Who Is Massachusetts Favorite Peloton Instructor?

Earlier this summer, we highlighted three Peloton instructors from New England (scroll down to see the list). However, a study from earlier this year by Finance Buzz revealed that Massachusetts' favorite Peloton instructor is actually from North Carolina.

In this report, Finance Buzz analyzed Google trends data to determine who was the go-to Peloton instructor in every state. "Each Peloton instructor has their own style, and over time, you find who you vibe with and who you don't," they explain.

They found that 19 different instructors (out of roughly 50) were selected as favorites across various states. Ally Love took the crown with eight states claiming she was their favorite instructor. This included Maine and New Hampshire in New England.

In Massachusetts, it turns out we actually have something in common with the state of New York when it comes to popular Peloton instructors. The home state of the Red Sox and Yankees were the only two areas aligned to this particular Peloton instructor.

And the winner is...

Though born in California, Cody Rigsby grew up in Greensboro. He attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Ultimately, his path led to being a professional dancer prior to joining Peloton.

Rigsby is known for his outgoing personality that he injects into each class. You may also know Rigsby from being a competitor on Dancing With The Stars in 2021. He was paired with Cheryl Burke and finished third in the competition.

On his Peloton profile he says, "Success happens when you allow yourself to be in the present moment — when we truly let go of any regret of the past or fear of the future."

When asked how he motivates his riders, Rigsby says, " I want members to have fun while they’re working out, and remember that even though it’s challenging." He adds, "It’s not that deep!”

If you use the Peloton app, the instructors can often feel like your friends. They coach you right in the comfort of your own home. You take their classes at your convenience and get to know their personalities. And many of them have pretty big following. You can see many of the hashtags on the leaderboard when you're taking a class. As it turns out, some of the most popular instructors are our neighbors: three Peloton instructors hail from New England.

Peloton instructors are rock stars in their own right. Once you get to know their styles, users decide whose workouts they want to do, based on their mood. Women's Health recently published a feature that detailed the 14 Best Peloton Instructors For Every Vibe.

One of these instructors just released a book and embarked on a promotional tour. Another is a Peloton swiss army knife, teaching anything from strength, to boot camp, to cardio. She was also the captain of her college basketball team and a school teacher before joining Peloton. Lastly, the third instructor is a former television reporter.

Here are three Peloton instructors from New England.

One of the most well-known instructors, Emma Lovewell, is from Martha's Vineyard. She is currently an Under Armour athlete. And she recently added author to her resume. Named after her signature saying, "Live, Learn, Lovewell," Emma's memoir was released on May 2. She will be making a book tour stop in her Martha's Vineyard hometown area on July 25.

Jess Sims grew up in Peabody, MA. In 2016, Sims left her Masters degree and career in education behind to pursue a career in fitness. She joined Peloton in 2018 as a Tread instructor.

Matty Maggiacomo is originally from Rhode Island. He is also a tread and strength instructor. In fact, in 2017 Maggiacomo was hired to help launch the Peloton tread program. He went to high school in Providence before moving to the New York City area to pursue a career in fitness and entertainment.