Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Peloton Instructors

Whether you're setting New Year's Resolutions or simply recommitting to your health and fitness goals, it's never a bad time to focus on your physical well-being. But don’t let that stop you from curling up with a good book every once in awhile. To keep you in the health and wellness headspace, we’ve curated some great books inspired by a few of our favorite Peloton instructors. So grab a book and get ready to power up your reading this year!

Alex Toussaint: "This ain’t daycare." – books about pushing oneself to the limit

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Activate Your Greatness by Alex Toussaint

If you've ever taken a Peloton class with Alex, you'll know that he's a bit of a drill sergeant! But his motivation and high standards keep his students coming back class after class. Learn about Alex's rise to Peloton stardom, from his childhood as the son of Haitian immigrants to military school and beyond. Activate Your Greatness is equal parts personal development and memoir in which Toussaint shares his own practices, strategies, and motivations for success on and off the bike. If you're looking for ways to achieve more, this is the book for you.

Ally Love: “Are you ready? Yes or yes?” – books about being the boss

Christine D’Ercole: “I am, I can, I will, I do.” – books about overcoming obstacles

Cody Rigsby: “Booty back. Chest lifted. Wig on tight.” – books that don’t take themselves too seriously

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XOXO, Cody by Cody Rigsby

"You're not the complimentary basket of chips and salsa. You're the fajita! Sizzling! Grabbing everyone's attention!" Craving more creative motivation? Just like a classic groove ride with a killer pop playlist, XOXO, Cody will leave you laughing out loud with surprising moments of poignant motivation and reflection. From growing up working class and queer in North Carolina, Rigsby shares his journey to Peloton, Dancing with the Stars, and more to remind us all that life is too short to take too seriously.

Denis Morton: “If you can’t be good, be careful.” – books about bad decisions but great stories

Kendall Toole: “But did you die?” – books for cool girls

Matt Wilpers: “Embrace the power zone.” – books with golden retriever energy

Robin Arzón: “Slay your own dragons.” – books featuring strong female characters

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Shut Up and Run by Robin Arzón

You may know her as the fiercest Peloton cycling instructor and type 1 diabetes warrior, but Robin Arzón actually got her athletic start as an ultramarathoner! Don't let that scare you away, though. Shut Up and Run is the ultimate guide for runners, whether you're just starting out and working towards your first 5k or if you're a seasoned marathoner hoping to push yourself a bit more. This book has training tips, snack recommendations, playlist suggestions, and customizable journal pages to get you ready to train for your next long distance run. Runners and wanna-be-runners, this is a must read for you!

Sam Yo: “We smile together.” – books on mindfulness, gratitude, and joy

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