Peloton Instructor Kendall Toole Reveals Her Pre-Workout Routine

Kendall Toole's classes range from head-banging along with Metallica to pedaling with smoother tunes from John Legend and Alicia Keys (via Instagram). All of them are accompanied by Toole's infectious energy that she brings from her background in professional cheerleading, gymnastics, dance, and boxing (via Peloton).

With many of her classes starting at 8 AM, Toole has crafted the perfect morning pre-workout routine that keeps her pumped. She tells Shape, "My alarm is [set to] 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' because if you're starting your day being upset to that song, you need to go back to bed and try over — it's impossible to be upset with that song on." She then takes her dog for a walk before stretching it out for her workout class.

As a non-coffee drinker, Toole takes X2 Pre Intra Workout Powder along with a bottle of water to boost her stamina. She started using the supplement after becoming a partner with the brand (via Shape). "For quite a few months, I had two water bottles during my classes — especially my really hard classes — because I was always trying it out, and I was shocked. It feels like I got eight hours of sleep, even though I often don't," she said. However, if pre-workout isn't for you, you can always fuel your workout with healthy foods.