Summer bodies are made in the winter, which means now is a perfect time to find a personal trainer, book a cycling class, or join a gym. Whether you’re into high-intensity CrossFit sessions, Eygpytian-inspired yoga, or high-energy cardio dance routines to your trap and hip-hop artists, get a head start on your fitness journey by visiting one of these black-owned gyms and fitness centers.

Anasa Yoga, California

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We’re Cover Women!🤪 We are so grateful for the opportunity to be featured in the cover story of @mindfulstudiomag 🙏🏾 a national magazine geared towards yoga studio owners full of tips for business operations. Thank you to Heather Hartmann for writing a lovely story about our leap of faith and journey, and Mawiyah Johnson @mawiyahjohnson for beautifully capturing us and a few folks from our beloved yoga community. We hope our story is helpful to studio owners, yoga teachers and anyone who aspires⭐️ to open a business and/or yoga studio. See the article or the entire issue on our website > Media Stories, and check out the Editor’s Notes on Page 7 too!😉********************** #yoga #yogastudioowner #yogateacher #accessibleyoga #diversityinyoga #inclusiveyoga #hathayoga #vinyasa #niadance #nia #feldenkrais #blackwomendoyoga #oakland #oaklandyoga #eastbayyoga #oaklandsmallbiz #anasayoga #blackyogis #sistersofyoga #representationmatters #shadesofhealth #blackwomenbusiness #blackwomenbusinessowners #blackwomenentrepreneurs #womenentrepreneurs #weloveoakland #leapofaith #oaklandlove 💕

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Co-founded by two Oakland yoga teachers, this green-certified yoga studio and fitness center aims to enrich your mind, body, and spirit. Jean Marie Moore and Katrina Lashea wanted to create a place that served as a sanctuary in the community and empower people to live more fully.

KTX Fitness, California & Georgia

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#losangeles @ktxfitness is here full time in your city. Cycle, Step, Bootcamp classes. Link in bio or copy link ktxfitness.com click on Losangeles!! To book

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Keith Thompson’s high energy classes always sell out, no matter if he’s at home or on tour. His intensity cycle classes are insane but guests come back and try to keep up every time. Check his calendar for dates in LA and Atlanta.

The Lab 909, California

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#tag #share #repost 🗣CALLING ALL ATHLETES ! Join @thelab909 tomorrow 9am at HULDA CROOK PARK in Loma Linda for DYNAMIC STRENGTH SPEED AND POWER TRAINING🔥 all ages, all sports… LESS TALK, MORE WERK!! #wegrindheavy #allweknowiswerk #inlandempire #sportstraining #power #speed #hillskill #move #fastfeet #technique #drive

A post shared by The Lab 909 Sports And Fitness (@thelab909) on Jul 3, 2019 at 11:25pm PDT

Not a gym but rather a community of knowledgeable, caring, training experts. The Lab 909‘s motto is Less Talk, More Work for the ultimate family sports and fitness training experience. The gym received the Champions for Community Resilience recognition award for its efforts in the community through behavioral health. The trainers offer elite quality training via classes and training sessions for adults and kids.

Trillfit, Massachusetts

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“Young, diverse, and taking over.” @trill.fit founder @itsheatherwhite is @bostonmagazine’s cover girl for the May “POWER” issue. Copies out now!

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In 2016, founder Heather White created Trillfit, an inclusive hip-hop-inspired dance cardio class in Boston. There they have a live DJ, dancing, twerking and high-intensity workouts because White grew tired of walking into workout classes with horrible music and seeing no one that looked like her.

“You walk into fitness spaces and see super-toned, ripped white women, and you don’t see any representation—so in turn, you feel like you don’t belong. I don’t know why fitness is continually caught in this cycle because it’s really damaging. I definitely wanted to break it.,” she said in an interview.

Live Cycle Delight, Michigan

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6 years ago in August, I packed up my east Harlem apartment. I was Detroit bound with an idea to open an inclusive fitness studio in this new look Detroit. 2 years we opened our doors on Agnes! I m extremely grateful for the instructors, studio staff, teens, LCD team, clients, customers, and teams that have supported us along the way. Thank you to my friend's & family @lifelinedetroit, @hatchdetroit for the support. I greatly appreciate everyone who has made this possible. I m thankful to serve you. 📷: @j.milhouse #wellness #health #livecycledelight #detroit #westvillage #anniversary #startup #smallbusiness

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Dedicated to transforming your mind through yoga, pilates, cycle, TRX, and community outreach in Detroit, this inclusive fitness space has three pillars-Train, Sweat, and Restore. Founder of Live Cycle Delight and avid yogi, Amina Daniels is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles in the black community by creating more opportunities for fitness.

