new peloton owner?

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Hi, I'm Alison. I am over 40, overweight, have never taken a spin class, and don't like cardio yet I bought a Peloton bike and LOVE it,. I'll share my tips to get to love the Peloton too!

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get fitted for the bike

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take the you can ride program

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go commando

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sit farther back

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you do you

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new peloton owner?

I'm not rich, thin, or athletic but I love my Peloton bike. My tips for success!