Peloton Adds Long-Awaited Pause Button So You Can Finally Take A Break
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Peloton, the high-end home workout brand, has just added the much-requested “pause” feature to its Bike and Bike+ devices. Even though the first iteration of its stationary bike came out in 2014, it has taken the company seven years to add a rather common, and frankly basic, function to its machines.
Users who attend the brand’s on-demand workout classes will now be able to take a break should they need to answer a work call, sign for a delivery, or just slow down. Though, the feature will not work for live-streams.
As per Engadget, upon returning, one’s metrics and progress statistics will automatically resume once the video is played. This includes programs, challenges, achievements, streaks, milestones, and personal records.
However, according to SlashGear, there is unfortunately a drawback to pausing a workout. Users who hit pause will lose their position on the ecosystem’s Leaderboard, though they will still appear on the ‘Here Now’ list. Those keen on maintaining their scores or enjoy battling against the competition could find the new pause feature of little use.
While Bike and Bike+ users enjoy the newly-added pause button, Tread users will have to wait a little longer for the new feature to reach their devices. Peloton has yet to promise a release date, though it’s said it hopes “the feature is everything [users] imagine.”
[via SlashGear and Engadget, cover image via Martinmark | Dreamstime.com]
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