Ally Love (sports host)
Ally Love is an American fitness instructor who is a popular spokesperson for Peloton, the CEO/Founder of Love Squad, the in-arena Host of the Brooklyn Nets, an Adidas Global Ambassador, and a model.[1][2]
Ally Love | |
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| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Occupation | Founder & CEO of Love Squad, Peloton Instructor, and Host of Brooklyn Nets |
Early life and career[]
Ally Love was raised in Miami, Florida.[1] When she was young, she was hit by a car and told she would likely never walk normally again,[3] but she ultimately made a full recovery.[3]
Love graduated from New World School of the Arts high school in Miami, where she specialized in dance.[3] 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[]
Dance and modeling 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]
Health and fitness[]
Love has been the in-arena host of the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center since 2012.[2][4][5] In this role, she interviews players, fans, and coaches throughout the game and is featured on the stadium jumbotron.[6]
Love has been a Peloton instructor since early 2017.[6][5] Peloton scouts were interested in Love after seeing her work for the Nets and Adidas.[5] Her Peloton instructor audition lasted only 15 minutes before she was hired for the role.[5]
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][3] 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.[4]
Love is a global ambassador for Adidas.[7]
Love is also a Certified Health Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and NASM certified trainer.[2]
Personal life[]
Love resides in Manhattan,[1] where she is a big fan of standup comedy.[1] She married Andrew Haynes in August 2021.[8]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g Cotto, Andrew (2019-03-08). "How Ally Love, Brooklyn Nets Host, Spends Her Sundays". The New York Times. 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 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". The Undefeated. 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.
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- Living people
- American dancers
- American female dancers
- African-American female dancers
- African-American sportswomen
- Brooklyn Nets personnel
- Dancers from Florida
- Fordham University alumni
- Sportspeople from Miami
- Peloton instructors
- 21st-century African-American people
- 21st-century African-American women