Build Your Muscles and Your Confidence with Peloton Strength Training Classes
Alex McRae- 13 Min To Read
- 26 Aug, 2023
Are you familiar with the Peloton strength training classes? You’re missing out if you haven’t tried any of the Peloton strength training classes yet.
Perhaps you are like me. You’re doing a lot of cardio with your Peloton hardware, whether it be the treadmill or bike. You’ve also been neglecting strength and stretching, which can lead to a decline in your overall fitness.
Peloton Tread, Peloton Bike Plus, or Peloton Tread bikes, you have access to a complete range of strength, stretching, and other classes. You can also access all the cardio, strength and stretching classes that Peloton offers if the app is only used on your smartphone, tablet, computer, or Roku TV.
Questions about Peloton strength-training classes
Peloton is a popular sport because of its fancy equipment. When we purchased our bike in 2016, that is exactly what we did. You should focus on the classes that got you in the cult. I’m referring to folding.
Maybe you aren’t sure what the Peloton strength-training classes are, so you don’t want to take them up. Maybe you are new to strength training or feel intimidated. Maybe you have too many questions to answer that you don’t know the answers to and are afraid of losing your mind.
This post is about strength training.
Don’t lose heart. Let me assist. This blog post on Peloton strength training answers any questions you might have about these classes. I have also compiled answers to general questions about strength training.
Additionally, I offer suggestions for strength training programs in the Peloton universe which can improve your bone strength as well as overall health. A number of questions will be asked about the weight requirements for Peloton classes. I will also address questions about the Peloton Bootcamp classes on the Tread or the bike.
To learn more about this topic, go to my review of Peloton bootcamp classes.
Questions about strength training classes most commonly asked
These are some of the most frequently asked questions about Peloton or strength training classes.
Do you offer strength training classes at Peloton?
Yes, Peloton offers strength training classes. These strength-training classes were primarily arms classes on bikes when I got my first bike. There were also intervals and arms classes, which mixed cardio and spinning.
In 2018, Peloton introduced Tread. Peloton hired a lot of new instructors to teach the Tread. Strength training took off.
Andy Speer: Total Strength
Peloton introduced the Andy Speer Total Strength program in the following year. It can be found on the app under “Programs”. It’s called “Total strength with Andy” on the app.
Total Strength with Andy is a 4-week program that consists of 18 classes. The program includes warm-ups, strength testing, and classes that target different parts of your body. This program is a great introduction to strength training.
What equipment or weights do I need to take part in the Peloton strength classes
This question is actually answered in my blog article about the best weights to ride with Peloton. Here’s the summary.
Start with them if you are just starting weight training. However, they may not be enough for you in the end.
Different weights of dumbbells
Example: I didn’t need three-pound weights when I began the Andy Speer strength training program. Instead, I used my dumbbells of five and eight pounds, as well as my hand weights of 10 pounds.
We also have dumbbells that weigh 12 and 15 pounds, but I am not strong enough to use them yet. I have however, picked up the 12 pounders to use in a few Rebecca Kennedy’s Tread bootcamp classes. These are usually for deadlifts. That weight is still too much for me.
What are the light, medium, and heavy weights?
It is a great question. The answer will vary depending on how strong you are and your body.
Rad Lopez and Adrian Williams are great instructors for strength training. They refer to light weights in their classes as 15-pound weights. Yes, you guys are strong men.
What is the best weight for me? My heavy weight is fifteen pounds. Depending on how strong I feel that day, my light weights range from five to eight pounds. For me, the medium weight is 10 pounds.
What weights should you buy?
If you are a woman, like me, and just starting your strength training journey, then I recommend investing in 5 pound, 8 pound, and 10 pound weights. As you gain strength, you can always add 10 to our 15 pound weights.
If you are a man looking to purchase light, medium, and heavy weights, you might want to follow the lead of Rad and Adrian. It would be sensible to own 15 pound, 25-pound and 30-pound weights.
Lightweights are required for the Tunde arm challenge.
Do you offer strength training classes that use resistance bands?
Peloton has recently started offering resistance band classes, although there aren’t currently any strength training classes with kettle bells. How can you locate resistance band classes? Scroll through the digital Peloton app.
