When it comes to Peloton, there's sweating your a** off, and then there's sweating every feature of your body off. And the latter usually comes from a very hard Power Zone ride. Now, I love to feel like I died after a workout (even though Robin would ask me, "Did you die though?") but when it comes to Power Zone rides... I'm pretty intimidated by the idea alone.
However, Power Zone rides are some Peloton users' favorite feature of the bike. Being able to push yourself into a specific athletic zone while monitoring your effort throughout the class? It's a challenge only the greats will accept.
If you're interested in dipping a toe into PZs, then I've got a list for you below of the hardest classes you can find on Peloton. Plus, scroll down to the bottom to find the FTP test that will allow you to find your Power Zones before even pressing start on one of these Wilpers rides. (And yes, Wilpers fans, this list is for you.)
Matt's 45 min Power Zone Max Ride
Rating: 9.2
Songs you can expect: "Testify" by Rage Against The Machine, "Tap In (feat. Post Malone, DaBaby & Jack Harlow)" by Jack Harlow, Saweetie, DaBaby, Post Malone, and "Deserve You" by Justin Bieber
Matt's 45 min Power Zone Max Ride
Rating: 9
Songs you can expect: "Vertigo" by U2, "Push It (Again) (Dj Tonka Remix)" by Salt-N-Pepa, and "Play Hard (feat. Ne-Yo & Akon) [Albert Neve Remix]" by David Guetta
Matt's 45 min Power Zone Max Ride
Rating: 8.9
Songs you can expect: "Let's Go (Radio Edit) (feat. Ne-Yo)" by Calvin Harris, Ne-Yo, "Crawling In The Dark" by Hoobastank, and "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" by Good Charlotte
Matt's 45 min Power Zone Max Ride
Rating: 8.9
Songs you can expect: "Marry The Night - Danny Verde Remix" by Lady Gaga, "Sober (feat. Charlie Puth)" by G-Eazy, Charlie Puth, and "Would I Lie To You (Club Mix)" by David Guetta, Cedric Gervais, Chris Willis
Matt's 45 min Power Zone Max Ride
Rating: 8.8
Songs you can expect: "BLOW" by Ed Sheeran, Chris Stapleton, Bruno Mars, "Xanny Family" by Future, and "EVERY CHANCE I GET (feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk)" by DJ Khaled, Lil Baby, Lil Durk
Olivia's 45 min Power Zone Ride
Rating: 8.8
Songs you can expect: "Born To Be Wild (Mathclub Remix)" by Steppenwolf, "We Will Rock You" by Queen, and "Flashing Lights (feat. Dwele)" by Kanye West, Dwele
Matt's 30 min Power Zone Max Ride
Rating: 8.8
Songs you can expect: "My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)" by Fall Out Boy, "Turn All the Lights On (Bakaboyz Remix) (feat. Ne-Yo)" by T-Pain, Ne-Yo, and "Buttons (Jimmy Valance Vocal Remix)" by Sia
Matt's 60 min Power Zone Ride
Rating: 8.8
Songs you can expect: "I Don't Like It, I Love It (feat. Robin Thicke & Verdine White) [Syzz Remix]" by Flo Rida, Robin Thicke, Verdine White, "Dancing On My Own (Buzz Junkies Remix)" by Robyn, Buzz Junkies, and "Harder To Breathe" by Maroon 5
Matt's 30 min Power Zone Max Ride
Rating: 8.8
Songs you can expect: "Revolution (feat. Faustix, Imanos & Kai)" by Diplo, Kai, Faustix & Imanos, Faustix, Imanos, "One Step Closer" by Linkin Park, and "One More Hit" by Alison Wonderland
Matt's 45 min Power Zone Max Ride
Rating: 8.8
Songs you can expect: "Big Machine" by The Goo Goo Dolls, "Boom Clap" by Charli XCX, "MegaMan" by Lil Wayne
Denis's 45 min Power Zone '80s Ride
Rating: 8.7
Songs you can expect: "The Boys Are Back In Town" by Thin Lizzy, "Whip It" by Devo, and "When Doves Cry " by Prince
Matt's 45 min Power Zone Ride
Rating: 8.7
Songs you can expect: "Your Body" by Christina Aguilera, "Good Feeling" by Flo Rida, and "POA" by Future
Christine's 30 min Power Zone Max Ride
Rating: 8.7
Songs you can expect: "Sabotage" by Beastie Boys, "The Hand That Feeds" by Nine Inch Nails, and "The Departure" by Max Richter
Bonus: Matt's 20 min FTP Test Ride
Don't know your power zones? Take an FTP Test Ride to help you figure them out! But fair warning, this class is literally the hardest class in the entire Peloton cycling catalogue, coming in at a rating of a 9.8.
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