ICYMI: Jenn Sherman, Peloton's OG Instructor in her Back Nine Era

ICYMI: Jenn Sherman, Peloton's OG Instructor in her Back Nine Era

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April 22, 2026 · 41 min

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Jenn Sherman discusses her journey from stay-at-home mom to Peloton's first instructor and the importance of embracing aging.

In Case You Missed It... #77: She’s the OG. The blueprint. The woman who proves your best decade might actually be your boldest. This week we sit down with Jenn Sherman , the original cycling instructor at Peloton, and the founder of The Back Nine Era, and let’s just say… if you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to reinvent yourself, this episode is your wake-up call. Jenn didn’t become a spin instructor until her 40s. She didn’t join Peloton until 45 . And at 55? She went viral on TikTok with her best friend Sunny and stepped into content creation like it was always the plan. Casual.We get into: How she went from stay-at-home mom to Peloton’s first instructor The real reason she created The Back Nine Era — and why your 50s are not the “back nine”… they’re the power years What “training for longevity” actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not punishment workouts and starvation) How to reframe aging from something to anti-age… to something to step fully into We also talk about identity, relevance, friendship, strength, and why women need to stop shrinking the moment society tells them to.And if you’ve been quietly wondering whether your best chapters are behind you… Jenn…

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Host: Bright Side Up

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