Collaboration includes an introduction to the
Peloton App to complement workouts at the YMCA, Peloton Bikes at
select locations, and kick-off community event
CHICAGO, Aug. 14,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peloton and the YMCA of
Metropolitan Chicago today announced the launch of a strategic
partnership aimed at advancing community health and wellbeing,
increasing member and community access to best-in-class fitness
programming, and closing racial health and opportunity gaps across
communities.
Through the partnership, YMCA of Metro Chicago members at select
locations now have access to Peloton's innovative programs,
equipment, instruction, and coaching that empowers users to
establish individualized health, fitness, and lifestyle solutions
across user age, location, or previous familiarity with
Peloton.
"We are thrilled to partner with the YMCA of Metro Chicago to
help continue our efforts of increasing accessibility to fitness
and meeting you at every stage of your fitness journey," said
Greg Hybl, Senior Vice President
& General Manager of Commercial and Corporate Wellness at
Peloton. "Peloton and the YMCA share a mission to help people live
their healthiest and happiest lives, building active, supportive
communities that empower and bring out the best in our members
through efficient, impactful, entertaining and community driven
workout experiences that meet their needs."
In addition to designated spaces for Y members to try free
workouts on the Peloton App at the Lake View YMCA, four YMCA of
Metro Chicago locations have been outfitted with 12 total Peloton
Bikes situated in specially designed, co-branded, experiential
spaces. Fry Family YMCA in the western suburbs, McCormick YMCA in
Chicago's Humboldt Park
neighborhood, Sage YMCA in the northwest suburbs, and South Side
YMCA in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood were strategically
chosen as pilot locations for their geographic and demographic
diversity and opportunity for community impact.
A special Adult Day Camp launch event celebrating the
partnership and its impact will be held Saturday, August 19, at the McCormick YMCA from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will
feature fitness and day-camp activities, healthy snacks, special
guest appearances, a health and wellbeing panel discussion, and
more. Additional details and registration information are available
at ymcachicago.org/adultdaycamp.
"Both the Y and Peloton are known industry leaders in
strengthening our communities' holistic wellbeing and in working to
break down barriers — real or perceived — that members of our
communities face in the health, fitness, and lifestyle spaces,"
said Dorri McWhorter, President
& CEO, YMCA of Metro Chicago. "Through this partnership and the
upcoming launch event, we're going to demonstrate that world-class
health and wellbeing opportunities can truly be, in the words of
Peloton, 'for anyone, anywhere.'"
About Peloton
Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), provides Members
with expert instruction, and world class content to create
impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere
and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors,
traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together immersive
classes, cutting-edge technology and hardware, and the Peloton App
with multiple tiers to personalize the Peloton experience [with or
without equipment]. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in
New York City, Peloton has nearly
7 Million Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia. For more information,
visit www.onepeloton.com.
About the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
The YMCA of
Metropolitan Chicago is the leader in accessible, inclusive
programming for more than 300,000 individuals each year,
strengthening community by connecting people to their purpose,
potential, and each other. The YMCA of Metro Chicago is evolving to
become a 21st-century social enterprise for the region, through an
association of 14 centers, 5 overnight camps, and 100 extension
sites throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest. Learn more about the
Y's locations and programming at ymcachicago.org.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Jaisa Dominguez
Senior
Corporate Communications Manager
Peloton
646-306-0191
press@onepeloton.com
Katy Broom
Director,
Public Relations & Communications
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
312-932-1171
kbroom@ymcachicago.org
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