Peloton, the company that sells a $2,000 bike that allows users to join spin classes remotely, is gaining popularity with reports of having more customers than even the spin giant, SoulCycle. The author of the article decided to try the Peloton bike for a two-week period and found that the workout was highly effective, leading to fat loss and increased endurance, however, the instructors’ motivational language feels inauthentic. The author also visited an athletic lab before and after the workout and found that the athletic ability had improved significantly.
1. The Peloton bike costs $2,000 and is sold by the company Peloton.
2. Peloton reportedly has more customers than spin giant SoulCycle.
3. The bike has a monitor attached and allows users to join a spin class from anywhere.
4. A reporter took a Peloton bike for a spin for two weeks, doing a 45-minute class each day.
5. The reporter underwent an assessment of their physical ability before beginning the classes.
6. The reporter experienced pain in their right knee and adapted by relying more on their left leg to pedal, building muscle there as a result.
7. The reporter lost body fat, maintained their muscle, and increased their endurance.
8. The reporter saw a decrease in anaerobic power and strength, but an increase in aerobic capacity.
9. The changes seen in the two-week challenge were significant and ahead of the recommended rate of fat loss.
10. The reporter found the challenge intense and not sustainable for the long term.