The 5 Best Peloton Bike Alternatives

At-home cycling is in the midst of an unprecedented boom, due both to studio closures and technological innovations bringing the gym into the home more than ever before. The stationary bike translates seamlessly into the living room more than other boutique gym workouts—spinning is an ideal low-impact cardio activity, especially when the program also integrates total-body strength. All you have to do is set it up a bike and hop on to get in a great sweat session. And it can help you lose weight, too. (This guy lost 75 pounds cycling; this former Marine lost 140 pounds cycling; and this guy lost a whopping 200 pounds with cycling.)

So if you've considered getting into cycling at home to help you get moving more, you've probably heard of Peloton. The brand was among the first in the increasingly crowded field, and it might just be the most successful. The platform combines top-level fitness tech with a strong stable of engaging trainers, offering interactive workouts.

But Peloton is definitely not the only bike out there. The technology and offerings of at-home cycling bikes has reached a new level as more brands have jumped into the fray. Most of them offer live and on-demand classes that bring the spin studio straight to your home.

To help you out, we checked out some of the best Peloton alternatives on the market and rounded up some of the best. These are all bikes, but their membership programs, like Peloton's often offer up other workout varieties like HIIT, yoga, and more.(Looking for a new pair of cycling shorts? Here are the best cycling shorts for guys.) Here are the best at-home bikes besides Peloton. (Just starting out in your cycling journey? This cyclist shared how setting mini goals can help you stay healthy and motivated.)

Is the cost of a Peloton bike holding you back from joining the cycling masses? While the below alternatives are all great options, you can also use your own stationary bike and subscribe to the Peloton app for $12.99 per month (and get two months free if you're a new member) without buying the brand's equipment. Whichever choice you make, get ready to get sweaty.

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