Podcasts about commando fitness collective

In today's episode, Kayla chops it up with Sonja Price Herbert! Sonja lives in New York where she is a pilates instructor, writer, speaker, competitive powerlifter and a former social worker. She is the founder of Commando Fitness Collective and the Black Girl Pilates community on Instagram and Facebook. Sonja is committed to Black female representation in fitness, as well as improving the health and wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health and wellness events for Black women. She is comprehensively certified in Pilates, and also holds TRX Level 1 and Kettlebell Concepts Level 1 certifications. We chat about: Sonja’s work as a racial activator. What Sonja means when she talks about ‘fitness redlining.’ How ‘fitness redlining’ impacts black and brown neighborhoods. The state of accessibility within the fitness space. Privilege within virtual fitness. The importance of deciphering between conversations and actions as anti-racism work. This episode is brought to you by: Wellness Glow Up Media   Links mentioned in this episode Love self care? Download your free '9 Steps to Self Care' guide here: https://wellnessglowup.com/newsletter Sonja's website Black Girl Pilates website Black Girl Pilates Instructor Only Facebook Group Black Girl Pilates Community Group Sonja's article for the Washington Post Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://wellnessglowup.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Wellness Glow Up Podcast – @wellnessglowupmedia Kayla Nedza – @kaylanedza Sonja Herbert - @commandofitnesscollective Black Girl Pilates - @blackgirlpilates Did you like this episode? If you did give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Today we’re joined by Sonja Herbert. Sonja lives in New York where she is a Pilates instructor, writer, speaker, competitive powerlifter and a former social worker. She is the founder of Commando Fitness Collective and the Black Girl Pilates community on Instagram and Facebook. Sonja is committed to Black female representation in fitness, as well as improving the health and wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health and wellness events for Black women. She is comprehensively certified in Pilates, and also holds TRX Level 1 and Kettlebell Concepts Level 1 certifications. In this episode, we talk about… The importance of Black female representation in fitness. Speaking out against racism in the fitness space. Diversifying the Pilates space. Creating safe spaces for Black women in fitness. RESOURCES: Follow Sonja on Instagram: @commandofitnesscollective Follow Black Girl Pilates on Instagram: @blackgirlpilates Black Girl Pilates Instructor Only Facebook Group  Black Girl Pilates Community Facebook Group   Sonja for Girls Gone Strong: Black Girl Pilates - My Catalyst for Strength  Sonja for Self Magazine: No, My Black Girl Pilates Group Isn’t Racist - It’s an Essential Way to Feel Represented in the Community  If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook. PS: If you really want to take your new year to the next level, snag our free glow-up guide. This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.

Sonja and I get into how her experience as a social worker influences her values as fitness instructor, how she came to be a Pilates instructor, how she processes grief, and the evolution of Black Girl Pilates (@blackgirlpilates). OH! And, you won’t want to miss Sonja talking about the formation of her brand, Commando Fitness Collective (@commandofitnesscollective).

Fitness, like every industry, has it's issues with race. Joining Kristin is Sonja Herbert for a candid discussion on racism, white supremacy, and anti-blackness in the fitness industry and how it affects fitness professionals of color, customers of color, and why we need to start talking race in fitness! Sonja lives in New York where she is a pilates, fitness, and lifestyle coach and a former social worker. She is the founder of Commando Fitness Collective and the Black Girl Pilates community on Instagram and Facebook. Sonja is committed to Black female representation in fitness, as well as improving the health and wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health and wellness events for Black women. She is comprehensively certified in Pilates, and also holds TRX Level 1 and Kettlebell Concepts Level 1 certifications. Connect with Sonja at: https://www.commandofitnesscollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/commandofitnesscollective/ https://www.facebook.com/ComFitColl/ Facebook & Instagram: @BlackGirlPilates Get your free Create Your Future Vision workbook & video guide at www.kristiniris.com/vision Video version and show notes for this episode at: www.kristiniris.com/podcast006