Why does Peloton require a subscription?

Asked by: Prof. Casandra Schultz  |  Last update: October 1, 2023
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Peloton subscriptions outlast equipment purchases
Customers come to Peloton for the state-of-the-art fitness equipment, but they stay for its content. Peloton requires a subscription so it can continue to generate money from customers long after they have paid off their Bike+ or Tread.

Can I still ride my Peloton without subscription?

Without a subscription, you can still use the Peloton equipment, such as the Peloton bike or treadmill, to exercise and adjust the resistance or incline levels, and you can also connect to other fitness apps or services that offer similar or complementary features.

Is Peloton membership necessary?

A peloton membership is not often necessary since you may ride the bike as a typical stationary bike and measure your cadence or overall output. A subscription is required to access all courses, live broadcasts, leaderboards, and stats.

What can you do on Peloton without monthly subscription?

However, without a Membership, you will continue to have access to:
  • 2 pre-recorded classes*
  • The Just Ride feature**
  • The Just Run feature (including Just Walk)**
  • The Just Row feature**

What subscription is required for a peloton bike?

The All-Access Plan, which is required for Peloton bike, treadmill, and row owners, costs $44 per month and gets you access to everything Peloton has to offer. It's also separate from the Guide Membership.

What Happens When You Cancel Your Peloton Subscription?

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Can you use your own bike for Peloton subscription?

With the Peloton App(opens in a new tab), you can get access to thousands of classes across more than 10 workout categories, and while you can use your own non-Peloton treadmill or stationary bike, plenty of the classes on the app require very little or no equipment.

How much does Peloton app cost?

After your free trial, App Membership is $12.99/mo for App One or $24.month for App+.

Can you free ride on Peloton without Internet?

You don't need an app or internet to ride in a peloton. That being said, it is not the same riding experience as being able to check in, see who else is taking the class, and listening to music while following the instructions.

Why is Peloton bike membership more expensive than app?

They then purchase a Peloton Bike or Tread, and find out their cost has jumped from $13/month to $39/month. What is the reason for this big difference in price? With the app, you get no metrics (besides heart rate), are limited to one user using the subscription, and don't show up on the leaderboard.

Can you ride Peloton without instructor?

How to do a Peloton Just Ride workout. Sometimes you want to keep that blue dot going but you don't want to take a bona fide class. Thankfully, the Peloton bike offers other cycling options, including Just Ride.

What is the difference between the Peloton membership and the app?

With the Peloton App Membership, no equipment is required, and you have the convenience of taking your workouts anywhere you go. However, you do not have access to classes via your Peloton Bike, Bike+ or Tread, and you will not be able to track your performance metrics.

Can I share a Peloton membership?

If you have two houses, a bike at each house, and there will never be overlap of people riding them, both bikes may share the same Peloton subscription. If you have two bikes, either at the same house or at two houses but people may be on both at the same time, each bike will require its own subscription.

Can you use the Peloton app without the equipment?

You do not need a Peloton Tread or Peloton Bike+ in order to use the Peloton app. The basic Peloton app subscription that costs $12.99 offers workouts that don't require any equipment at all.

Is Peloton app good without equipment?

It's not hard to use the app without a stationary bike or treadmill—the cardio, yoga, stretching, outdoor running, meditation, and strength workouts are all fair game without one—but I felt envious of the people who own one the whole time I was using it.

Why is Peloton all access so expensive?

Peloton noted that it has made significant improvements to its fitness content since its start in 2014. Examples include more instructors, additional classes, new features, and an increased program variety. For this reason, Peloton feels a subscription price increase is necessary.

How much is Peloton membership without bike?

Prices. All-Access Membership: $44 per month plus applicable taxes. App One Membership: $12.99 per month plus applicable taxes.

Is Peloton app good for weight loss?

It can definitely help you increase overall fat loss. Peloton provides you with access to a ton of cardio workouts from HIIT classes to hills training and power zone training. In addition, cycling on a Peloton bike allows you to burn more calories even during rest.

What does Peloton send you for 100 rides?

A fun program that Peloton has is that once you hit 100 workouts of a certain type (for example, 100 cycling workouts completed), you are eligible for a Peloton Century Club Shirt!

Why is Peloton app cheaper?

The price cut to the app is likely intended to lure more people into the Peloton network. The company clearly stated in the paperwork for its recent IPO that the core focus of the app is to give users the opportunity to try Peloton content before they purchase the bike or the treadmill.

What is Peloton free mode?

If you're in Free Mode, the Peloton Tread+ will only move if you are walking or running. Please note that the Tread+ will not allow you to set your incline or speed while in Free Mode. After 45 seconds of inactivity outside of class or after putting your Tread+ to sleep, Tread Lock will automatically lock your Tread+.

Can multiple people use same Peloton subscription?

Can I stream content on multiple devices at the same time with one membership? With an All-Access Membership, yes. Create individual profiles so everyone in your household** can take classes on their own time, whenever they want.

Do I need two Peloton subscriptions for Bike and treadmill?

If I buy both the Peloton Bike and Peloton Tread, do I need multiple subscriptions? Both the Peloton Bike and Peloton Tread can share the same Peloton subscription – your monthly rate will remain at the $39.99 rate.