Peloton
Instructor-led classes for strength, running, cycling, yoga and more, with or without Peloton hardware
by Peloton Interactive, Inc. · listed Nov 8, 2026
Quick verdict
If you like being coached through workouts, Peloton offers one of the broadest and most polished class libraries around, with or without its hardware. Use the free trial to decide whether the membership is worth it for you.
Best for People who want instructor-led workouts across many styles and are happy to pay for a membership
Reviewed by AppsPicks on Nov 8, 2026. How we review
Peloton review
Peloton is the app side of the well-known connected fitness brand, and you don't need one of its bikes or treadmills to use it. It offers a large library of instructor-led classes covering strength, indoor and outdoor running, cycling, yoga, HIIT, Pilates, barre, stretching and meditation. Many need no equipment. It suits people who like being coached through a workout rather than building their own routines, whether at home, in a gym or outside.
Day to day, you pick a class by length, type or instructor, or follow a multi-week program or challenge. You can join live sessions or take recorded ones whenever you like. Classes play on a phone or tablet, or on a TV through the Apple TV app, AirPlay or Chromecast. An Apple Watch app tracks your stats while you train. Much of the appeal comes from the instructors and the music-themed artist series, which make sessions feel closer to a studio class than a timer app.
Why we picked it: The range and quality of guided classes is hard to match, and it works well with whatever equipment you already have, or none at all.
Watch out for: The free tier is limited. Most of the library and programs sit behind a paid membership, so treat the 30-day trial as the real test.
What we like
- Thousands of guided classes across many workout types
- Many workouts need no equipment at all
- Live classes plus an on-demand library and structured programs
- Streams to a TV via Apple TV, AirPlay or Chromecast
- Apple Watch app for tracking stats during workouts
What could be better
- Most content requires a paid membership
- Ongoing cost adds up compared with free workout apps
- Android reviews are noticeably weaker than iOS ones
- Best experience for cycling and running classes assumes access to a bike or treadmill
Questions about Peloton
Is the Peloton app free?
There is a free version with a limited selection of classes. Fuller access needs a paid membership, and new users can start with a 30-day trial. Check the app for current membership prices.
Do I need a Peloton bike or treadmill?
No. Many classes, such as strength, yoga, stretching, meditation and outdoor running, need no Peloton hardware. Cycling and treadmill classes can be followed on any bike or treadmill.
What devices does it work on?
It runs on iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets. It can play on a TV via Apple TV, AirPlay, Chromecast or Android TV, and there is an Apple Watch app for tracking.
What are good alternatives?
Apple Fitness+ suits people deep in the Apple ecosystem, while Nike Training Club offers guided workouts at no cost. Peloton stands out for its live classes and instructor variety.
From the developer: how Peloton describes itself
Work out where you want, when you want. From strength and meditation, to outdoor running and yoga, the Peloton App makes fitness classes and workout tracking fun and easy. No equipment needed.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? • Take your workout with you: Find a variety of workouts to fulfill your fitness goals, including strength training, indoor and outdoor running, cycling, yoga, HIIT, meditation, stretching, and more. Our workouts are available on your iPhone or iPad. Plus, you can stream your workouts to your TV with our Apple TV app, or via AirPlay or Chromecast. • Here to hype. Here to help: Peloton is designed to keep you going with artist series, goal-based programs, and challenges that make working out on the Peloton App a fun and exhilarating experience. • More burn for your buck: Experience what Peloton is all about with the Free Peloton App or a 30-day trial of one of our paid memberships.
DISCOVER, LOVE, REPEAT • Variety that you crave: Thousands of workouts that you can take anytime, anywhere, with or without any equipment. From cardio to stretching, we've got you covered. Guided workouts can help you achieve your fitness goals anywhere you go. • Workouts you can work in: Let our world-class, expert instructors motivate and captivate you during every workout. You can track your stats and progress using the Peloton Watch App, available on Apple Watch. • Whenever you're ready to sweat: Join live classes, or explore our library of instructor-led workouts for a studio fitness experience to get moving whenever you're ready to sweat- on the go, at the gym, or at home. • Features that take your experience to the next level: Schedule, stack, and bookmark classes, so once you're ready to get moving, all you need to do is show up on your mat and sweat.
TRANSFORM YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY • Just bring you: Filter workouts for length, time, and favorite music to support your health and fitness goals. No strings attached, no equipment needed. • Music to keep you going: With all of your favorite songs and classes dedicated to your favorite artists, you can move to the music you love. • Stay connected: Track your classes and freeform activities like outdoor walks, runs and more. Connect a heart rate monitor or download the Peloton Watch App for Apple Watch in order to get metrics in real time to keep you going.
JOIN THE PELOTON COMMUNITY Whether you're working out on your phone, tablet, or TV, Peloton is designed to fit your life. Try Peloton for free, no equipment needed.
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