"Welcome to Starter Pack, a gear-obsessed series that gives WIRED readers a peek into how notable personalities live, shop, and tinker. If you've ever powered through a Peloton ride, chances are Jess King was pushing you along the way. She was one of the first instructors on the fitness platform, and is still anchoring the company's offerings during its renaissance today. (Peloton recently upgraded its entire hardware line and launched a new AI-powered fitness service.)"
"King never intended to become one of Peloton's most popular instructors. Before connecting with millions of riders, King was a professional dancer, leading Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas and competing on So You Think You Can Dance. She'd never even touched a spin bike until a producer encouraged her to try out. Raised in Myrtle Beach by her Chilean mother, Ximena Bernalesa fitness legend who transitioned from an aerobics instructor to bodybuilder to gym ownerKing grew up in an uber-health-conscious household."
""I'm really making it a point to prioritize protein as an essential part of my recovery," she tells WIRED. "I can really feel a difference when I don't." We caught up with King to break down the essentials that keep her on track. What's one item you'd sneak onto Survivor? Sunscreen. I'm not a sun girly. I love being in the sun while I'm in the shade. [Laughs] I'm a big Caudalie girl."
Jess King was one of Peloton's first instructors and continues to anchor the company's offerings amid hardware upgrades and a new AI-powered fitness service. She transitioned from a professional dance career—leading Cirque du Soleil shows and competing on So You Think You Can Dance—into indoor cycling after trying a spin bike at a producer's suggestion. Raised in Myrtle Beach by her Chilean mother, she balances a Peloton career with motherhood and a second job as a DJ. She prioritizes protein for recovery, keeps dumbbells for long-term bone health, favors sunscreen and Caudalie, and carries Sony headphones, a laptop, a Hypervolt, and an elastic warmup band.
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