Finao Fit, Georgia

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To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” – FINAO

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At Finao Fit Headquarters, failure is not an option. Owned by fitness trainer Denzel Jones, this high-energy boutique gym in Midtown Atlanta specializes in one-on-one training, small groups, conditioning, and nutritional planning. Finao Fit is currently running an October special to help you reach your fitness goals.

Gymnetics Fitness, Georgia

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Statistics say 4/5 African American women are overweight or obese! 💕🙌🏾 💪🏾 Drop a emoji below if you are SHOWING (f#ck what they say!) that we DO Care about ourselves and we do love ourselves enough to live a healthy active lifestyle!!! Let’s help each other ladies and prove them wrong!!! Black Girls Workout TOO!! Catch us @ New Orleans Essence Fest 2019 We showing out! Tap into your inner goddess at a 2-day wellness retreat featuring workouts, healthy living chats, massages, holistic healing and more! Catch us Sunday July 7, 10:00am-10:45am! ==> www.essence.com/festival/wellness. Located at 743 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130 #essencefest2019 #essencefestival2019 #essencefestival #essencefest

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Gymnetics Fitness, an Atlanta premier women’s fitness center, was founded by mother-daughter-duo Ellen and Lana Ector and is committed to helping people incorporate fitness into their daily lifestyle. You’ve probably noticed their amazingly skilled tag-team workout videos on Instagram. They are also the creators of the Black Girls Workout, Too workout DVD, helping women get killer abs and glutes.

Melanie Fitness Center, Illinois

Melanie Fitness Center recently started offering beginners’ boxing classes last month. They also offer daily swimming lessons and support the community through yoga classes and hula hoop shows. This family-oriented fitness center even has its own Detox Cafe by Rashidat.

PowerHouse Sports Academy, Georgia

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Happy Friday everyone we are running end of the year specials at all three locations (Tucker)@mrpowerhouseatl (Decatur) @poppaqloppa @otpowerhouse (midtown) DM me for details you don’t want to miss out!! #motivation #focus #grind #best #deals #personaltrainer #atlanta #powerhouse

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Georgia native Micah Baisden is the owner and Lead Trainer at PowerHouse Sports Academy. They focus on cultivating a motivational and supportive atmosphere. They want to help you to reach your highest potential, tapping into your true fearless self — your PowerHouse. There are three locations in Tucker, Midtown, and Decatur.

And Yoga Studio, New York

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Classes are now in session! Link in bio.

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This members-only boutique yoga and wellness studio is the first aerial studio in Bed-Stuy and one of the first full-service yoga studios. And Yoga offers daily yoga classes to give you a little inspiration for the day and zen to your mind. The studio also hosts writing workshops to help you with manifesting your goals and reflection. All classes are scheduled on a weekly basis and membership-based. For those unable to afford the membership fees, the studio will offer unlimited yoga in exchange for cleaning services. https://andyogastudios.com/about

Knights Gym, Pennsylvania

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About 10 ppl left before this pic was taken. This event was everything!! 🙌🏾💪🏾 @knights.gym _

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Located in East Falls, Knight’s Gym has “Pain Today Gainz Tomorrow” painted on their walls, which lets you know just how serious they are about fitness and health. You can even bring your own personal trainer and use their facility. Members always come back for the family-oriented atmosphere and quality equipment provided by owner Tommy Knight.

The Loft Athletic Club, Georgia

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🚨🗣BIGGEST DEADLIFT PARTY THE CITY OF ATLANTA HAS EVER SEEN🚨‼️‼️ . . Tomorrow at 2pm at The Loft 🔵 . $250 cash prizes 💰, trophy🏆 and a free massage💆🏽‍♀️💆🏽‍♂️ is waiting on you‼️ Drop in at the door or sign up on the loft athletic club app under enrollment only $25 🔥 . Come meet @gnc_peachtreebattle and your favorite fitness influencers 🏋🏽‍♀️🏋🏾‍♂️‼️ . . #TheLoftWay 💪🏾🏋🏾‍♂️🔵🏋🏽‍♀️

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Owned by fitness experts, Jason Lobdell, known as Mr. 2weeksout and Gee Bryant, the Loft is home to some of the most sought after trainers in Atlanta. Their clientele includes celebrities like Rick Ross, Joseline Hernandez, Stevie Baggs Jr. and a gang of others. In addition to offering one on one personal training, they also offer boot camp training, a clean eating supermarket tour, smoothie bar, and massage therapy services.

