Talking Shop with former Peloton trainer Kendall Toole

Talking ShopEverything former Peloton trainer Kendall Toole uses to stay sane while building her own businessPlus, why the fitness expert calls herself a “sleep hygiene queen” and won’t apologize for loving her Stanley Quencher.May 17, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTMarilyn La JeunesseFreelance Newsletter EditorSkip to table of contentsFormer Peloton Kendall Toole says some of her favorite things include Celsius, Thrive Causemetics’ mascara, Dream Recovery’s sleep mask, the Stanley Quencher and Barilla Protein+ Pasta.Courtesy of Celcius; Amazon; Thrive Causemetics; Stanley; Dream RecoveryTalking Shop is our series where we talk to interesting people about their most interesting buys. In late 2025, former Peloton instructor Kendall Toole announced the launch of her new fitness app, NKO Club. Leaning into her love of mental and physical fitness, Toole has built an entire ecosystem where people can stream live workout classes, research recipes that enhance their fitness journey, and take moments to reconnect with themselves through a daily gratitude journal, short meditations and more.“We have boxing, cycling, Pilates, strength training programs and a whole portion on mental health,” Toole tells NBC Select. “We have a massive global community already and, the big sneak peek is, there’s going to be a food brand I’m launching this fall.”I caught up with Toole, a Celsius brand ambassador, ahead of the Celsius Soccer Classic, where she competed against fellow celebrities and influencers to celebrate the launch of the energy drink’s newest flavor, Electric Vibe. She spilled everything she’s shopping for right now that helps her streamline her busy schedule.RelatedselectselectHow ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ star Jessi Draper gets her hair (and skin) to look that goodWant more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.Eight Sleep Pod 5 Core$2,599.00$2,999.00Eight SleepNow 13% off“Sleep is everything and the thing that is massive for me is the Eight...