First, open the app. Click on Strength. Next, click the filter to see the various class themes. Next, search for Resistance Band. Finally tap “Resistance Band”, to view the class offerings.
Who teaches resistance band strength classes
There are only two Peloton instructors who teach resistance band classes. These are Andy Speer, Hannah Corbin. These workouts are designed to strengthen the core, upper body, and lower body.
Peloton resistance bands and weights available for purchase
Amazon: Peloton Weights
Fitness Alley Neoprene dumbbell 5 Pairs Set (2.4,6,8,10 Lbs) Non Slip Grip
Fitness Republic Solid Steel Dumbbell Rack Holder and Neoprene Pairs (2lb-4lb), 4lb-6lb (8lb-8lb), 10lb (with 5 Tier Rack Combo)
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Free Weights Dumbbells Weight set Rubber Coated cast Iron HeX Black Pair (8 lb)
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Peach Bands Resistance Tub Bands Set - Exercise Bands With Handles, Door Anchor, and Workout Guide
Are there any Peloton strength classes?
If you are wondering if Peloton strength class is effective, I would answer, “Yes.” But, as with any exercise program, you must stick to it.
Power Zone challenges were the only thing that made a difference in my leg shape and overall fitness. Here’s my review on Power Zone training.
Power Zone is something many of my friends have shared with me. They say strength training off the bicycle has made it easier to ride the bike. Or, at the very least, it makes it easier to work in new areas.
Hardcore on The Floor: Why You Should Check It Out
Peloton strength training began to work for me in a way that I can remember. I joined the Hardcore on the Floor Facebook Group . There are many more. 100,000 This group includes 250,000 Peloton enthusiasts.
Each month, the group leaders publish a tough calendar of strength-training classes. There are at least three strength-training classes that you can choose from each day.
Follow the Hardcore calendar
The hardcore calendar gives structure to your strength training. Even if you only manage to fit in two strength classes per day, this will ensure that you are hitting every part of your body during the week, even if you don’t have the time. The hardcore calendar is invaluable to me.
This is my review of Hardcore on The Floor Peloton strength exercises.
Peloton strength training, before and after
Hardcore on The Floor is, despite its name being a low-key group, quite casual. It is very supportive. It really does help. See the before and after photos of strength training that people post. I’m so impressed. This is just one.
The Hardcore Calendar helps you plan your strength training
The Hardcore calendar makes it easy to stack my classes and rides. Combine that with the Power Zone Challenge and your workout plan will be complete.
To organize my Peloton strength and cardio classes, I use the stacking function. It makes it easy to decide what class or activity I will be taking that day. Just start your stack and go.
Monthly calendar for hardcore activities
The monthly hardcore calendar even suggests rides you can do with strength training to keep your cardio pumping. These rides include Power Zone rides and non-Power Zone rides like HIIT runs or fun runs on Tread or outside.
Here’s my take on whether cardio, bike or strength should be done first. My ride is followed by my post-ride stretch. Then I do my strength training classes. I am afraid that doing the opposite, strength first, would leave me with weak legs and arms.
Peloton-Inspired Workout Calendar PDF Printable
This Peloton-inspiredcalendar was created because I realized that while I was good at keeping my cardio going (e.g., through cycling or walking on the Peloton App), I was neglecting other aspects of my fitness, such as strength and stretching.
After I made this planner, that is now on Etsy and was able to fill in the classes I would be taking each week, I became more adept at actually following through. This is from someone who has been using the Peloton since 2016.
It is easier for me to write down my workout plans on my calendar than it is to put them in a digital one. I can ignore the notifications.
This PDF’s Page 1 through 3 is from Monday to Wednesday.
Page 2 refers to Thursday through Sunday.
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This is my blog post explaining more about the calendar.
Etsy
Etsy
You can try out new teachers and classes using the hardcore calendar
Another unexpected benefit to the hardcore calendar is this: There are many classes that you can take. There are also instructors and disciplines that you can try, which may be a new experience for you.
Today’s workout included a 15-minute introduction to Pilates with Aditi Shah. Although Aditi Shah isn’t new to me, Pilates is.
