Peloton Bike | Review | Referral Code

You may have seen my post about my using the Peloton App and my Bladez Master GS bike {click here for the full post}.  I loved the set-up - it was super convenient and definitely a less expensive version if you already have a bike at home or can't afford the full Peloton bike.  {This post includes affiliate links.  Affiliate links are where I make a portion of sales from links used, which helps keep Beauty Freckled going.  Thanks for your support!}

Fast forward to October of this year and the movers broke the bike computer off my Bladez Master GS.  After having some trouble trying to glue it on, and trying to find a good fix, I started wondering if the Peloton bike was worth consideration.  Letting myself brew over it, I finally decided to take the plunge the week before Thanksgiving.

After ordering my bike on November 9th (two Fridays before Thanksgiving), I received it the following Wednesday.  I was lucky enough to have the actual Peloton team/van come out for my delivery.  Three great team members brought my bike into my basement, went over the entire setup (including measuring my seat for me), AND attached the Look Delta cleats onto the Shimano cycling shoes I already had (similary style here).  Great service, all around!  They brought the accessories I ordered with them, so I didn't have to wait at all.

Peloton in the corner of my finished basement

Accessories - With the referral program, I had $100 to use towards what I needed so I got the water bottle, cleats (since I had shoes), and a heart rate monitor.  If you are looking to buy a Peloton, I would love for you to use my referral code: 6WMYTY

Originally, I was going to order the bike during Black Friday.  Normally, their Black Friday deal is a free bundle of accessories worth $249 which includes shoes with cleats, mat, one set of weights, earbuds, and heart rate monitor.  They did run it again in 2018, BUT I am glad I didn't wait because so many people ordered that delivery times got very backed up and people waited weeks to get their bikes!

Let's talk about the bike!  After you set up your profile, you have the option of taking a beginner course or jumping right in.  You can take classes live, in real time, as they are happening in the NYC studio, or on demand.  The thing I love is that even if you ride on demand, you can still see your stats on the leaderboard and see where you fall during that ride.  The leaderboard takes into account your output and shows you where you rank in the pack of riders that have taken that particular class.

On Demand Classes

You can filter on demand rides by type or theme, by instructor, length, etc.  There are so many choices and styles, you will never get bored.  Playlists are available for preview, so if music is a big motivator to you, checking those out is a great way to see if a ride is for you.  The music styles literally are anything you could ever dream of, from decades (70s, 80s, 90s), to hip hop (try Alex's rides), to Broadway (Robin, Hannah, Jess), to rock, seriously the possibilities are endless and there's something for every taste.

LIVE Class Schedule for the week

The instructors are AMAZING.  I loved Alex so much I had a hard time branching out and trying others, but every single one is awesome and have their own unique qualities.  Robin, Hannah, Jess, and Cody are great as well!  Everyone resonates with someone for different reasons.

It's also not just a bike.  There are also strength training programs, lifting, walking, running, stretching, boot camps, even yoga and meditation!  The yoga is truly amazing, but I was already a Kristin McGee fan before! 

The Peloton Bike is amazing, and worth every penny.  The bike is so motivating, and I don't need to waste time driving to a gym, getting a locker, fighting for equipment, etc.  Everything is in the comfort of my own home.  Setting a new Personal Record (PR), getting a new badge for a workout, or the Century Ride shirt you will win for your 100th ride, will all keep you wanting to hop on the bike and workout more.

Financing is available starting around $39 a month, which is a great option!

Please feel free to use my referral code if you would like to purchase a Peloton.  You will get $100 off any accessories you choose and I get a kickback for use in their boutique!  Thank you so much!  Referral Code: 6WMYTY

Leave any questions you have about Peloton below and I will answer them!

Peloton Bike App | Fitness Friday

A friend and I were chatting about fitness stuff recently and she inspired me to work on myself and my fitness even more this year.  I had been coming off a bad month of fibromyalgia flare after a cold took me down (colds really do my muscles in and leave me with no energy) but I am finally back at the fitness game.

{This post includes affiliate links.  Affiliate links are where I make a portion of sales from links used, which helps keep Beauty Freckled going.  Thanks for your support!}

A while back I wrote a review of my Bladez Master GS bike [read the review here] and I've been loving it but wanted to push myself further.  So I decided to try out the Peloton app, which has live and on demand cycling classes all from the comfort of your own home.

The app is perfectly set up and easy to navigate.  There are classes from 5 to 10 minutes all the way up to 120 minutes.  There are both male and female trainers to choose from and a variety of ride styles like Endurance, Metrics, and different theme rides like Hip Hop or 90's rides.  You can ride live or on-demand once classes are over.  The On-Demand filter let's you narrow down your choices by time, theme, and trainer to make what you are in tthe mood for easy to find.  My favorite rides have been by Alex Toussaint, especially his Bless Up rides - definitely check them out! (And I love his motivational quotes so I included a few here).

Peloton App - Available Classes

Feel Good.  Look Good.  Do Better.  - Alex Toussaint

As for the bikes, a quick comparison in price (Peloton vs my Bladez):

The Peloton bike costs $1995, plus $39 a month for the workout app/plan.  The bike includes weight racks behind the seat and a water bottle holder.  There are a few accessory packages such as The Essentials Package which includes Peloton spin shoes with cleats, hand weights, and headphones for $149.

My Bladez Master GS was around $500 (on Wayfair) and the Peloton app for iPhone/iPad is $12.99 a month or $5.99 for a week.  The app gives you the freedom that if you were on vaca or away but had access to a bike rental or a hotel gym with a bike you could get the week and still sneak in some fit time.

I currently use the Shimano WR42 in Black ($79.99) with SPD cleats I transferred from my last pair since they were in good shape.  I also use 2lb and 5 lb C9 weights from Target ($3).

My only other accessories are: my Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor (around $63) and my iPad Air 2 ($499 on sale at Target) in an OtterBox Defender series case that can be positioned in multiple angles for easy viewing on my bike.

Using the app at home with a solid bike is a great option, especially if you already have an iPad, iPhone, or some other device you can use the app on.  There are lots of stationary bikes on Amazon with great reviews that are $500 or under.  The Peloton bike looks amazing.  I love the added weight and water bottle holders but my home set up is working out pretty darn great right now.  The app is keeping things fresh and interesting.

Overall I have been so pleased with the Peloton app and have continued my subscription after my free trial expired.  I highly recommend it for those with bikes at home, at a gym (earphones!), or for those looking for a bike as a way to stay motivated.  For less than half of ONE Soul Cycle class you can get a months worth of spin classes plus their growing Beyond the Ride classes like yoga, strength training, cool downs, and stretching.

"Smile.  You woke up today.  Don't look so damn mad." - Alex Toussaint

The Peloton Cycle app is available on the iTunes Store.

Again, please check out my bike review here and let me know what your favorite workout apps and home workouts are in the comments below!