Peloton Cross Training Tread review: A complete home fitness ecosystem for serious athletes

Peloton says it now has around six million members across its connected fitness ecosystem and, while its exercise bikes still grab most of the attention, the company’s treadmill platform has quietly become one of the most polished home workout experiences available.

The latest Peloton Cross Training Tread doesn’t radically reinvent the original Peloton Tread, launched in 2018 and updated in 2020, nor is it as nimble as some folding treadmill options on the market today, but it does introduce several upgrades that dramatically broaden its appeal.

Most notably, there’s now a 360-degree swivelling 21.5-inch touchscreen display that makes it easier to transition from running workouts to floor-based sessions, including strength, yoga, Pilates and recovery classes.

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Alongside the hardware tweaks comes the debut of Peloton IQ, the brand’s new AI-powered coaching platform that analyses training habits, recovery, fitness goals and wearable data to offer more personalised workout recommendations.

The result is a treadmill that feels less like a standalone cardio machine and more like an all-in-one digital personal trainer.

Peloton Cross Training Tread review

Price and availability

Peloton announced its latest slate of hardware in October 2025, and its Cross Training Tread is available now at Peloton US, Peloton UK and Peloton AU, with prices from $3,295 / £3,500 / AU$5,000. The brand doesn't sell the machine directly through its German site.

However, the hardware cost is only part of the equation. To unlock the full experience, users will also need Peloton’s All-Access Membership, which costs $50 / £45 / AU$60 / €29 per month.

Without it, the treadmill effectively becomes a very expensive manual running machine with access to little more than the ‘Just Run’ mode and a handful of teaser workouts.

The membership at least provides access to Peloton’s enormous library of live and on-demand classes, supports up to 20 user profiles, and unlocks Peloton IQ’s personalised coaching tools.

Design and features

Physically, very little has changed from the previous Peloton Tread — and that’s no bad thing.

The 150 x 50cm running deck still feels stable, supportive and reassuringly premium underfoot, while the motor comfortably powers the belt up to 20km/h with a maximum incline of 12.5%.

The speed and incline dials remain among the best in the business, allowing for rapid adjustments during interval sessions without fumbling around with buttons mid-run.

Noise levels are also impressively controlled. During testing, average running noise hovered around 60dB (admittedly measured via a free iPhone app), which is roughly equivalent to normal conversation volume.

The biggest visual change is undoubtedly the new swivelling touchscreen. It transforms the treadmill from a dedicated running machine into a much more versatile workout hub, making it practical and easy to move between cardio, strength, and recovery sessions without shoehorning yourself into a corner.

I had to position the test unit in the corner of a home office, but the new display meant I could angle the screen so it faced the only remaining floor area around the tread.

As always, you will have to provide the dumbbells or other free weights. Unless, of course, you opt to spend even more money on a few sets that Peloton is more than willing to sell you.

A broader fitness approach is increasingly central to Peloton’s new strategy. Alongside marathon plans and HIIT workouts, the platform now includes rehabilitation sessions, injury-prevention programmes, mobility classes, breathwork, and even menopause-focused sessions developed in partnership with Halle Berry’s Respin Health.

Peloton IQ

The headline new feature is Peloton IQ, and, unlike many AI fitness tools currently flooding the market, this one actually feels useful.

It can be used as a standalone system, taking workout data feed from the Peloton itself. But once synced with Garmin or Apple Watch data, Peloton IQ builds a broader picture of training load, recovery, sleep quality and recent activity levels.

Over time, it starts recommending workouts that genuinely align with how fatigued (or fresh) you actually feel.

However, it doesn't go quite as deep as the tech found on the latest Peloton Cross Training Bike+, which uses a front-facing camera to track movements, count reps, and even step in to correct form.

During testing, I followed one of Peloton’s surprisingly hardcore Hyrox training programmes over several weeks, while also balancing gym sessions and team sports outside the platform.

Here, the AI system adapted its recommendations based on workload and recovery (with data from my Garmin watch), often suggesting lower-impact recovery sessions when training strain had clearly increased elsewhere, and even going so far as to suggest some injury prevention for creaking knees.

