Ally Love (fitness instructor)

Ally Love is an American fitness instructor for Peloton and the in-arena host of the Brooklyn Nets. She began her career as a dancer for the New York Knicks and a model for brands like Adidas.[1][2] She began working for the Nets as a host in 2012, which lead to her hiring by Peloton in 2017. She has since founded the fitness website Love Squad and hosted the Netflix competition reality show Dance 100.[3]

Ally Love
Alma materFordham University
Occupation(s)Peloton instructor, host for the Brooklyn Nets, founder & CEO of Love Squad
Spouse
Andrew Haynes
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(m. 2021)​

Early life and career

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,[4] but she ultimately made a full recovery.[4]

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
  1. 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.
  2. "Ally Love". Brooklyn Nets. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. "Ally Love". Brooklyn Nets. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  6. Spears, Marc J. (2020-06-11). "Nets' in-game host Ally Love still bringing hype as Peloton instructor". Andscape. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  7. Malamut, Melissa (2019-01-08). "Meet the kickass Peloton instructors getting the world fit". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  8. McGonagle, Emmet (June 23, 2020). "Adidas puts best foot forward with wellness campaign". PR Week.
  9. "Instagram: Ally Love".
  10. Erin (2021-01-28). "Celebrity Engagement Style: Ally Love and Andrew Haynes". Jonathan's Fine Jewelers. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
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