Melanie C turned the release of her new album into an actual workout. The former Spice Girl partnered with Peloton around the debut of Sweat this month, joining trainers Hannah Frankson and Hauptstadttrainer for two fitness classes built around the record’s soundtrack. Both sessions are available on demand.
Peloton’s Instagram account made the announcement this week, noting that Mel C was “making us sweat.” The caption described the sessions as offering “movement, motivation, and a killer soundtrack.”
The album title alone makes the Peloton tie-in feel natural. It also connects to something real in Mel C’s public identity. She’s long been one of the most visibly fitness-driven members of the Spice Girls. Marathon running has been part of her public life for years. She’s spoken publicly about the role physical activity plays in her mental health. Pairing an album called Sweat with a workout platform feels like something she’d do regardless of the promotional calendar.
Sweat is Mel C’s newest solo studio album, released in May 2026. Her solo career stretches back to 1999. Her debut record, Northern Star, included the UK chart-topping single “Never Be the Same Again.” She’s released several albums in the years since, her sound shifting across different pop and electronic directions with each new project. She’s toured consistently. Her audience has grown well beyond those who first discovered her through the Spice Girls.
The two classes feature Hannah Frankson and Hauptstadttrainer as co-leads. Frankson is one of Peloton’s most recognized UK-based instructors, known for high-energy cycling classes with a strong musical focus. Hauptstadttrainer is the other lead in both sessions. The name translates roughly from German as “capital city trainer.” Peloton didn’t detail the workout formats in the announcement, but both classes center on movement and music.
Artist collaborations have become a steady part of Peloton’s content strategy. Album launches, themed rides, and artist spotlights give subscribers something beyond a standard workout. These collaborations also give artists a more direct way to reach an audience that’s already motivated by music. For Mel C, the fit is obvious. She’s handing fans a playlist and a workout in one package.
Both classes are live on the Peloton platform now and available on demand. The on-demand format means members can work through them on their own schedule. For anyone looking for a reason to get back on the bike, Mel C just made a pretty convincing case.
