125+ Peloton Instructor Motivational Quotes

Aditi Shah

If you haven’t taken Aditi’s sleep meditations, I highly recommend them. She has the most soothing voice. The yoga instructors including Aditi, Ross Rayburn, Anna Greenberg, Kristin McGee, and even Denis Morton prefer to get us in a quiet state of reflection and rather than filling our heads with motivational mantras but occasionally, there’s one to remember like this one.

(1) “What you have to give, the world needs.”

Adrian Williams

Adrian has quickly become one of my favorite instructors for both strength and runs (and rowing classes). He says everything with a cheeky smile.

(2) “If you don’t squeeze your glutes no one else will.”

(3) “If you need to take an emotional lap, take an emotional lap.”

Anna Greenberg

Anna, in her sweet voice, encourages quiet in every breath during her yoga classes and meditation classes.

(4) “Every fall is an opportunity to refocus.”

Alex Toussaint

Alex brings the tough love. Sent to military school as a kid, Alex went after his dreams. One day while mopping the floors of a Flywheel spin studio, he asked the owner if he could audition to become an instructor. And, the rest is history. Alex reminds us to work hard and to never take anything for granted.

(5) “Allow yourself the opportunity to get uncomfortable.”

(6) “Feel good. Look good. Do better.”

(7) “Quitting is a luxury we can’t afford.”

(8) “Inhale confidence. Exhale doubt.”

(9) “Make modifications not excuses.”

(10) “You can either be sore tomorrow or sorry tomorrow. Which do you choose?”

(11) “You’re not smiling? Fix your face. You woke up.”

(12) “Get your ass up out to third.”

(13) “This ain’t daycare.”

Ally Love

Ally could not have a more fitting last name. In her Sundays with Love classes, her positivity radiates.

(14) “Are you ready? Yes or yes?”

(15) “Show up. Work hard. Repeat.”

(16) “You can do anything for 15 seconds.”

(17) “Give this acceleration everything you’ve got: your checking account, your savings, your shoebox.”

(18) “Don’t compare your chapter one with someone else’s chapter six.”

(19) “You can be a mess but you can’t stay there.”

(20) “You came here to get stronger, not smaller.”

(21) “Not because you want to but because you can.”

(22) “A crown of sweat and a soul of fire.”

Andy Speer

This Tread coach also has a popular four-week strength training program, perfect for those new to weights.

(23) “Fight fatigue with focus.”

(24) “Step into your power.”

Becs Gentry

Marathoner and British Tread trainer, Becs Gentry, recently tried out for the Olympics. Obviously, she knows something about perseverance.

(25) “Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.”

(26) “Run into your unknown.”

Ben Alldis

Ben, the seemingly quiet Peloton instructor from the London studio, much like his colleague Sam Yo, is a man of few words. He plays great dance music (I love his Ibiza rides) and encourages you gently with his soft smile.

(27) “You didn’t get this far to only get this far.”

(28) “Progress over perfection.”

Chelsea Jackson Roberts

With her Southern accent, Chelsea guides you through your yoga practice. She exudes warmth and friendly support.

(29) “Trust that you are doing it right.”

Christine D’Ercole

This former aspiring dancer and actress reminds us that her large thighs which she blamed as a hinderance in her career really serves as power and strength for her. She medals in competitive bike racing. Years ago, CDE had Mantra classes which were some of my favorites. They always felt like therapy to me.

(30) “You are bigger than a smaller pair of pants.”

(31) “Drop your shoulders. Drop your baggage.”

(32) “Easy is bullshit. You can’t be proud of easy.”

(33) “Hands on your back.”

(34) “I am. I can. I will. I do.”

(35) “The numbers do not define you.”

(36) “Put your head down and just ride the damn bike.”

(37) “What if you could?”

(38) “Don’t rely on compliments for confidence.”

Cody Rigsby

If you’re looking for a laugh and to not take yourself too seriously, you’ve come to the right instructor. Cody will still push you but always with a smile. I especially love his xoxo rides.

(39) “Grab water. Grab towel. Get your life together.”

(40) “Love yourself with your whole ass. None of this half-ass self-love.”

(41) “If Britney can get through 2007, you can get up this hill.”

(42) “It ain’t that deep.”

(43) “Be savage. Not average.”

(44) “Fix your wig and get your life together, boo.”

(45) “You do you, boo.”

(46) “Settling gets you an ugly boyfriend.”

(47) “If cauliflower can be pizza, you can be anything you want.”

(48) “One, two. One, two.”

Denis Morton

Maybe it’s his surfer vibes but with a killer soundtrack, Denis (part yogi, part spin instructor, and part hair model) pushes you in such a way that you not only feel stronger but also more relaxed after one of his classes.

(49) “Consistency is key.”

(50) “Take the recovery you need, not the one you want.”

(51) “If you can’t be good, be careful.”

(52) “If you can’t get out of it, get into it.”

(53) “If it doesn’t challenge you, it’s never gonna change you.”

(54) “If you think you can’t, change your mind.”

(55) “Comparison is the thief of joy.”

(56) “I make suggestions. You make decisions.”

Emma Lovewell

This former dancer with an eye for interior design and an ear for music will get you motivated with her awesome playlists. She’s introduced me to more than one indie artist (OK, I’m showing my age. She’s introduced me to all of the new indie artists).

