I now see why Peloton has a cult-like following of millions. The instructors are
excellent; their words of encouragement are often so inspiring that I’m moved
to tears. The classes are well planned and produced, and there’s plenty of
variety. Cody Rigsby is my favorite instructor; he sings and dances in the saddle,
tells stories about his life, gives life advice, and generally cracks me up.
One of my favorite Bike+ workouts was a 30-minute Intervals & Arms Ride with
Cody, during which we alternated pushes on the bike with free-weight
segments. You can store a set of weights on the back of the bike for easy access
during workouts.
Another favorite is The Jess King Experience, a 30-minute ride that feels more
like a party than a workout, complete with a live DJ and costume changes. I
took that class live, alongside more than 7,000 other riders, and enjoyed every
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In testing, the Auto Follow feature has worked perfectly during on-demand
cycling sessions. I wish it were also available during live workouts, because it
really elevates the experience for me. During a cycling workout, the target
resistance range changes often. You normally have to listen for the instructor’s
cues and manually adjust your resistance every time to keep up. Sometimes, I
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the knob, and Auto Follow lets me do that.