I did a poll a few days ago on instagram about my peloton set up and got a pretty good response, so I thought I’d share my home workout/peloton setup and routine! I am no fitness expert, but I really enjoy working out (most days) and have been loving my peloton and working out at home after years of studio fitness!
Peloton set up
I have a cart that I have owned for years next to my bike with the clip in peloton shoes, windex screen wipes, lip balm, extra hair ties, extra pair of socks (my bike is upstairs and I like to keep extra socks by the bike incase I’m not wearing socks when I go up there - aka I’m lazy) & surface spray. I also keep my yoga blocks, yoga blanket, workout bands, and a foam roller for other various at home workouts in the cart. Most of the time I just put my yoga mat next to the cart or inside a closet. I have debated putting the entire cart in a closet for a cleaner look, but it’s just easier to have it next to the bike so I can place my phone in it and have access to extra hair ties, water etc. The bike has two water bottle holders but they only fit a smaller water bottle, so most of the time I just bring a big bottle upstairs and have it on the cart. I bought the peloton essentials package with the bike, shoes & cleats, weights and headphones. There are multiple packages and one that includes a mat for the bike to set up but I just used a promotional yoga mat I got in college and it works perfectly. The headphones I debated since I have AirPods but like I said, I am lazy and I don’t have to to look for them before my workout and when I go upstairs everything I need is already up there. I highly recommend using headphones for the cycle workouts it really helps to submerge you in the experience and focus. Also - phone on do not disturb!
Routine
There is no routine. Kidding, kind of. It just varies, like most people I am sure. I try to spin anywhere from 3-5x a week. I do yoga or a strength peloton app workout when I don’t want to spin. I walk my dog Grover everyday for at least 20+ minutes so sometimes that is the only workout I get in, but recently posted my goals for July which is to do a minimum of a 5 minute peloton workout per day.
Price breakdown
The bike is expensive. I am aware of this. Right now, and when I bought mine, it’s 0% financing which breaks down to about $60 per month until it’s paid off. Then, you do have to pay for monthly access to the app which is $39 a month. So right now, I pay around $100 a month for Peloton. This is less than what I paid for unlimited Orange Theory classes and various other gyms/fitness studios I have been a member of. So, it is worth it to me since I love the class experience and there isn’t many group fitness centers where we live. If you want to purchase the bike with an accessory package (shoes, weights, etc) you can use a referral code! Everyone who owns a peloton gets one! You need to get the shoes to clip into the bike, they don’t have to be peloton brand of course but shoes with cleats. I think you can order regular pedals on amazon if you don’t want to clip in but I have not done any research on that!
My favorite workout clothes
Lululemon wonder under leggings. CRZ leggings on amazon. NUX leggings - I got a pair on the peloton store and I love them! Lululemon energy sports bra. Free people happiness runs crop - the best, holds everything in and you don’t need a bra with it. Lululemon yoga mat. Outdoor voices exercise dress. Adidas Ultraboost shoes for walks/strength workouts. All linked here!
Tell me your at home workout routine & favorite workout gear!
xo, Morgan