In case it hasn’t occurred to you, the wellness industry is super whitewashed. (Want proof? Just visit your fave boutique studio’s website to see how many Black trainers work there.)
That means Black women are often excluded from the conversation around health, fitness, and nutrition—just another result of systematic racism. One place where I really notice this? My Instagram feed.
I follow my fair share of fitness influencers (mostly so I can save their IG workouts and *swear* I’ll do them later, even though…you know), but Black fitfluencers hardly ever come up on my Explore page or in my feed. And I knew I was missing out on some quality content as a result. So I decided to do what my Gen Z brain does best: an Instagram deep dive.
And lemme tell you, it did not disappoint. I came across tons of Black women sharing killer workout routines, fitness tips, and motivational advice that actually made me want to get up off the couch. Whether you’re seeking inspo for HIIT workouts, yoga, boxing, or body acceptance, there’s a Black expert for that. Here are just 12 of the many that you should follow ASAP.
— to www.cosmopolitan.com
