Welcome to the family at Peloton! Peloton helps you grow both physically and mentally. Showing up to workout is the hardest part, but once you’re there, you have made the first step in your journey. Here are 5 reasons why you need to use Peloton as a college student. As cycling, meditation and strength instructor Cody Rigsby says, “Grab a towel, grab a water and get your life together boo!”
- Strength Classes
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Lifting weights is a struggle within itself. However, starting lightly and “repping it out,” as Peloton instructor Robin Arzón suggests, will lead to an immensely positive change. Using the Peloton mobile application while at college will enable you to grow muscular strength. Here are some instructors you should consider: Andy Speer, Emma Lovewell and Jess Sims. As the user, you can choose the effort (beginner, intermediate, advanced), the time frame (5,10,15,20,30, etc.) and your instructor’s course (core, full-body, upper body, lower body, bodyweight, etc.). Come on team! Go give it a shot.
- Cycling & Running
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Cardiovascular training is equally as valuable as strength training. While some fitness gurus believe it is the worst part of their workout, we can change that story and realize it is just as powerful as those weights. Peloton offers Cycling and Running classes indoors and outdoors. You do not need the fancy equipment, simply a Peloton membership. You can do these classes on any equipment, which is the beauty of this unique fitness company. Want a suggestion of a class to take? Read below!
Here are some of my favorites:
Cody Rigsby’s 15-minute Groove Ride
Robin Arzón’s 30-minute “The Greatest Showman” musical ride
Ally Love’s 10-minute Hills Ride
Emma Lovewell’s 30-minute “Two for One Groove Ride”
- Yoga
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It’s really all in your core. The human core is the heart center of our strength. Think about this: when you walk from place to place, what is holding you up? Your core. When you’re holding groceries, what is holding you up? Your core. Yoga is a great way to focus on core strength through dynamic movements, which can strengthen, rehabilitate, grow and stretch your muscles. Consider checking out Kristen McGee’s body flow yoga!
- Meditation
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Bring your hands to the heart center and let us seal in our power as human beings. We tend to be flustered individuals, always studying, socializing and running around from class to class. By bringing our attention to our breath through prone twists, child’s pose and more, we can draw our attention to taking a step back. Living in the present moment is a challenge, yet with a 10, 20 or 30-minute meditation, restorative yoga or full-focused breath meditation, we can grow by exhaling our inner worries.
- The Wonderful Instructors
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There is no reason for me to spoil meeting your instructors, so go ahead and check them out on their social media pages. Their profiles are down below and they are here to change you for the better. Let’s step out of your comfort zone together, because “With no challenge, there is no change.” Join the family today!
@RobinNYC – Robin Arzón
@codyrigsby – Cody Rigsby
@fitxkendall – Kendall Toole
@allymisslove – Ally Love
@kristinmcgee – Kristin Mcgee
Peloton is not just a family, it is a community like no other. Come along and take the next step into taking care of yourself. Visit onepeloton.com for more information on starting your first 30-day trial before committing to a membership. As a current member to you, this is not a journey you will want to miss out on.