Peloton acquires Pilates startup Skōp in growing wellness push.
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Peloton acquires Pilates startup Skōp in growing wellness push. The US exercise equipment company acquired Pilates-focused startup Skōp as it looks to expand its offerings and attract new users amid a broader turnaround effort. 05 June 2026 Peloton Interactive Inc. acquired Skōp, a Pilates-focused startup that brings new expertise and technology to the fitness platform as it looks to expand its offerings and attract new users amid a broader turnaround effort. "Pilates is a category ripe for the same kind of experiential reinvention we brought to cardio," Peloton Chief Executive Officer Peter Stern said in a press release announcing the acquisition Thursday. "Skōp adds differentiated technology and specialised knowledge to our R&D team so we can continue to empower people to live fit, strong, long and happy." The New York-based maker of treadmills and exercise bikes said the deal will serve as "a central plank" in the expansion of its strength-training category and said it's committed to "developing the world's best wellness experiences." Engagement with Peloton's existing Pilates offering increased 48 percent year-over-year in the third quarter, the company said, citing additional data from the 2025 Sports and Fitness Industry Association Report that showed Pilates as the fastest-growing form of fitness in the US. Peloton has been exploring a range of new product...
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