Black Fitness Leaders Shaping Boston's Wellness Community

This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting Black fitness leaders across Boston who are redefining what wellness looks and feels like in our city. While this list represents just a small fraction of the incredible talent in our community, these coaches, trainers, and movement advocates are doing more than leading workouts — they're building community. From strength training and boxing to yoga, dance, and Pilates, these leaders are shaping Boston’s fitness scene while creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and strong.

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Pictured above: Bernie Levv, Chekara Jean, Lit2Lift, Geoff Janey, Kenny Vertus, Lyndsay Allyn Cox

Ashley Houston-King | @ashley_althea4

Bernie Levv | @bernielevv

Britney Willingham, founder of Soulful Sister Collective | @soulfulsistercollective

Chekara Jean | @iamchekara

Darren Stephens and Jonady St. Germain, founders of | @lit2lift

Geoff Janey | @punchiito

Jeff Dub | @jeffknowz

Kenny Vertus | @kennyvertus

Lyndsay Allyn Cox | @lyndsayallyn

Michael Soares | @coachmichael

Michelle Turner-Young | @soulfire.movement

Nicole Derosiers | @IThinkItsNicole

Rachel Prime | @relevewithrachel

Ralph Pierre-Louis, founder of | @kinetic.remedy

Ramon Garcia, owner of | @elevatefitnessboston

Romel Sanday | @train_withromel

Sylver Rochelin, founder of | @frocafitness

Therlande Louissaint | @everydayisthersday

Traci Vandyke | @tracinicolefit

Yera Gomes | @yeragomes

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Boston’s Black fitness leaders are essential to the city’s wellness community. They are expanding what fitness means and who it serves. Their work goes beyond programming workouts; it fosters empowerment, representation, and sustainable health practices across neighborhoods and communities.

Supporting these leaders is more than choosing where to train — it’s investing in the continued growth of a more inclusive fitness community in Boston, year-round.

Train with them. Share their work. Recommend them to friends.

And if there’s a Black trainer or coach we should spotlight next, send us a DM!