, Strava, and most recently my Apple Watch. It's data overload actually but I love it.

Here's data from a recent ride:

To sum up my Peloton cycle review

The Peloton bike is a beautiful piece of exercise equipment especially good for someone like me recovering from injury, and needing a low impact but calorie torching workout at home.

The software and tablet is more than technically capable and does not have any issues which might drag the experience down.

Amazing instructors who are involved in the community, live classes, thousands of on demand classes, and all kinds of different rides. There is something for everyone here.

An encouraging community of like-minded riders supporting each other and forming friendships. We come from many backgrounds but we all bound over the love of our bike and Peloton experience. After two plus years with the bike I have made some great new friends.

Workout wise the bike is what you make of it. Of course if you never ride or work up a sweat you may not get results. For me and every user I have spoken to this bike has been an inspiration.

I have lost about 20 postpartum pounds and I am close to my pre-baby weight. I have no doubt if I continue this journey I will reach all of my goals. Riding this bike is fun, and addictive. This is the first workout I have done as an adult that I honestly love and has not felt like a chore.

My enthusiasm for this bike has led my husband and I into outdoor cycling and road bikes as well. It has been a true lifestyle change. We also have friends who have seen our love for this bike and bought their own Peloton.

Since I originally wrote this review Peloton has added a ton of new content and a treadmill. They now have strength training of all types, yoga, meditations, boot camp type classes, running and walking, and this is all included with your membership subscription. I use all of these classes now daily in addition to cycling.

Peloton did not sponsor this review and was not involved in the writing of it, but if you would like to try it yourself please use my peloton cycle promo code,

Referral Code - DKDH9K, and we both get a $100 credit for Peloton accessories.

I would have written this review even without such a motivator. I once read a book called Raving Fans. It was about how to make your company have raving fans, customers who raved about you or your product without prompting.

Peloton has achieved this beyond anything I have seen in many companies. We all adore our bike so much we are more than happy to wear the Peloton gear and talk about it to anyone who will listen. Peloton is killing it with an amazing product and happy customers.

If you have any questions or require any information about the Peloton cycle just let me know!

Another update:

In 2019 Peloton has added a try it free for 30 days guarantee. If you change your mind about the bike they will take it back and fully refund with no questions asked in the first 30 days. So now you really can try the bike risk free!

Peloton Products at Amazon

Peloton now sells many of my favorite products on Amazon, including the Peloton bike and the new and improved heart rate monitor!

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Peloton Guide | Strength Training Device with Built-In Camera Technology, Movement Tracker, and Handheld Remote with Voice Activation

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Peloton Heart Rate Band | Arm Band with Rechargeable Battery, Sweatproof Design, and Bluetooth® Compatibility - Small

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Peloton Light Weights | Set of Two Sweat-Proof Weights with Nonslip Grip, Designed to Fit in the Back of Peloton Bike and Bike+ - 3 lb

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Peloton Altos Cycling Shoes for Bike and Bike+ with Single Hook and Loop Strap and Delta-Compatible Bike Cleats

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Peloton Bike Mat | 72” x 36” with 4 mm Thickness, Compatible with Peloton Bike or Bike+

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Original Peloton Bike | Indoor Stationary Exercise Bike with Immersive 22" HD Touchscreen

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Peloton Cycling Shoes for Peloton Bike and Bike+ with Delta-Compatible Bike Cleats - Size EU 39 / Size US 8 Women

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