I Founded BLAQUE Fitness to Make Sure Black Communities Had an Inclusive Place to Work Out

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Heres What Experts Had to Say

Think about any gym or boutique studiolocker roomyouve ever walked into.

Have you ever seen a product that was specifically designed for Black hair or skin?

Because after a decade in the industry, I hadnt.

woman sweating in the gym

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And yet traditionally, its been a challenge to find afitness spacethat feels like its for us.

With BLAQUE, I wanted to develop a luxury fitness experience where the Black community is the priority.

We deserve a space that feels luxurious and makes us feel cared for, honored, and valued.

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

Luxury doesnt have to mean inaccessible.

Heres What Experts Say

Full body female athlete in sportswear using rowing machine during fitness workout in gym.

Often in the Black community, movement is a form of celebration, release, and healing.

We are bringing that into our space with classes that focus on the joy of movement.

Happy woman dancing and listening to music near a green empty wall outdoor in the city.

So often in fitness and wellness, Black culture is taken, repackaged, and sold to non-Black members.

But when Black culture is used to bring healing to the same people who created it, its powerful.

Were committed to upholding certain tenets as we design our class structure.

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

We are being mindful about how our instructors resonate with our community.

We want people to be able to identify with those guiding them through their wellness journey.

Ambiance, classes, beauty products, and all.

A young black woman doing post-run stretches in the park on the road amidst green grass and trees.

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