Ally Love (fitness instructor)
Ally Love | |
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| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Occupation(s) | Peloton instructor, host for the Brooklyn Nets, founder & CEO of Love Squad |
| Spouse |
Andrew Haynes (m. 2021) |
Ally Love is an American fitness instructor for
Early life and career
Love was raised in
Love graduated from New World School of the Arts high school in Miami, where she specialized in dance.[4] She went on to attend Fordham University's partner program with the Alvin Ailey School for dance.[1][2] She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Fordham, where she majored in dance and minored in theology.[1][2]
Career
Love has performed as a dancer for the New York Knicks and toured with contemporary ballet companies in North America,[2] and is signed with the modeling agency Women360 management / Supreme.[2] She has modeled in ads for Victoria's Secret, Reebok, Self Magazine, Women's Health magazine, Macy's, Kohl's, Fitness magazine, Health magazine, Doritos, and Under Armour.[2]
Love became the in-arena host of the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in 2012.[2][5][6] In this role, she interviews players, fans, and coaches throughout the game and is featured on the stadium jumbotron.[7]
Love has been a Peloton instructor since early 2017.[7][6] Peloton scouts were interested in Love after seeing her work for the Nets and Adidas.[6] Her Peloton instructor audition lasted only 15 minutes before she was hired for the role.[6]
Love is the founder and CEO of Love Squad, a fitness and lifestyle website meant to empower women in business, fitness, and life.[1][2][4] The site focuses on sports, entertainment, beauty, and fitness and has also expanded into live events in New York City, including panel events and group workouts.[5]
Love is a global ambassador for Adidas.[8]
Love is also a Certified Health Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and NASM certified trainer.[2]
In 2023, Love hosted the Netflix competition reality show Dance 100.[3]
Personal life
Love resides in Manhattan,[1] where she is a big fan of standup comedy.[1] She married Andrew Haynes in August 2021.[9] Haynes proposed to Ally Love on Christmas Eve on a tropical vacation to Mexico’s Riviera Maya.[10]
References
- ^ ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Ally Love". Brooklyn Nets. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b Hyman, Lizzie. "Ally Love 'Proud' of New Role Hosting Netflix DANCE100' : 'This Does Not Happen to Many People'". people.com. People. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d Eldor, Karin. "Ally Love: How This Celebrity Change Maker Is Creating Impact As Founder Of Love Squad, Brooklyn Nets Host, And Peloton Instructor". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b "Ally Love". Brooklyn Nets. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b c d Spears, Marc J. (2020-06-11). "Nets' in-game host Ally Love still bringing hype as Peloton instructor". Andscape. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b Malamut, Melissa (2019-01-08). "Meet the kickass Peloton instructors getting the world fit". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ McGonagle, Emmet (June 23, 2020). "Adidas puts best foot forward with wellness campaign". PR Week.
- ^ "Instagram: Ally Love".
- ^ Erin (2021-01-28). "Celebrity Engagement Style: Ally Love and Andrew Haynes". Jonathan's Fine Jewelers. Retrieved 2023-03-19.