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Top 10 Peloton hidden features you should know

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The Peloton’s secret features should be utilised if you own one.

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Even though I doubted myself at first, I’ve been using my Peloton Bike+ for almost a half-year now and continue to do so. The best exercise bike that I’ve found has helped me get into a good regimen. Though new sessions are being added on a daily basis, and a wide range of exercises are available, it has starting to seem a little same-y, despite the variety.

To break up the monotony, I was happy to discover some secret functions on my Peloton cycle. Only using these features once can give you an entirely new perspective on how versatile this bike is. A Peloton can perform eight things you didn’t know it could.

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1. Lanebreak

Peloton just introduced Lanebreak, a game in which you race to music while using the resistance dial to stay in the best lane. Depending on your tempo, speed, and direction, you receive a score (based on the dial). A wide range of musical styles and playlists are available, as are differing degrees of difficulty. These sessions can last anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour or more.

Despite the fact that this game wore me out, I can see why it would be a hit with others. You can find it by going to your home screen, selecting ‘More Rides,’ and then selecting ‘Peloton Lanebreak.’

2. FTP test 

FTP, or Functional Threshold Power, is a test that analyses your ability to exert an average of a given amount of power for an hour. It’s a good way to keep track of your fitness level when riding a bike and a good way to see how far you’ve come. Taking one of these tests can also help you learn how to effectively pace yourself while riding, as well as when to push yourself harder than you would otherwise.

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A Peloton cycle FTP test will grant you access to the Power Zones tool, as well. It’s like having a bar at the bottom of your screen throughout class. If you want to get the most out of your lesson, it’s important to know how hard you’re pushing yourself.

By searching for ‘FTP’, you can find FTP test rides in your classes on your Peloton. By clicking on your username and selecting the red cog settings logo at the upper left corner, you can add a Power Zone bar to your profile. Scroll down to “Display Power Zones” or “Edit Power Zones” and lastly “Custom Value,” then select “Preferences.” The results of your 20-minute FTP test are now ready for you to enter. To learn how to perform an FTP test on Peloton, see the aforementioned article.

3. Link up your Apple Watch 

Peloton equipment can be linked to an Apple Watch, but few people are aware of the advantages of doing so. Monitor your heart rate by doing this and keep an eye on your performance. Set up the Peloton app on your Apple Watch and tap it when the watch notifies you that class is about to begin.

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You’ll get a ‘Strive Score’ from the app based on how long your heart stays in certain bands during the workout.. While exercising, this might serve as a useful tool for monitoring your intensity levels, similar to the Power Zones bar. The Strive Score is valuable because it can be used to compare non-cycle programmes, such as strength and bootcamp, to your cycle classes.

See which Apple Watch models we think are the best if you’re in the market for one.

4. Run with Peloton 

You can take Peloton courses on your phone if you sign up for a membership with Peloton. That means you can take a stroll or a run with Peloton instead of riding a bike. If you’re going to be ascending a mountain, you can choose from a wide variety of outdoor classes, including hikes.

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You can turn on ‘Outdoor Route Tracking’ under the ‘More’ section of the Peloton app on your phone if you have it installed. This keeps track of your speed, distance, and route so that you can monitor your outdoor workouts more effectively.

5. Hide the metrics 

At first glance, the swaths of data on the screen during a lecture can seem overwhelming. Even if you’re a seasoned Peloton rider, it might be difficult to keep track of all the metrics, even in the basic classes. Seeing yourselves in the rear of the pack in a class might be demoralising for some people.

That’s why it’s wonderful to be able to turn off the metrics entirely if you don’t want to see them. Double-tapping anywhere on the screen results in a clear screen.

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6. Charge your phone 

If you have a Peloton Bike or Bike+, you’ll notice a spare USB port on the back of the screen. This functions as a network port, but you may connect a power adaptor to charge your phone, headphones, heart rate monitor or whatever you need.

When it comes time to recharge your gadgets, keep in mind that they’ll have to sit somewhere while you pedal. Unless you have a really lengthy cable, this may limit its usefulness. Using this port for anything other than a straight network connection may also invalidate the warranty.

7. Swap out to a toe cage 

When I first tried out the Peloton Bike, I really struggled with clipping the cycling shoes in and out before and after sessions. Several times, I had to remove my shoes from the pedals and pry them free manually.. So I was relieved to learn that you can just clip toe cages to your ordinary sneakers and go about your day.

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What’s more, toe cages start from as little as $40, while the Peloton cycling shoes start at $125. Peloton Bike and Bike+ Pedal Toe Clip Cage ($49.99, Amazon(opens in new tab)) Venzo Compatible with Peloton Bike and Bike+ Toe Clip Cage These are an excellent alternative to cycling shoes if you struggle with your ankles in general.

8. Check out your personal records 

On a Peloton cycle, you’d expect to be able to see your personal records, but that isn’t the case at all. Using the username and ‘overview’ option, you can access your personal information. On the lower-right side, you will discover a section for personal records which you can swipe through. Click “manage personal records” for more information. This will make it easier for you to read your records.

You may also click Manage from this page to perform a date-based calculation of your records. To see how far you’ve come in a year, or if you’ve been away from the bike and don’t want to count earlier workouts, this is a handy tool.

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