The peanut gallery responded with versions of the same joke about us paying a ton of money for a coat rack. Five years later, the joke's on them: We use the app at least once daily and ride the bike multiple times per week between us. I've enjoyed the bike as an alternative to running, finding that mixing in cycling has helped me reduce injuries. However, one of the unexpected benefits of Peloton has been the strength workouts. I've long been a cardio queen, but since getting Peloton, I have focused more on strength. Which is why when my editor asked me to review Peloton Gym, I was more than willing to take on the assignment.
As much as I adore Peloton, I had yet to try Peloton Gym, which launched in 2023 and provides the option for self-guided workouts. That changed last week when I gave Peloton Gym a try to share an honest review. Here's what I thought and whether I'd recommend you give it a go.
Peloton Gym is an option for members that offers self-guided step-by-step strength workouts programmed by Peloton's strength instructors. You can find Peloton Gym in the app at the top of the screen between "classes" and "collections." It's included in the membership.
How I Used Peloton Gym for One Week
I decided to replace my usual strength workouts with Peloton Gym ones. Here's my routine for cardio and strength when I am not training for a race:
Monday: Alternate between a bike bootcamp, HIIT cardio or low-impact cardio workout and 20 to 30 minutes of strength. For strength, I'll do full body, bodyweight or barre.Tuesday: 45-minute outdoor run and 10-minute lower body.Wednesday: 45-minute cycle and 10-minute upper body.Thursday: 30-minute outdoor run and 10-minute core or Pilates.Friday: 30-minute cycle and 10-minute upper body.Saturday: 60-minute outdoor run and 10-minute core.Sunday: 45-minute outdoor walk, 30-minute yoga and 20-minute Pilates.Monday: 20-minute full-body strength with Callie GullicksonTuesday: 10-minute glutes and legs with Olivia AmatoWednesday: 10-minute chest and back with Callie GullicksonThursday: 10-minute core with Olivia AmatoFriday: 10-minute arms and shoulders with Ben AlldisSaturday: 10-minute glutes and legs with Marcel Maurer
Since Peloton Gym doesn't include Pilates or yoga, I did not use it on Sunday.
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A look at my home Peloton Gym setup.My Honest Review of Peloton Gym
Honestly? Peloton Gym felt a bit disorienting after about five years of guided strength workouts. Aside from navigating the new system, like clicking on the workout to see the video demonstration or get a timer, there aren't instructor cues. It required significantly more focus to stay on track without someone else telling me what to do.
2. Not having form or breath cues threw me off a bit
One of my favorite parts of the Peloton strength workouts is that I constantly learn something from the instructors about form and the mind-body connection. For instance, in a recent workout, Adrian Williams stressed the importance of getting lower in squats, and I've adjusted and gotten more out of the move. Also, the instructions on when to inhale and exhale during a move help keep my mind from wandering.
Some of the workouts, including Gullickson's full and upper-body ones, required equipment I did not have, like a bench. I modified by lying on a mat, but it's worth noting that you can preview workouts and skip ones requiring more equipment.
4. The programming is excellent
One of the coolest parts of Peloton Gym is that you can track your progress in-app. For each move, you can log the number of reps you did and at what weight. Peloton also does a Benchmark series, but you have to write down rep counts separately. The gym offering keeps everything in one place.
6. There are no self-guided workout options
7. I missed connecting with the instructors
I'd say these were my two biggest cons of Peloton Gym: Callie tells us to "bring our own energy." But I often feed off her bubbly personality, mocktail recipes and Trader Joe's stories! I missed the connection with the instructors during these workouts. Plus, though I love curating my workout playlists, it's nice to have instructors do it for me, and I factor the music into my class choices.
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I highly recommend bright-colored mats and water bottles to get you through your Peloton Gym workouts!Want to choose their your own music (without anyone talking over it)Want to go at your own paceFeel comfortable that your form is solid and don't want instructors breaking up you workout flowWant moves that incorporate gym equipment Are out of guided workouts from your favorite instructorsWish to weight/rep progress over time in the appPeloton Gym might not be a fit if you:
Want to hear the musings, catchphrases and life updates of your favorite instructorsFeel you benefit from form cuesPrefer having instructors pace the workoutLove an instructor's musical tastes or want to hear new musicWant to do Pilates or barreDon't want to modify for lack of gym equipment The Bottom Line
I liked Peloton Gym. However, I was honestly excited to get back to guided workouts, and that's what I'll continue to prioritize. The biggest reason? I love the instructors—they motivate me and make me laugh, and I missed them.
Peloton Gym workouts support people with different preferences or who are in different seasons. As someone who has gotten so much out of Peloton, I l genuinely love that for them.
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American Heart Association Recommendations for Physical Activity in Adults and Kids. American Heart Association. Read More Details
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