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Originally Posted by Noles20
Anyone have one? Curious if it is as good as advertised. It gets great reviews but I would love to hear personal experiences. I'm 44 and used to be in great shape prior to kids, 3 jobs etc. I need something that is convenient and easy to stick with. I know it is expensive but if I stay with it, it would be money well spent. Thanks in advance.
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OK so sorry for what will likely be a long winded response...
I bought my Peloton back in February. I had never taken a spin class in my life but my knees and feet couldnt take the pounding of running anymore. Honestly, it's the best purchase I've ever made on a whim, but it is an expensive one.
The bike itself is 1995 and then there is a monthly subscription fee for the content. (I think it's 39 bucks). They make you pay for 1 year of the subscription up front then after the first year you pay month to month. So that puts you around 2400 at the time of purchase. Theres a $250 delivery/setup fee and then you can also buy a package that includes a mat, shoes that clip in(you dont need them to use it but it keeps your feet on the pedals instead of slipping off). It also includes a heart rate monitor and weights(some classes have arm sections). You can get that pack for an extra 250 i think or buy those all individually.
When i bought mine i financed over a 1 year period interest free. They recently added an option to buy one and pay over a 3 year period so less than 100 a month if you buy all of what i mentioned above (came out to like, 3,093 i think)
As someone else mentioned you can just get the app and ride with a different stationary bike or set up a road bike on a trainer as well.
They have 14 live classes a day that you join and are happening live in a NYC studio. These then get put up On Demand so you can take them later. I think there are about 5,000 rides on demand right now
Whether you take the class live or on demand you will see all your stats on screen (cadence, resistance, output) then there is a leaderboard off to the right with everyone who is taking the class (if live) or everyone has already taken the class (live or on demand) before you and it shows how you place among everyone else so it is a really big motivator especially when you are taking a live class. It will also have your heart rate if you wear a HR monitor. The instructors can see everyone who is taking the live class and they give shoutouts and encourage people (never call people out for not doing what they are asking you to do). This includes people at home, not just the people in studio so it really feels like you are a part of the class. Id actually say they pay more attention to the at home riders than those in studio.
The instructors themselves are fantastic. There's someone for everyone. All different music styles and things so I'd say just take a class with everyone and see who you like. Some are more about the metrics and training, others are more about having fun. I have a couple that i gravitate to but i try to ride with most of them here and there.
I hated going to the gym and just never got there consistently. I havent worked out this often and consistently since playing organized sports in high school and college. I bought it in mid February and just completed my 200th ride last week. I have only lost a few pounds but i can tell i have lost fat and gained muscle. My entire body has changed.
Lastly, I'll say the community is pretty incredible. Theres a main facebook page and everyone truly is so encouraging. The instructors all have their own pages and are pretty active on social media. Sounds cheesy but they truly do seem to care. Ive seen the company go out of their way. They recently sent flowers to a rider who posted about their husband passing away, they'll send notes congratulating people on weddings, engagements or things. Like, handwritten notes. Its really an amazing company.
I wont guarantee you will 100% love it but I honestly don't think you can go wrong. Its pretty rare I've seen someone post in the fb page about how they dont like it/are returning or selling the bike.
If you have any other specific questions or anything feel free to ask!