I Regret to Tell You That My Peloton Got Me Through the Pandemic

When my Peloton arrived in December, I was at a low point. I was most drawn to Alex Toussaint, whose “Game 7 mentality” is exactly what I need when I’m doubting my ability to keep going and the power of my discipline. It isn’t lost on me that being able to afford the bike, focus on the long-term savings it provides, and overall investment is a class privilege—even with the financing options currently available, which do make the bike more accessible—as is having somewhere to put it. You don’t drop your head in my class” is a common refrain from Toussaint, and it’s another I’ve incorporated into my daily life. And I often return to Love’s “power of one” mantra on days I need a reminder that I can keep going.