11/23/2023 0 Comments Black female fitness models![]() ![]() Harlem Pilates: Pilates in Harlem, coming March, 2020 If you’ve got anyone you’d want to add, shoot me a DM. Here’s a list in no particular studio order! These are people I know personally, researched, or have been recommended by my community. This is Harlem’s first indoor cycling studio and the studio now offers a variety of classes on/off the bike as well as retreats. They really focus on “classes and programs to bring out your best self no matter your size, shape, age or current fitness level”. Harlem Cycle is also owned and founded by a black woman named Tammeca Rochester. If you live uptown, Harlem Cycle is another space that combines culture and community. Spiked Spin is now open in Brooklyn, and if you’ve not visited, it’s a must! The misson really says it all: “We are the intersection of Wellness & Hip-Hop Culture, here to insult fitness standards, and create a new culture in wellness! We want you to come as you are, but leave better.” She created space for black women in the wellness world that is special yet inclusive. I’ve been watching her work for a few years now and am continuously inspired by all she’s done for women of color. I have listed their names and studios where you can take one of their classes– but it’s also worth mentioning that many of them are personal trainers, so if you like to get your fitness in one-on-one, hit them up! Let’s highlight and celebrate these wonderful instructors so that all can benefit from their teaching.įor my Brooklynites, I’d be remiss if I didn’t kick it off with Briana Owens, the founder of Spiked Spin. Where are all of the black people? And where are all the black female instructors/ coaches? I had a hard time finding the answers, so I made like Nancy Drew to find those black women who were leading and uplifting New Yorkers in the fitness industry. While New York City is one of the most diverse communities in the United States, I have found that its wellness scene does not reflect the diversity that makes my hometown so special. ![]() I know boutique fitness can be expensive especially in NYC, but since self-care is a priority for me, I belive in the investment and I’ve made room in my budget for workouts I enjoy. It’s Black History Month, and I’ve been craving more black girl magic during my workouts.
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