TCO Top 5: Favorite Peloton Classes (10/5/2026)

This week’s top Peloton classes:

1. 09/28/26 45-Minute Power Zone Endurance Ride with Sam Yo
2. 08/05/26 45-Minute Endurance Walk with Kirsten Ferguson
3. 09/20/26 45-Minute Yacht Rock Ride with Jenn Sherman
4. 10/02/26 30-Minute Live DJ Run with Adrian Williams
5. 09/24/26 30-Minute Intervals Run with Mariana Fernández

1. Favorite Power Zone Endurance Ride

09/28/26 45-Minute Power Zone Endurance Ride with Sam Yo

“I always look forward to Sam Yo’s Power Zones rides and his latest 45 min PZ Endurance ride was great! Structure was 8 min Zone 3 blocks alternating with 4 min Zone 2 blocks for true endurance training – perfect for me as I headed out this weekend for a 40 mile trail ride in the White Mountains of NH. Music was perfectly paired – the long blocks had rock/pop combos and the “rest” blocks were wonderful Dolly Parton country. Unique combo that worked well, and as always, Sam encouraged, coached, and challenged us well. More, please.” — Karen Gage Bensley

Sam built a class that works both as a standalone endurance ride and as cross-training for longer efforts. The zone structure gives riders a clear framework, while the playlist variety keeps the class moving without disrupting focus. The Dolly Parton touch during the recovery blocks shows how thoughtful music pacing can support the workout’s architecture.

2. Favorite Endurance Walk

08/05/26 45-Minute Endurance Walk with Kirsten Ferguson

“I loved Kirsten’s 45 minute endurance walk from 8/5/26. It was 45 minutes of pure fun and was more like a karaoke class than a walking class. Her music selection was impeccable and the walk was straight forward. Take this class and sing your heart out!” — Sandra Blum

Kirsten delivered a class where the playlist is the star. Long walks are built for this kind of immersion, and when an instructor trusts the music to carry the class, it transforms the experience. The fact that members walked out wanting to sing suggests Kirsten nailed both the song selection and the pacing to let them land.

3. Favorite Theme Ride

09/20/26 45-Minute Yacht Rock Ride with Jenn Sherman

“I had my second hip replaced 9/1/26 and have really enjoyed Jenn Sherman’s recent yacht rock and mixed tape rides! It felt really good to be back in the saddle! I am now bionic!!! 🚴🏻‍♀️🫪🤣” — Debra Mericantante Anzalone

Welcome back to the bike. Jenn’s yacht rock catalog creates the perfect vibe for building confidence post-surgery: smooth, consistent, and free of surprises. The theme ride formula gives riders a soundtrack to focus on rather than fighting mental resistance during recovery.

4. Favorite Live DJ Run

10/02/26 30-Minute Live DJ Run with Adrian Williams

“30 min Live DJ Run Adrian Williams·Running! What a hoot with a live DJ. ‘Add point 1’ no question , just direction!! LOL. Nice challenge!” — Cindy Bentz

Adrian’s live DJ format removed the guesswork from pacing cues. The real-time playlist direction kept the energy tight without predictable structure. It’s a format that demands presence from the instructor and rewards it with engagement from the room.

5. The Unstackable: Favorite Intervals Run

Sometimes we want a class that leaves us in a puddle and washes all hope of a stack of extra classes away with it. We call those classes Unstackable, and we love hearing about our listeners’ Unstackable experiences.

09/24/26 30-Minute Intervals Run with Mariana Fernández

“My class pick of the week is Mariana’s 30 minute intervals run from 9/24, but I’m going to come from a different angle on this one. As usual the class plan was perfect-do able for beginners but challenging at higher pace targets. Great music, we got some Miley, Madonna and Mariana’s husband who doesn’t know it-Ricky Martin! What made this stand out to me was it being my first time in studio with Mariana. Her kindness and warmth were beyond what everyone has said about her. She knew me from the leaderboard and Instagram, but when she walked by us in the hallway on her way to get ready and realized who I was was, she gave me 3 hugs and asked me for a picture because of my shirt! She asked me for a picture! And the way she lets everyone talk to her one on one after the class for as long as we want, that’s something truly special. She doesn’t have to do that but she does it to make us feel a true sense of community and belonging. Anyone who doesn’t regularly take her classes, you don’t know what you’re missing. Class is a 10/10 but Mariana is a 100/10 person!” — Larry Lewis

Mariana’s class design hits hard without overcomplicating the workout. The interval structure scales across fitness levels while still demanding something from runners at every pace. But this nomination captures what makes her instruction transcend the class itself: she shows up before, during, and after with genuine presence. The intervals will test your fitness; Mariana’s hospitality will test your heart.

Thank you!

Thank you to all of our listeners for sharing your recommendations and enthusiasm. Keep the nominations coming, and maybe your favorite will make the list next week!