Episode 189: Betas for Peloton Strength+ app, new video game, and personal training plans; Seasonal schedule change; Fitbit partnership & more

Pelo Buddy TV - Unofficial Peloton Podcast & News

Welcome to Episode 189 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics:

• Peloton is launching a new Strength+ app, a new virtual cycling game, and personal training plans.
• Peloton has announced a new partnership with Fitbit, which will see Google Fitbit premium members get access to Peloton classes.
• The second Peloton x lululemon members’ weekend will be in September.
• Many instructors and classes will have new time slots following the studio closure when PSNY & PSL reopen in September.
• Callie Gullickson has a class with members on September 16th.
• A “Strength for Soccer” and new meditation program will both launch later this month.
• A new artist series featuring Imagine Dragons took place this week.
• Peloton will have a rowing class featuring Olympic gold medal winner Nick Mead alongside Alex Karwoski.
• Alex Toussaint has a new outdoor “Greatness” run series.
• Peloton highlighted several 60 minute classes that took place for “This Week at Peloton.”
• There is a new guide and overview for how to sign up for the waitlist at PSNY & PSL.
• Peloton’s Q4 2024 earnings call will be on August 22nd.
• There is a new “Wellness Essentials” collection in the apparel store featuring third party products.
• Peloton has increased the minimum order amount needed for free apparel shipping from $50 to $75.
• Peloton’s Dreamblend apparel has been restocked in their online store.
• Happy Birthday to Rebecca Kennedy this week.
• Jermaine Johnson’s son is born.
• Christine D’Ercole won 6 medals at the US Masters Track Championships
• Adrian Williams announced a free newsletter & paid community.
• Becs Gentry filmed a segment for NBC during the women’s Olympic marathon.
• LL Cool J visited Peloton.
• The #PeloPitties group visited PSNY and made a donation.
• Hannah Corbin was on the Live Greatly podcast.
• DJ John Michael was on the Pop Theory podcast.
• Emma Lovewell did an interview with Katherine Schwarzenegger
• Jeffrey McEachern was interviewed in Tagesspiegel.
• Callie Gullickson was featured in People.
• Marcel Dinkins was on the Hack Your Happiness podcast.
• Chris & John share their, and the community's, class picks of the week.

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This episode is hosted by Chris Lewis (#PeloBuddy) & John Mills (#RunLiftAndLive).