An open letter to my fitness instructors.
For nearly a decade, the way I have always found peace is through my group fitness classes. This community continues to show me love, loyalty, guidance and appreciation. And I reciprocate all of those feelings immensely. With what is happening in the state of the world, the atmosphere has changed drastically, but the sentiments of the teachings have not. Through these trying times, I have found solace in continuing what is important to me through different virtual venues.
With that, I have had the opportunity to donate to important organizations through what brands like Barrys (donating 100% of its earnings this weekend to BLM organizations), SoulCycle (the love of my life), AARMY (hosting classes on IG live with live donation options), Peloton (donating $100 for every rider that takes the 11am class tomorrow) and the likes are offering. And I’m so grateful for that.
The thing I think needs to be said is that what these trainers, instructors, coaches, CEO’s, c-suite executives, staff, etc are offering deserves so much praise and respect right now.
I will never forget the day after the last election. We were all in an immense amount of pain and despite that, leaders in the fitness world stepped up and made us feel better, regardless of what they were going through themselves. And they’re doing it again.
Through a pandemic, through this imperative black lives matter movement, through incredible sadness, they are stepping up and affecting change through health, love, motivation, care and concern. They are putting their own feelings aside to ensure we are taken care of. Again. And without pause.
My heart, my love, my adoration, my trust, my gratitude and my genuine appreciation goes out to every person that has ever taught a class I’ve taken. I will continue to donate. I will continue to do fucking burpees, I will continue to remain loyal to your cause. And I love you. With all of my heart.