Peloton Bike Review- How 30 rides with One Peloton changed my life
I hope you've come across this blog post in a moment of need. A need for inspiration, motivation, a laugh, sympathy, or some honest advice, you'll find it here. When my creativity tank feels low, I can turn to some pretty dark places (see: comparison game, self-pity, self-reliance, isolation, anxiety, depression, fear, pride, binge eating, negative self-talk). So instead of going there, I learned a long time ago that exercise and empowerment from the Eat to Fuel Guide could help me overcome ANYTHING.
Many of you have asked me how I like the bike since purchasing it in June and if I would recommend it. I LOVE getting that question! I love curiosity and I also love getting to brag on this amazing brand....who does not pay me, or sponsor me, but they love me by providing amazing content and its important to pay that forward.
I love my bike and still use it (in 2020!) but my focus has become more on strength and conditioning training as I find it keeps me leaner and my muscles stronger/more revealed. So if you’re looking to get the bike as a cardio supplement, I highly recommend that.
Now, I turn to Exercise. After years of different exercises and a high demand for working out at home, I created TCF On Demand, a 30-45 minute, cardio + weight training circuit style program.
8+ different training formats, from over 1000 classes coached at various fitness studios including Orangetheory Fitness. If you’re an athlete looking for your team and your home again, with incredibly sweaty workouts and guided motivation TCF On Demand is for you.
Let's ride together! My leaderboard name is AriTravelstead
Visit my blog post on all the details regarding specs, the app, and cost here .
If you are interested in purchasing the bike, you can also use my discount code (8TMFFH ) to receive $100 towards Peloton accessories - which you will need to buy shoes or some other great accessories, and I seriously love their clothes.
After 30 rides under my belt (definitely have more than 100 now) I can share my honest opinion of what it has done and is continuing to do in my life.
30 things One Peloton has done for me
Brought me out of depression by giving me SOMETHING to look forward to every day.
Holds me accountable (I paid a lot of $mula$ for this thing, I use it)
Increased my endurance, a lot.
Changed up my workout routine, which lifted me over my plateau
Improved my mood with each ride, making me happier.
Makes me appreciate my own effort of just SHOWING UP, which is difficult when you have any type of depression.
Never judges me for eating pizza the night before.
Always encourages me to be the best version of myself in the moment.
Gives me a space to be me, weird, enthusiastic and all.
Climbs suck, I still hate them. And that’s ok.
I (still) love sprints! Give me more!
Connected me to Strava, where I can connect with old friends also chasing athletic goals. Kudos!
Took inches off my body. This is nice.
Made me feel incredible in my clothes again. Also nice.
Invites me to celebrate small achievements.
Really makes me appreciate cycling shorts again.
Promotes my LOVE of cycling shorts! (Embrace the awkwardness)
Anyone is welcome in the One Peloton community. Even my messed up self.
Highlighted the fact that I need to do more yoga (those hamstrings!)
Gave me yoga classes to focus on recovery (still use these)
Makes me believe that I am worthy of this dedicated time.
Forces me take to take myself less seriously.
Shows me that I am better than the lies in my head.
Gave me a new HABIT, I can't go a few days without riding, its automatic.
Brings me peace when I have anxiety...which is 70% of the time.
Showed me how capable I am of reaching a new PR on the reg.
Keeps me humble! Every class can still be freaking hard, I just push harder.
Cody and DJ John Michael indulge every single one of my guilty pleasure pop songs and I love them for it.
Propelled me to work hard on my passions like blogging, fitness and inspiring women.
Life is short, when you don't get your way, just ride and forget the rest for a little while.
I hope you're inspired to go crush your workout, and BELIEVE that it can do some powerful stuff. We can do anything if we have health and fitness on our side. All we have to do is work.
has fitness helped you through a difficult situation? What type of workout was it and do you relate to any of the above? I want to hear about it! Comment below.
xoxo, with gratitude,
Ari