Net Worth | $8 million |
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Source Of Wealth | Fitness |
Born | 8th June 1987 |
Height | 6ft 0in (182cm) |
Cody Rigsby is a Peloton fitness instructor and fitness guru, but he didn't get his start as a trainer. Born in California, the now famous instructor works and lives in NYC.
Cody Rigsby's vulnerability and entertaining fitness classes have gained him fans across the globe. Before being known for fitness, he was a professional dancer.
Now, he is making millions through fitness classes, brand endorsements, and partnerships.
Cody Rigsby Net Worth
Cody Rigsby has a net worth of around $8 million. His annual income is about $400,000 and he makes $750 per Peloton class he teaches. Monthly, it's estimated that he makes more than $25,000.
Cody Rigsby's net worth comes from his profession as a fitness trainer and health curator at Peloton. In addition to this income, he earns money from supplement brands and sponsorships.
Early Life
On June 8, 1987, Cody Rigsby was born into a Christian family in northern California. He recently turned 35 years old. Rigsby was raised in North Carolina and went to college in the state.
Rigsby doesn't disclose a lot of information about his family, especially about his father. Rigsby was raised by a single mother, Cindy Rigsby.
On "The Kelly Clarkson Show," Rigsby spoke about how his mother worked in different places and had many jobs. Although his mom took care of him alone, he grew up in a middle-class family.
Rigsby completed private school in North Carolina. Upon graduating high school, he completed his degree at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
He traveled to New York City to try his hand at an internship at a dance school that he learned about from his friend.
Before this, Rigsby attended ballet classes at a community theatre while in his first year at a university. This was his beginning in professional dance after always being interested in it as a child.
He enrolled in the Broadway Dance Center to pursue a career in the field. He received a scholarship for learning dance at the time.
In 2009, Rigsby moved to New York City as a permanent resident. Recently, he purchased a luxurious penthouse in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for $1.46 million.
Career
Rigsby's career began while he was learning dance at the Broadway Dance Center. After graduating college, he danced in different gay bars and nightclubs.
He showed up as a background dancer for several music videos for celebrities and publications like SNL, ELLE Magazine, and Katy Perry.
Early in his career, he danced on Saturday Night Live (SNL). In 2011, he danced with Nicki Minaj at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Later, he included the popular rapper in his Peloton workouts.
Rigsby is a huge Britney Spears fan and has used her moves to create dances of his own.
While being a professional dancer, he was side-gigging for the fashion industry. He worked with different startups and streetwear brands.
While working in a Manhattan burlesque club, he heard about Peloton Fitness Company.
A colleague told him about the opportunity to make $150 per class starting out as a fitness instructor. He was instantly interested in making the job interview.
Peloton Instructor
A choreographic at The Box Manhattan, where Rigsby worked, informed him that Peloton was looking to hire performers. Rigsby ended his dance career because he decided that fitness would be a better opportunity to pursue.
His background in dance helped him develop skills that lead him to be a famous Peloton instructor.
Peloton, the American exercise machine, treadmill, and media group in NYC, hired Rigsby. Quickly, Rigsby became one of the highest-paid health guides and instructors for the company.
This was the major turning point of his career. It not only boosted his bank account but gained him massive fame in and outside of the fitness community.
In 2022, Rigsby continues to be a top-paid exercise mogul at the lead fitness company. As an instructor and the Peloton Cycling Director, he builds a better physique for students through entertaining exercise routines.
Rigsby is the wealthiest Peloton instructor which leads a lot of reports to believe that he will increase his net worth in the upcoming years.
He is gaining popularity in different countries during the day because of his many endorsements and exercise classes. His hobbies include dancing, biking, and hiking, which positions him to be strong as a fitness instructor.
Instructors for Peloton teach around 10 to 15 classes per week.
Rigsby uses "perfect" soundtracks to amp Peloton riders up during a class. Using tough love and sass, he has become an instructor of choice for Peloton users.
He affectionately calls his dedicated fans the "Boo Crew."
When the pandemic hit, riders were able to enjoy their usual workouts with Rigsby because he ran Zoom exercises from his home. This allowed Peloton to keep many people fit while traditional gyms were going under.
Along with his classes, you can access his wellness-related recordings on Peloton's official YouTube channel.
XOXO, Cody
Peloton riders that choose to work with Rigsby know that he keeps it real with his workouts. "XOXO, Cody" rides involve workouts, of course, along with personal updates and chats regarding pop culture.
He wants riders to feel like what they are consuming from his workouts is real and not staged. Showing this side of him allows others to feel comfortable.
When he began working at the company, he didn't want to copy the styles of existing trainers. He capitalized on his unique strengths which continue to work for him and make him popular in the field.
