Episode 192 of Pelo Buddy TV, a Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. Top stories are beta testing for Peloton Strength+ app, Kristin McGee open to return as a guest instructor, a new private teams & challenge feature & more.
New German “Build Your Power Zones” Program (DE) on Peloton
Peloton has a new German-language “Build Your Power Zones” training program taught by Erik Jager & Charlotte Weidenbach.
The Original Peloton Bike was Removed from the Rental Program Due to Low Refurbished Inventory
Peloton has shared that they removed the original Bike from the rental program due to low refurbished inventory, and instead are focusing on refurbished bike sales.
Kristin McGee Discusses Possibility Of Returning To Peloton As A Guest Instructor
Kristin McGee recently discussed the possibility of returning to Peloton as a guest instructor in the future.
New Peloton Bootcamp Class Format: “Bootcamp 50/50” (Bike, Row, and Tread?)
There is now a Peloton Bootcamp 50/50 format, which had only one transition in the class and was 15 minutes of cycling and then 15 minutes of strength. So far there are Bike Bootcamp 50/50 and Row Bootcamp 50/50 on the schedule.
Peloton conducting scheduled maintenance on September 4th from 8:00pm – 11:00pm ET
Peloton will be doing some maintenance on the platform on September 4th from 8:00pm – 11:00pm ET. There may be some outages during this time period.
Peloton May Evolve Strategy & Make Changes to Hardware & Subscription Pricing (But Not In The Immediate Future)
Peloton executives recently mentioned that while they might evaluate possibly increasing the subscription price, any decisions would be made by the new CEO.
New “Peloton Teams” App Feature is Available to Create Work Out Challenges With Friends & Weekly Leaderboard
The new Peloton Teams feature allows you to create teams, have challenges, and share a weekly leaderboard with up to 100 friends you invite to your team. We have a first look and overview of the new Peloton Teams feature.
Peloton ending direct sales in Germany; transitioning to all third party sales & distribution; ending rental plan in DE
Peloton is ending direct sales in Germany, and instead directing people to Amazon and FitShop. They will also no longer offer rental bikes or refurbished sales in Germany.
Peloton Strength+ App beta has started – app free “while in beta” – signup for beta program now
Beta testing for the new Peloton Strength+ has started. You can sign up for the beta now, and Peloton has given some hints about pricing for the app.
Tropical House with Ally, Double Core with Olivia, Cool Down with Christian, and Yoga Conditioning with Mariana, for This Week at Peloton (9/2-9/8)
Peloton’s featured classes for September 2-8 include Tropical House, 15 minute Cool Down ride, a live core stack, yoga conditioning, and more.
Peloton to Start Holding Fewer – and Less Deeply Discounted – Promotions
Recent statements from Peloton executives suggest that Peloton will hold fewer and less deeply discounted promotions for Peloton Bikes, Treads, Rows and Guides.