Peloton’s Nutrition Offerings Are Surprisingly Diverse (and Free)
I’m always looking to improve and grow, and I often turn to technology to help. That’s why I’m so devoted to my favorite apps, Peloton and Bike , for example, and constantly scour YouTube for new workouts I can do when I can’t get to the gym. I’ve used workout and nutrition tracking apps for years, but I’m still constantly finding new ways technology can be helpful — I just didn’t expect my latest discovery to come from, oddly enough, Peloton’s free YouTube channel .
Compared to the Peloton app, its YouTube channel doesn’t have a lot of content. There’s a landing page with introductory videos for different instructors, a few videos with user stories, and a bunch of videos about setting up the company’s signature equipment for home use. But there’s also Peloton Fuel, a landing page with recipes and nutrition videos.
You can learn how to make chimichurri steak salad , overnight chia seed pudding, and protein-packed breakfasts. Peloton instructors also demonstrate recipes and chat about the life and nutritional value of the dishes. There are only nine videos available so far, but they hint at more to come.
The videos are presented by instructors but are vetted by Peloton nutritionist Dr. Jaime Scher. That usually means you see her face and a quick synopsis of her nutrition score for the dish. I appreciate that because, as I’ve said before, as much as I love consuming a lot of fitness and nutrition content on social media, I always feel a little weird when I’m copying a workout or recipe from a random influencer unless I can be sure they actually have the credentials to recommend it. Anyone can come up with some ridiculous new way to do a cable pushup or add more protein to a brownie, then film it, post it to their followers, and rack up the likes without having to prove their method even works. The fact that these recipes are endorsed by an actual nutritionist who specializes in fueling your workouts is even more reassuring.
The videos are pretty clear about what nutrients are at play in each recipe and why they’re important. For example, the Chimichurri Steak Salad recipe lists 41 grams of protein and half the recommended daily fiber per serving. I’m a very careful eater and regularly consult with my doctor to review or confirm my meal plan, so I appreciate clear labeling and nutrient-focused recipes.
And the best part is, they’re free. Whether you pay $44 a month for a Peloton All Access subscription or not, you can watch them and cook the recipes. That’s not the case with Peloton’s other offerings.
Peloton’s Move into Nutrition
Dr. Sher’s appearance in the latest issue of Peloton Fuel made me think of Peloton’s latest letter to investors and earnings call last month. The company, among other things , said it would raise prices soon , but Peloton CEO Peter Stern noted that the company plans to expand its nutrition and hydration offerings over time.
The YouTube playlist confirms this. It all started three months ago, and the recipes are coming more and more often. In the first month, there were two videos, in the next month – three, and in the last month there have already been four.
What’s more, Dr. Sher only arrived on the Peloton scene in April, when the company posted an announcement of her hiring on Instagram along with a nutrition Q&A. Clearly, this science-backed (and delicious) content is only getting more popular, so it’s worth signing up while you can, and it’s still behind the company’s paywall.