After the initial shock of those first weeks in 2020, I remember sitting at my kitchen table, laptop perched on a stack of books, asking myself a simple but loaded question: what is going to keep me moving forward each day? My family was the obvious anchor, but I needed more than endless scrolling and stale air. That’s when I stumbled into Peloton.
By May 2020, I was hooked—logging strength workouts in the app, then investing in a Peloton Bike, and eventually a Tread. Looking back now, those were two of the best purchases I’ve made. And here’s the thing: it wasn’t just the equipment. It was the instructors. The heart and soul of Peloton is the range of voices on the other side of the screen—some motivational, some technical, some a little of both.
One of the most recognizable? Alex Toussaint. He’s appeared in Super Bowl ads, NBA All-Star weekends, and—if you’ve ever taken one of his classes—you know he’s not letting you off easy. He’ll push you, he’ll motivate you, and he’ll make you believe you can do more.
So when I saw PUMA drop an all-new signature collection with Toussaint, it felt like my fitness worlds collided. The PUMA x Alex Toussaint Effortlessly Cool line doesn’t just slap a name on some apparel—it leans into his mindset.
The Gear
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ForeverRun NITRO 2 – Toussaint Edition
Crisp new colorway of PUMA’s stability workhorse. Built for everyday runners who want support without sacrificing style. -
Running essentials
Tees, tops, shorts, tights. Running-ready basics that don’t overcomplicate the kit. -
Loungewear done right
Hoodies, sweatpants, and off-the-clock pieces that even my teenage daughters nodded at (which, trust me, is rarer than a dry running day at the Oregon Coast in December).
This isn’t just “slap a logo on and call it good.” The line feels authentic to Toussaint’s motivational mantra: don’t settle. Whether I’m logging treadmill miles before work, hitting my favorite outdoor spot (Willamette Mission State Park), or just walking into my favorite coffee shop, the collection gives off that same mix of confidence and ease he brings to class.
Final Stride
As a runner, I’ll always lean toward gear that pulls double duty—pieces I can sweat in, but also live in. That’s what this collection nails. It’s equal parts performance and lifestyle, just like the Peloton ethos that got me through the roughest stretch of 2020.
And if you need proof of how locked-in Alex Toussaint is? Just take one of his rides. You’ll feel it in your legs—and now, thanks to this collab, you can wear it on your gear.