Brownstone Wellness, New York

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Always love building and sharing, what I do and what I’m passionate about, with others! In order to make sure what is shared is received with love, and compassion, I must make sure that love and compassion is received from myself!! • • Self love and compassion allows me to be grounded, and to set the foundation for the connections I have with others. Hotep!! • • #KemeticYoga #kemeticmeditation #selflove #compassion #grounded #foundation #love #Kemet #wellness #BrownstoneWellness

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Founder and Holistic nutritionist Steven Rousseau teaches yoga postures based on Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses known as Kemetic Yoga in Brooklyn. The poses are meant to be forms of meditation that reduce stress while bettering flexibility. He also teaches boxing and martial arts classes.

Fountain of Youth 390, New York

RIT Grad and co-owner of Fountain of Youth Fitness Hassan Robinson is also the founder of Strong Confident Women, a women’s empowerment group dedicated to encouraging women and girls to be more confident in themselves. Since opening in 2016, this gym has committed to providing effective, quality group fitness through free walking groups, core, functional, and strength training classes. Co-owner and brother Julius Davis just opened up a chain location in South Wedge in August.

Harlem Cycle, New York

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You ready? We bringing the heat tonight. 6:30pm Strivers Row = 30 mins cycling + 30mins strength training 7:45pm Harlem Cycle

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This black-owned fitness studio in Harlem has a unique combination of cycle classes including a hip hip class, Soulful Sunday, and a Reggae Rundown. Picture yourself on an island listening to Kofffee, Davido, Burna Boy, and other Caribbean and Afrobeats favorites while you work up a sweat. The studio also hosts core and strength training classes for a full-body workout.

Push U, Pennsylvania

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In just 3 years me and my bro @push_universal.ceo created a movement that's unstoppable! Show us some love! Our gym @pushuphilly is officially 3 years! I could write a book but If you know you know! #PushUFamily #BusinessPartners #BusinessOwners #BlackBusiness #BlackMen #blackentrpreneurs #BlackFathers #3YearAnniversary

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Push U has 5-stars on Google and is praised for having the ‘best boot camp session in Philly hands down.’ Personal trainers Troy Howard Sr. and Justin Taylor had a vision to become a staple in the community for health and fitness. The Push Universal Training Studio houses up to 15 independent personal trainers and instructors at a time, offering the lowest prices in Philly for personal trainers.

MADE Fitness, Tennessee

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😎 Been doing this for a while now… #tbt #wontstop . . . #mademen #madefitness #morethanfitness #nashvillefitness #nashvillepersonaltrainer #nashvillebootcamp #educate #motivate #strongblackmen #blackownedbusiness #meatfree #athletes #entrepreneurship

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Since opening in 2010, M.A.D.E. Fitness has been one of the premier training facilities in Nashville. Known for high-intense CrossFit workouts and boot camps, their team of trainers have over 30 years of combined experience to push their local and celebrity clientele. Their clients include world boxing champ Caleb Plant and the McCourty Twins from the New England Patriots. I’ve taken a few classes over the years and even trained with one of their knowledgable trainers and co-owner, Nate Dary. Their ‘3 The Hard Way’ boot camp is no joke

Tara’s Training Studio, Tennessee

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Work on the way with the home team!! Stay tuned in 🖤🏁

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Personal trainer and owner Tara Smith staffed Tara’s Training Studio in Antioch with knowledge, skilled trainers, and instructors to help you get fit and stay in shape. Right now, trainers Harold Watson and Osafa Hippolyte have started a 30-day fitness challenge, which includes unlimited classes, meal plans, private sessions, and a strict Bootcamp schedule. Bootcamp classes are now open to the public for $10.