Peloton Cycling Director
Rigsby wears many hats for the Peloton company. Not only is he an instructor, but he is passionate about his role as the Peloton Cycling Director.
This job allows him to act as the liaison between producers and instructors. He helps instructors get what they need to perform their job to the best of their ability.
A big part of this role is talent recruitment and development. Rigsby was an integral part of bringing two German instructors to Peloton. Cliff Dwenger and Mayla Wedekind joined the team in late 2019.
He searches for talent through social media and uses traditional routes like casting agents.
Dancing With the Stars
In 2021, Rigsby made his celebrity appearance on Dancing With the Stars. Despite his dance background and professional dance partner, Cheryl Burke, the duo didn't win the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
The two finished in third place but faced many challenges throughout the competition.
Rigsby and Burke were forced to learn a dance via video calls while Burke had COVID-19. During that week, the two could not be on set and had to learn their dance separately.
His great aesthetic physique got him through the tough challenges but he was still beaten out on the show. He was sent home before runner-up JoJo Siwa and winner of the 30th season, Iman Shumpert.
He has a height of 6 feet or 182 centimeters, and he weighs around 170 pounds.
Endorsements
Since Rigsby is one of the most popular fitness stars, thanks to his role with Peloton, he is the first choice when it comes to brand promotions, paid partnerships, and TV advertisements.
Rigsby endorses many brands, such as:
- Chobani
- Wonderworks Keto-friendly cereal
- Therabody
- Harry's
- Colgate
- Bolt24
- Primal Kitchen
- Adidas
These endorsements and partnerships help increase his income.
Rigsby uses his social media platforms to endorse a lot of these products. He has over 1.2 million followers on Instagram and more than 360k followers on TikTok.
Relationship
Up until recently, Rigsby was in a romantic relationship with Andrés Alfaro. Rigsby's now ex-boyfriend is also a member of the fitness community. He is a health instructor for Barry's Bootcamp in NYC.
The two began dating in 2018. Although they had been together for a while, the two waited years before coming out to the public.
The two advocated for LGBTQIA+ rights often. They accompanied each other to Pride parades and other events that allowed them to be their true selves.
In April of 2022, it appeared that the two had split up. Rigsby announced the breakup in July although fans speculated that the official breakup happened before them.
After four years of dating, the two unfollowed each other on Instagram. They even made a conscious effort to delete tags from pictures of the two of them, but the images themselves were not deleted.
Neither party has made a statement on why they broke up. Fans speculate that Rigsby was the one who broke up with Alfaro but we cannot confirm this.
In 2011 while he was in college, Rigsby said he dated a woman but was never comfortable with it. It wasn't until later on that he came out as gay.
Family
There isn't a lot known about Rigby's family. Rigsby was raised by his single mother, Cindy. What we do know is that she is a big fan of Panera Bread.
Reports say Rigsby has one sibling whose name is unknown. Other reports say that he is an only child. Since he doesn't disclose a lot about his family, many assume that he has no siblings.
FAQS
Despite Rigsby being active on social media, there are many FAQs that fans look for answers to online. Here are some of the commonly asked questions:
What Is Cody Rigsby's Net Worth?
According to different sources, Rigsby's net worth is about $8 million. His net worth has drastically increased since joining Peloton and some expect it to continue increasing as his career path pushes him forward.
How Much Does Cody Rigsby Make as a Peloton Instructor?
Rigsby makes $750 per class at Peloton. Through this work, he makes more than $400,000 per year.
When Did Cody Rigsby Join Peloton?
Peloton was founded in 2012. The choreographer that tipped Rigsby off about working with the company was one of the early employees.
However, Rigsby didn't join the Peloton team until 2014.
Does Cody Rigsby Still Work at Peloton?
Cody Rigsby took a break from Peloton to be part of the Dancing With the Stars cast. Of course, fans didn't know this at the time and speculated he was leaving the company.
It doesn't seem that Rigsby has any plans to leave the Peloton family. He continues to post videos and useful information about the brand.
Even when he is not instructing classes, he is working as a Peloton Cycling Director.
What Nationality Is Cody Rigsby?
Cody Rigsby is an American who was born in northern California in 1987. However, he was raised in North Carolina for most of his early life.
Join the "Boo Crew" to See More of Cody Rigsby
If you aren't already part of Cody Rigsby's "Boo Crew," you can join Peloton and choose him as your instructor.
Even if you aren't a big fitness fan, you can still enjoy seeing Rigsby on his social media. He regularly posts videos, photos, and information about his life to catch fans up.
Our net worths are for entertainment purposes only. We do our best to provide accurate figures, but we cannot guarantee their accuracy. The figures are based on public information and estimates, and may not reflect the true value of assets or liabilities.