Crucially, the ecosystem works both ways. Peloton sessions are automatically synced back to Garmin Connect, helping maintain a complete overview of training data rather than fragmenting everything across separate platforms.

This also helps if you're like me and track things like sleep, hydration, and nutrition (sometimes, when I'm being good) to gain the most valuable Garmin insights.

That said, I couldn't help thinking that some rep-tracking and form cues courtesy of Peloton IQ wouldn't have gone amiss during the tough strength portions of each workout.

Alas, Peloton says it still has no plans to bring this tech to the Tread in the UK, which sort of makes sense, as it's difficult to set it up so the front-facing camera always gets a good look at you.

The Cross Training Tread is large, and even in my relatively big office space at home, I could only really set the screen up in one position that left enough floor space for press-ups, thrusters and squats.

Peloton workouts

Peloton’s instructors remain among the best out there, blending motivation, entertainment and coaching in a way that keeps workouts engaging even during longer sessions.

There’s also now an enormous amount of variety. Whether you want structured marathon training, brutal Hyrox conditioning, yoga recovery or quick lunchtime strength sessions, there’s almost certainly a class that fits your busy schedule.

And that’s what I love about it. You can fit a session into even the most demanding calendars and know it will have a positive impact on overall fitness levels.

Granted, the strength-training element is fairly limited to whatever weights you have lying around, and the high-intensity nature of most workouts runs counter to traditional bodybuilding schools of thought. But I’d argue that Peloton could easily slot into any regime as an additional cardio or strength top-up.

The platform’s gamified elements continue to work brilliantly too. Live leaderboards, achievements and competitive metrics all add enough dopamine to keep you coming back regularly.

Plus, there are actual games in the form of Peloton Lanebreak, which breaks with tradition by replacing the instructor with an arcade-style virtual world that encourages runners to match rhythms, run faster, and sprint harder, all with the aim of hitting high scores. It makes a nice change from typical Peloton proceedings and is surprisingly addictive.

Importantly, the Cross Training Tread doesn’t feel intimidating either. Peloton has done a good job of creating content for complete beginners through to experienced endurance athletes.

Drawbacks

The biggest obstacle remains price. Even with occasional discounts, this is still an extremely expensive treadmill once the £45 monthly subscription is factored in.

Unlike some rivals, Peloton’s hardware only really makes sense if you commit fully to the ecosystem, while accessories, such as an add-on fan, can really make the final bill mount up.

The machine itself is also huge. At 130kg and with a sizeable footprint, it demands a dedicated workout space and isn’t remotely practical for smaller homes or apartments.

There are also a few missing premium features that feel increasingly noticeable at this price point. There’s no decline functionality, the treadmill doesn’t fold, and the operating system remains frustratingly closed-off.

Entertainment apps are limited to Peloton-approved services like YouTube and Disney+, meaning there’s still no Spotify support or broader app downloads like you’ll find on some competing smart treadmills.

(This might change soon, though, now that Peloton workouts are available on Spotify.)

I also encountered a frustrating delivery experience during testing, with damaged units, incorrect addresses, and confusion about installation requirements from the third party Peloton now uses.

While this may not be universal, it undermines the otherwise polished, premium image the brand works so hard to maintain.

But I have been told the company still uses its own engineers for after-sales support, although a quick scan of disgruntled Reddit users paints a very varied picture of that service depending on where you live.

Verdict

The Peloton Cross Training Tread is still one of the most complete connected fitness experiences available today.

While the treadmill hardware itself remains very good rather than revolutionary, Peloton’s software ecosystem continues to set the benchmark for home fitness engagement.

The addition of Peloton IQ only strengthens that position, bringing genuinely helpful AI-powered coaching into an already excellent platform.

Yes, it’s expensive. Yes, it takes up a lot of space. And yes, the monthly subscription is basically mandatory.

But if you’re serious about building a long-term home fitness setup that goes far beyond simple treadmill running, the Peloton Cross Training Tread remains incredibly difficult to beat.

It’s also very hard not to get very addicted, which can only be seen as a good thing when trying to get fit, right?