Train 36ixty, Tennessee

Train 36ixty recently celebrated its third anniversary since opening with a huge fitness celebration with free workouts and vendors in Clarksville, TN under founder and bodybuilder Kenny Bennett. They offer a variety of personal training and sports performance-enhanced workouts while giving clients a high standard of constant motivation and fitness education.

T.R.A.P. Fitness, Tennessee

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Yesterday TRVP Fitness was granted the opportunity to conduct a workout session at the “Glow Up” Health and Beauty fair hosted by Memphis Urban League. The workout displayed that you DON’T have to have equipment and you DON’T have have to give all of your time in order to achieve a healthier lifestyle. If it’s important to you, you’ll find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse!

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Listen to your favorite trap music while hitting the treadmill. It’s guaranteed to get you hype through anything. The trainers at T.R.A.P. Fitness use music’s finest to help incorporate fitness into their clients’ lifestyles. They focus on small group workouts with Project Pat and Three Six Mafia in the background.

GRIT Fitness, Texas

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SCULPT & SIP // OCT. 4TH @wdallashotel Join W Dallas – Victory + GRIT Fitness for Sculpt and Sip! Get ready to WERK 16 floors above the Dallas skyline at the hottest fitness event of the season. Make new friends and break a sweat during a 1-hour Hip Hop body sculpt workout led by GRIT Fitness instructors @avana.mccarthy @averyadairhenley @sharid30 ! Enjoy a champagne toast after your workout and mix and mingle with the best view in Dallas! Tix available on Eventbrite for $35 LINK IN BIO #gritfam #dallasfitness #events #dallasevents #communityfitness

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At GRIT Fitness, their mission is designed to help people get an intense full-body workout and achieve long-term goals. Founder Brittani Rettig believes that mental grit or “passion and perseverance for long-term goals” is the key to both fitness success and living your best life. The facility’s schedule of classes and events will strengthen your body with workouts, cardio, dancing, and restoration through stretching.

PIES Fitness Yoga Studio, Virginia

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Asthma symptoms vary from person to person. You may have unwanted asthma attacks at certain times, such as when exercising, eating, dancing, etc. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to life-threatening asthma. Recent research suggests that yoga might help improve your breathing and controlling severe asthma attacks. Based on current evidence, breathing exercises may have value as an add-on meditation, yoga and other conventional asthma treatments. At PIES Fitness Yoga Studio, we believe that once you condition your body, your mind and spirit will follow. If you feel good physically, your mind will become clearer and more focused. Check out our pricing: https://www.piesfitnessyoga.com/basic-pricing/ Check out our schedule; https://www.piesfitnessyoga.com/schedules/ You can also contact us at 703-887-9574. #yoga #fitness #breathe #morning #excercise #body

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Certified Yoga Therapist Marsha D. Banks-Harold owns and manages two PIES Fitness Yoga Studios servicing the DMV area. Guests have access to over 80 trainers, wellness services, and yoga therapy services such as holistic healing, Kemetic Yoga, Children’s Yoga, Prenatal, Hot Yoga, and their signature, My Body Don’t Bend That Way yoga class. To accommodate those with busy schedules or those who are in school, the studio also provides evening classes.

Boombox, Washington DC

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ISSA LIFESTYLE 👊🏽 Introducing our blog THE BLUEPRINT 📰🔥 – covering all things Boxing, Fitness, Music, Fashion, & Life to be on the journey of good health and good times right along with you.👆🏽First Post – Link in Bio! #BOXINGREMIXED Join the movement! 👊🏽

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Boombox is a new boutique boxing club in Navy Yard founded on love for music, community, and boxing. Work up a sweat with intense 50-minute cardio and resistance workout themed classes and shadow boxing. Boombox’s The Blueprint Blog announcement replicas Jay-Z’s sixth studio album The Blueprint album. Check out their Boombox Mixtape playlist during your set.

Sidebarre, Washington, DC

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Today we taught over 90 #barrebabes at @kennedycenter’s grand opening of The REACH! Did I mention we taught to a LIVE jazz band?! Huge s/o to @dantepope & @ra_mendez! We are so humbled by this amazing experience!

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DC’s Sidebarre is ran by three black female instructors trained in ballet and helps barre babes tone and sculpt their body in all the right places while breaking a sweat. If you’re looking to tone muscles, gain flexibility, and burn calories, stop by Sidebarre studio.

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