(57) “Work out because you love your body not because you hate it.”

(58) “Acknowledge the fear and do it anyway.”

(59) “You can’t hate yourself into change. Love yourself into greatness.”

(60) “Sit in your discomfort.”

(61) “You have to be extra to be extraordinary.”

Hannah Corbin

Perky former off-Broadway dancer, Hannah (formerly Hannah Marie) comes up with some of the most original and memorable Peloton motivational quotes.

(62) “Treat your body like it belongs to someone you love.”

(63) “Your body isn’t Amazon Prime. It’s not going to show up in two days.”

Hannah Frankson

The newer Hannah to the Peloton scene, Frankson adds some great music to her rides. For those of you looking for an instructor who doesn’t talk too much, give Hannah at try.

(64) “Push, push. Push, push.”

Jenn Sherman

Most of Jenn’s classes contain an F-bomb or two. This Jersey girl often feels more like a girlfriend than a coach. Take a class with her and she’ll have you singing and cursing along with her.

(65) “Just fucking do it.”

Jess Sims

This former kindergarten teacher and principal has some of the best one-liners out of all the instructors. She often tells you to get that “glazed donut” look.

(66) “You don’t have to. You get to.”

(67) “How do you do anything is how you do everything.”

(68) “Never easy, always worth it.”

(69) “This isn’t a butt museum so get your ass off display.”

(70) “The hardest part is over. You showed up.”

(71) “No ego, amigo.”

(72) “We can do hard things.”

(73) “You’re allowed to be a work in progress and a masterpiece at the same damn time.”

Jess King

Quirky, fun, and often sparkly, Jess King can also get emotional during her rides when giving advice to her riders. Personally, I think her Sweat Steady series is one of the hardest ones on Peloton.

(74) “You are you and that is your superpower.”

(75) “Remember this work.”

(76) “Get high on your own supply.”

(77) “Be your own best friend.”

(78) “You were enough from the beginning. You are enough right now.”

(79) “This is the place where you bring your worth and realize the power you possess.”

(80) “Be your own fantasy.”

(81) “You have the right to walk away from that which does not serve you.”

(82) “Glitter is a strategy.”

Kendall Toole

Kendall, known for her difficult hard metal rides and movie buff series, will often bring in boxing references. Peloton finally added boxing to the schedule.

(83) “They can knock you down but they can never knock you out.”

Kristin McGee

This yogi mom of the sweetest blonde boys often shares moments of her life with her many Instagram followers. This quote really resonates.

(84) “Everything you could possibly ever want, have, or need is right here inside of you.”

Leanne Hainsby

This smiley Brit who loves the Broadway scene as much as I do. She’ll motivate you with her positive energy even while publicly battling breast cancer.

(85) “Done and dusted.”

(86) “Yes to you.”

Matt Wilpers

When you take one of Matt’s, also known as the baby-faced assassin’s classes, you know form and technique will be emphasized. His power zone classes will help your endurance.

(87) “Athletes don’t exercise and diet. They train and fuel.”

(88) “Take control of your workout and make the decision to succeed.”

(89) “No one told you to be here and if they did, maybe it’s time to reevaluate that relationship.”

(90) “Practice makes permanent.”

(91) “Pain is just weakness leaving your body.”

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Matty Maggiacomo

Matty, a strength and Tread instructor will make you crack up as you work out.

(92) “Inhale the good shit. Exhale the bullshit.”

Olivia Amato

Don’t be fooled by this tiny person. If you take one of Olivia’s classes know what to expect and plan to work hard!

(93) “This is tough but you’re tougher.”

Rebecca Kennedy

What can’t Rebecca do? This former NFL cheerleader makes it all look so effortless.

(94) “Strength elicits confidence.”

Robin Arzon

Perhaps this VP of Fitness Programming speaks in motivational quotes? Every ride or run feels like a self-help book (in a good way). I once tried to jot down all the wisdom she shared in the Lizzo ride (one of my top three favorite classes ever) and my hand grew tired.

(95) “You did not wake up to be mediocre.”

(96) “Put that crown on. You just polished it with sweat.”

(97) “It doesn’t get easier. You get stronger.”

(98) “Remember when you wished for what you have right now?”

(99) “This is a privilege.”

(100) “Adjust your crown.”

(101) “Fix your crown because I only ride with royalty.”

(102) “What’s 90 seconds to a queen?”

(103) “You’ve made it through 100 percent. of your bad days.”

(104) “This is the house that hustle built.”

(105) “Thank you legs. Thank you lungs.”

(106) “It’s not a punishment. It’s a privilege.”

(107) “No challenge, no change.”

(108) “Yes, you can.”

(109) “Around here, the queen saves herself.”

(110) “Keep your squats low and your standards high.”

(111) “You woke up today . . . .might as well be a badass.”

(112) “But did you die?”

(113) “Add it back.”

(114) “You know a real queen fixes another queen’s crown without telling her it’s crooked.”

Sam Yo

Quiet strength. That’s Sam Yo. He’s another instructor who’s great if you don’t want someone too chatty.

(115) “Bring it. Build it. Become it.”

Selena Samuela

I’ve been taking a lot of Selena’s runs and hikes on my treadmill recently. What I like most about her is that she keeps it real. To pick up the pace, she recently said “Hurry up like you have to pee and the bathroom’s up ahead.”

(116) “But what if you can?

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