Peloton Pilates classes have been on my bucket list for a long time. Today was the day I tried it. It was much more fun than I expected, but it was also much harder than I anticipated.
This is my review of the Peloton Pilates classes.
Where can I find strength training classes with Peloton?
On the Peloton app, your tablet, phone or RokuTV you can search for strength training classes. The icon will show someone lifting weights in strength classes.
You can also do strength training by clicking on Tread Bootcamp or Bike Bootcamp classes. These classes combine cardio and strength training.
Filtering for strength training classes on the Peloton app
Let’s suppose that you want to use the app to take strength classes. You would first open the app. Then, tap on Strength under Classes. Next, use the filter to choose which class you wish to take.
There are many options available for filtering:
- Classes that you have already saved
- You’re already taking classes, taken by me
- Classes not taken by me (classes that you haven’t yet taken)
- Length (class length)
- Type of Class
- Instructor
- Music
- Difficulty
- Subtitles
- Sort
What length are the strength-training classes at Peloton?
To see the class duration, tap on the “Length” button in the app. Strength training classes are available in the following durations as of writing:
- 5 minutes
- 10 minutes
- 15 minutes
- 20 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 45 minutes
Right now, there are not 60-minute strength classes. There are however, 60-minute bootcamps. These classes are split roughly between strength and cardio.
Rebecca Kennedy taught me a 60-minute Tread bootcamp. It consisted of 30 minutes total on the treadmill and 30 minutes total on strength training.
I enjoy taking Rebecca Kennedy bootcamp classes in my strength training program.
This class was done with my NordicTrack Treadmill, as I don’t own a Peloton Tread. This class was a blast! For days, my hamstrings&glutes were sore. Foam rolling, oh my!
Why Peloton foam rolling classes
Do you offer strength-training classes to Peloton novices?
For beginners, there are no strength-training classes. The five- and 10-minute classes that are done with an instructor on the Peloton bike, or in the Peloton App, would be a good choice. These classes are called “toning”, and are not strength training. They are typically five to 10 minutes in length.
These classes are short and light weight, but don’t let that fool you. Even light weights can feel heavy after a few minutes of hard work and many repetitions. After a “toning” class, you can feel sore the next day. At least, I have woken up sore after a “toning” class. This is especially true when the Arnold press is used by the instructors. Denis Morton, Ben Alldis, I am looking at you!
You can filter your strength classes using the Peloton App by filtering by difficulty. You’d be surprised to know that beginner is also an option. There are currently 76 beginner strength training classes available on the Peloton App as of this writing.
What Peloton strength classes can be done without weights
You can find strength classes that don’t require lifting weights by looking for them. You should look for classes that say “bodyweight.” This means you will use your body weight as the weight you are lifting.
There may be so-called “bodyweight classes” under core classes. Rebecca Kennedy teaches a standing core class in which there are no weights. Other core classes rely on bodyweight too.
More information on the Peloton core.
Peloton recently introduced Pilates. Pilates classes are all about using your bodyweight.
Peloton: Who teaches strength training?
Nearly every Peloton instructor offers at least one class that qualifies for strength training. The reason is that all of the instructors in cycling have classes under strength training. Even instructors who teach in German have classes that focus on strength.
Peloton now offers Pilates classes so you can find yoga instructors like Aditi Shaikh and Kristin McGee under strength. Ross Rayburn was the only yoga instructor that I didn’t see in strength training. However, this could change in the future.
However, you may be looking for a complete list of Peloton strength instructors-including those hired specifically to teach Tread classes. Below is an alphabetical listing of Tread and Strength instructors (excluding primarily yoga and bike instructors).
- Olivia Amato
- Robin Arzon
- Callie Gullickson
- Becs Gentry
- Rebecca Kennedy
- Rad Lopez
- Matty Maggiacomo
- Daniel McKenna
- Selena Samuela
- Jess Sims
- Andy Speer
- Adrian Williams
Read my Peloton barre review.
Final thoughts on Peloton strength-training
I hope you found this article helpful in answering your questions about the Peloton strength-training options. Now you should be able to understand the many weight-lifting classes and bodyweight classes available through Peloton. If I have missed something, let me know, and I will update the post with any additional information.
