Peloton is launching several new entertainment options for your workout as part of its partnership with Amazon and DirecTV.
For those who can focus on the written word while exercising, Peloton and Amazon have teamed up to bring Kindle e-books to Peloton devices.
As far as we know, the feature is now available to anyone who owns a Peloton Bike, Bike+, Tread, or Tread+ exercise machine. If you have a Peloton device, you’ll find your Kindle library in the Entertainment tab at the bottom of the navigation bar on the device’s display.
Because the Kindle app works on other devices, you can pick up a book where you left off and customize it, including adjusting the font size, setting bookmarks, and jumping between chapters. Turning pages is done by simply tapping the screen.
Amazon’s announcement doesn’t say how you’ll be able to incorporate guided workouts into reading a book, although you may prefer to run or ride without guidance. Peloton itself hasn’t made an official announcement.
If you’re looking for something new to read, Amazon has provided several book recommendations in its announcement post.
The Kindle feature is only available in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Austria and Germany.
DIRECTV Stream
In other Peloton and entertainment news, the fitness company is partnering with DirecTV to bring DirecTV Stream to seemingly all Peloton equipment, including bikes, treadmills and rowing machines.
The partnership allows exercisers to watch shows, news and sports while following workout routines through a new “Just Guidance” feature. The Just Guidance tool offers workouts created by Peloton trainers.
DirecTV Stream is DirecTV’s package of live channels you can stream on smart devices. You’ll need a subscription with the entry-level “Entertainment” option starting at $59.99. They also offer more sports-focused add-ons or packages. In our review, Kelly Woo said the streamer is best for sports fans, but it may not compare to other live services like Hulu with Live TV or YouTube TV
