The Clip Out - Peloton Fitness News

This week's Peloton instructor Taylor Swift wedding story kicks things off, as Crystal and Tom get into what Zacharias's trip looked like. They also dig into Peloton's iOS app crashing on launch for a lot of riders and the news that Cody Rigsby is ending his podcast. Plus, changes to the Great Outdoors Challenge, a new Evening Stretch filter, instructor pages that now let you add classes straight to your schedule, and the app's swi...

Crystal and Tom start with the Breathwrk story that broke this week: instructor content from Sam Yo, Mayla Wedekind, and others disappeared from the app's Dailies feed, the search function returns no results for any instructor name, and Peloton restored the missing content overnight after TCO reported it. They also get into Whoop's FDA win, a Power Zone glitch hitting Bike members, and a stack of platform updates: the new workout g...

Peloton removed actor Hudson Williams from its social media accounts after a high school photo showing a swastika drawn on his face resurfaced online. We break down what happened, what Peloton did, and what Hudson's camp is saying about it.

Also covered this episode:

• Peloton's socials hit with a sex-spam wave — what's going on
• Kimberley Maugeri, founder of Skop, named Peloton's new Head of Pilates
• Justin Rufen-Blanchette name...

Philip Byron has five Emmy Awards, a Broadway producing credit, and a background teaching spin classes at Flywheel. He is also the director behind the Spin Wars documentary, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2026. Crystal and Tom sat down with Philip to talk about how the Spin Wars documentary came together, what got cut, and what it was really like inside the boutique fitness world that gave rise to SoulCycle, F...

Peloton has acquired Skop — and Crystal and Tom break down what this deal actually means for the platform, your membership, and where Peloton's content strategy is heading next.

Also covered this week:

• Club Peloton badge tiers — all the details on the new tiered structure and what you need to do to earn them
• Peloton Spaces — the latest on Peloton's push into apartment amenity partnerships and what "Pelo...

Badges now cover milestones up to 10000 classes per modality and weekly streaks up to 8 years.

Also covered this week:

• Peloton Milestone Badges have a fresh new look and updated targets — here's what changed and what it means for your progress tracking
• The Top 50 Music Countdown classes are back — a fan-favorite format returns
• Apple Health sync is causing issues with Legend status for some members
• Peloton CEO Peter Ster...

Peloton has removed a Lil Jon class from the platform with no official explanation. We break down which class disappeared, what the community noticed, and what might be behind the removal.

Also covered in Episode 466:

• AI-generated music was spotted in an Ally Love barre class — and the community has thoughts
• Peloton stock added to the S&P SmallCap 600
• Peloton is recruiting employees on Reddit
• Peloton subtly rebrands the TS...

Peloton streaks just got a major upgrade — third-party apps like Apple Watch and Garmin workouts now count toward keeping your streak alive. We break down exactly how it works, what qualifies, and why this is a bigger deal than it sounds for members who cross-train.

Also this week:

• Early reviews are in on Peloton IQ, the platform's new AI-powered coaching suite — we share what members are actually saying about re...

Peloton's latest earnings call is in the books — and there are real questions about whether the company is eyeing acquisitions. Crystal and Tom break down what leadership said, what it means for members, and why Peloton's COO is headed to the Fortune COO Summit.

Peloton also threw a special event celebrating Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin's apparel collection, and Peloton is partnering with LISC in Chicago on a new communit...

Peloton instructors can now create and publish their own content directly on the BreathWrk platform — a major expansion of the partnership between the two companies. We break down what this means for Peloton's content ecosystem, instructor autonomy, and where the BreathWrk integration goes from here.

Also covered this week:

• BreathWrk launches a new 7-day breathwork program featuring Peloton instructor Chelsea
• Peloton announc...

Peloton's new "Note To Self" feature is the talk of the community this week, and Crystal and Tom break down what it is, how it works, and what riders are saying about it. In other fun news, Crystal herself was featured on Peloton's "At The Next Table" episode 4, where she spoke about the importance of Peloton community members. This week also brings Peloton senior pricing news, a new Hyatt partnership, exclusive content landing on ...

A documentary called "Spin Wars" is heading to the Tribeca Film Festival, and Crystal and Tom dig into what it means to have Peloton's story told on that kind of stage. The "Let Yourself Go" campaign keeps growing — this time with Peloton instructors joining Hudson Williams — and Peloton's VP of Global Creative penned a piece for Muse about the thinking behind it. On the instructor front, Selena Samuela is back on the s...

In this episode, we cover the latest developments within Peloton and the broader fitness industry. From executive leadership changes and brand strategy to upcoming marathon events and specialized training releases, we break down the week's most relevant news. Tune in for factual updates on instructor milestones, new class formats, and technical notes that directly impact your training routine.

• A detailed look at the recent New Y...

This episode covers the latest developments in the Peloton ecosystem and the broader fitness industry. We start by looking at recent media appearances, including the "At The Next Table" episode featuring Cody Rigsby, Alex Toussaint, and Adrian Williams, as well as Peloton IQ's segment on Good Morning America. We also review current events affecting users, such as a reported house fire in New Jersey allegedly involving a Peloton Bik...

Welcome to the latest episode. We are breaking down the newest developments across Peloton and the broader fitness industry, bringing you the facts and updates you need to know this week.

• Bloomberg recently revealed the strategic roadmap for Peloton, outlining the company's future business direction.
• A new Peloton podcast, Peloton At The Next Table with Jon Hoskings, has officially launched.
• Peloton and HYROX are partnering to hos...

In this episode, we break down the latest news shaping the Peloton ecosystem and the broader fitness industry. We start with Peloton's introduction of a new live cross-training program and discuss the company's retail shift as apparel becomes available at Costco. We also cover casting calls for an upcoming commercial and review the debut of the Peloton Off Air series.

The fitness landscape continues to evolve as brand-sponsored clas...

This week’s episode is packed with all things Peloton and fitness! From exciting leadership changes and new product launches to heartwarming personal milestones and upcoming events, we’re covering everything you need to know. Whether you’re curious about Peloton’s latest moves, new class recommendations, or the return of fan-favorite series, we’ve got you covered.

• Peloton profiles now display real n...

• Peloton and Garmin Finally in Sync: Peloton and Garmin now support full two-way tracking sync. We break down what this means for your fitness data.
• Club Peloton Levels Updated and Clarified: Peloton has updated and clarified Club Peloton tiers. We walk through what's new at each level.
• Rebecca Kennedy Leading a 5K at SXSW: Peloton instructor Rebecca Kennedy is leading a 5K run at South by Southwest 2026.
• Peloton Cla...

This week's episode covers the latest updates across the Peloton ecosystem and the broader fitness industry. We begin with a critical security notice regarding a circulating phishing email about Tread lock passcodes, followed by essential scheduling updates for those planning to book classes during the upcoming studio maintenance period. Our coverage spans major industry events, including the newly scheduled Peloton and HYROX partn...