Peloton Unveils AI-Powered Fitness Series Amid Price Hikes, Staff Cuts, and Strategic Revamp

October 1, 2025
Peloton Unveils AI-Powered Fitness Series Amid Price Hikes, Staff Cuts, and Strategic Revamp
  • Peloton has introduced a new Cross Training Series featuring versatile fitness machines like Bike, Bike+, Tread, Tread+, and Row+, with Plus models equipped with AI cameras for movement analysis and form correction.

  • Alongside hardware updates, Peloton is raising membership prices in October, including the All-Access plan to $49.99, as part of efforts to boost recurring revenue.

  • The company is expanding its wellness ecosystem through partnerships with organizations like Breathwrk, the Hospital for Special Surgery, Respin, and HYROX, offering specialized classes for injury prevention, mental health, menopause, and strength training.

  • Peloton announced a 6% global workforce reduction to cut costs amid a significant stock decline from over $170 in 2021 to around $8.17 today.

  • This strategic shift aims to revive growth by emphasizing integrated hardware, AI coaching, and holistic wellness offerings, marking a new direction under CEO Peter Stern.

  • The relaunch is part of a broader effort to attract new customers ahead of the holiday season and recover from a 90% decline in stock value since the pandemic peak.

  • Peloton has faced past issues such as supply overproduction, safety recalls, and internal culture problems, which have impacted its brand reputation.

  • Marketing efforts are shifting from solely fitness to highlighting improved quality of life and appealing to a broader demographic, including men.

  • Peloton’s subscriber count slightly declined to nearly 2.8 million by June, down from nearly 3 million a year earlier, reflecting ongoing challenges.

  • Peloton’s Chief Commercial Officer emphasizes the importance of flexible, high-quality fitness options that support anytime, anywhere workouts, leveraging community and infrastructure.

  • The new product launch is the first major update under CEO Peter Stern, focusing on hardware enhancements, new classes, and integrated AI features to turn around the company's fortunes.

  • The AI movement tracker demonstrated during the launch successfully monitored exercises like curls, making strength training more engaging and accessible for beginners.

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