Data Visualisation Series: Peloton

Using Data to Elevate My Peloton Workouts

Peloton-on-Demand made exercise fun for me again, but I have a confession—I’m guilty of choosing classes based on the playlist or my favourite instructor. While that keeps workouts enjoyable, the app doesn’t do a great job of helping me understand what’s actually working for me. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and built an interactive dashboard on Tableau Public to dig into the data and find some real insights.

What the Dashboard Tracks

My dashboard focuses on my 2024 Peloton activity, tracking 376 multi-discipline classes with my top 10 instructors from January to December. To keep things simple, I focused on one key metric: the burn score. I also added a Sankey chart to visualiSe the types of classes each instructor teaches and how my preferences stack up.

The best part? It’s easy to explore. Using filters, I can dig into specific patterns. For example, my favorite instructor is Ally Love, and when I filter to just her classes, I noticed a clear trend: her cycling classes give me a better burn score than her barre classes. There’s also a Calorie Burn slider, which lets me see which workouts perform best (or worst), giving some much-needed context to my routine.

What I’ve Discovered

The dashboard is completely interactive, so I can easily explore my data and spot trends. For example, when I filter by my go-to instructor, Ally Love, I noticed something interesting: her cycling classes deliver much higher burn scores than her barre classes. It’s a small insight, but it helps me focus on the workouts that give me the best results.

I also added a Calorie Burn slider, which makes it easy to identify my top and lowest-performing workouts. This extra bit of context has been really useful for understanding where I’m pushing myself and where there’s room for improvement.

The bar charts and Sankey diagram helped me uncover other patterns, too. I tend to stick with the same class types and instructors, which works for consistency but leaves room to branch out. Trying new disciplines might give me a chance to improve endurance or build strength in different ways.

The Power of Visualisation

What I love most about this project is how data visualisation turned my workout stats into a clear and actionable story. Instead of guessing what works, I can now see the trends and make better decisions about my fitness routine.

This dashboard isn’t just about tracking calories or class types—it’s about using data to uncover insights that help me train smarter. Pairing clarity with design has helped me understand my habits in a whole new way.

What’s Next?

Building this dashboard has been such a useful exercise, and it’s inspired me to keep digging into my data. In the future, I’d love to include metrics like heart rate zones or even compare results across multiple years. There’s so much potential to explore how my habits evolve over time.

If you’re a Peloton fan, I’d highly recommend creating a dashboard of your own. It’s a great way to reflect on your workouts, uncover hidden patterns, and set meaningful goals. Check out my Tableau Public account to view the dashboard and even borrow the template—it’s a fun project that might just surprise you!