Peloton Strength+

First off, I love that I can create very specific workouts that utilize all the equipment I own in my home gym. It’s great for that. I’ve used the app every single day since March of this year. That said, there are a lot of basic exercises that are missing from the app, shoulder shrugs for example, it would be nice if there was an option to add a custom exercise or at least have the option to suggest specific exercises they need to add in future updates. Another thing that the app developers need to address is the connection issues with the Apple Watch. I’m on the latest version of iOS and watchOS yet I run into connection issues approximately twice a week. I have to power my phone and my watch on and off to correct the issue, which is very annoying, and adds about 5 minutes of time that I don’t have. The app does not track calories burned unless my watch is connected, so having it connected is essentially mandatory or the workout won’t count towards my daily calorie goals.

I was really excited to try this app, but it just really is lacking so far. At first, I was having major buffering issues because I had to AirPlay since there is no app available on Apple TV - lame. The workout would progress, but the actual demonstration of each exercise wouldn’t play. Once that got sorted out, I realized an explanation of how the app works would’ve been nice, especially with what it meant to press complete with each movement (essentially skipping through). My biggest gripe though is that I am post-op and was really looking forward to filtering certain exercises. However, there is no filter for “standing only” exercises. Each time I had a generated workout, it would automatically insert supine position exercises which I can’t do at the moment. When I would select to “swap” the exercise, it would suggest something totally random and not at all comparable. For example, I’d choose to swap a stretch exercise and it would provide me with an alphabetical directory of every exercise available, when all I want is to replace a stretch exercise. I’m excited for when this app gets new improvements, but so far I’m really not loving it. Also, some of the segments are awkward. Wayyyy too long and/or weird amounts of repetitions

Hey love the app! As someone who struggles to stay committed to a workout routine this has helped immensely. Overall love the app but two main points of improvement that would make it top tier: 1. Can we get a better AI voice coach? Feel like I’m used to better AI voices in today’s day and age. This sounds like bad 2012 Siri. This would not only sound better but keep you engaged a bit more, the way peloton classes of old did. 2. Can we get an integration with AirPods or Apple Watch to skip to the next workout without having to go on my phone and swipe? I hate touching my phone during a workout. If I could double tap my headphones and have it slip that be awesome. But overall well worth the $1 a month (or $10 a month)!