Wanting to actually work out without paying for a gym membership or leaving the house at 5am to go to CrossFit before the kids wake up. The Peloton price tag is killing me though ($2k+) and I'm worried it'll become an expensive clothes rack like that Nordic Track. Are there good alternatives? Should I just run outside like a normal person?
Peloton is a clothes rack for like 80% of people who buy it. Real talk. If you're not already an exercise person, a $2k commitment won't magically make you one.
We have the Bike+ and honestly worth it for us because my wife uses it constantly. But we're the exception not the rule. If you're unsure, start cheaper.
Peloton is excellent but $2k is real money. Have you looked at Echelon or Nordictrack? Similar vibe but cheaper. Or honestly a good stationary bike + Peloton Digital (cheaper subscription) gets you 80% there.
Don't buy until you've tried one. See if a friend has one or test at a gym first. $2k is too much to gamble on based on YouTube videos.
Look at used Pelotons on Facebook Marketplace - tons of people sell them at like 50% off because they stop using them. That might be the move if you're curious.
Honestly if you're serious about the 5am thing, a decent stationary bike ($300-500) + a YouTube fitness channel is way cheaper and you don't need the app/subscription model. Peloton marketing is strong but not essential.
Check Facebook Marketplace. Tons of people sell barely-used Pelotons because they realized they don't actually work out. Save like $1k easy.
I have one and I use it 4-5 days a week and genuinely love it. But I was already someone who worked out regularly. If you're not already exercising, don't expect a shiny bike to change that.
The clothes rack thing is real but also - if you DO use it, it's genuinely great. The question is just whether you'll actually use it. Be honest with yourself about whether you're an exercise person or if you're hoping the bike will make you one.
Honestly? Get a cheap stationary bike and try the Peloton digital subscription ($12/month) first. That lets you use their classes without the $2k hardware commitment. Then upgrade if you actually stick with it.
The Nordictrack thing is funny because yeah they DO become expensive clothes racks for some people. But if you're actually motivated it's fine. Question is: are you the type who sticks with fitness or gets bored?
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Have you thought about just a regular stationary bike + a free YouTube cycling class? Peloton is nice but you don't need it. Get a decent bike for $400-600 and see if you actually stick with it before spending $2k.