In celebration of Black History Month, we’re kicking off a can’t-miss lineup of special classes to sweat together and honor the leaders, artists, and music of the Black community. From a fan-fave class series and intimate Table Talk + Meditation, to live mashups and a full month of music-powered classes, here are all the opportunities to move with us.
Black Girl Magic Class Series
Back by popular demand, fan-fave Black Girl Magic classes return—with more magic than ever. Led by Pilates princess Marcia M. and Strength + Dance HIIT all-star Ana C., this 4-week class series will celebrate the awesomeness, power, and resilience of Black women. Expect music from chart-topping icons and workouts to leave you feeling strong, inspired, and glistening with sweat.
🔎 Mini history lesson: Coined by CaShawn Thompson almost a decade ago, #BlackGirlMagic (initially created as a hashtag) sparked the movement to highlight online dialogue about the wins and achievements of Black women.
Live Class Schedule:
- Wednesday, 2/2 at 10am ET | Pilates with Marcia M.
- Monday, 2/7 at 7pm ET | Strength + Dance HIIT with Ana C.
- Wednesday, 2/16 at 10am ET | Pilates with Marcia M.
- Monday, 2/21 at 7pm ET | Strength + Dance HIIT with Ana C.
This is Black Wellness: Table Talk + Meditation
To spotlight this year’s BHM theme—“Black Health and Wellness”—Walter K. and Liz C. will lead an intimate 15-minute Table Talk live in the Box. On the menu: Their unique POV on Black wellness from past to present, personal challenges and triumphs, plus how they hope to move the conversation forward in the future.
“It’s so important [to me] to talk about how the presence of Black people within the fitness and wellness space has evolved,” says Liz.
Following the discussion, Liz will guide a powerful 5-minute Generational Healing meditation to help facilitate the release of stress and trauma.
Live Class Schedule:
- Tuesday, 2/8 at 6pm ET | Table Talk with Walter K. and Liz C.
- Tuesday, 2/8 at 6:20pm ET | Meditation with Liz C.
LIVE Black History Month Mashup Classes
The perfect reason to double up on obé? Our 45-minute BHM mashup classes—coming to the live schedule. First, Ana and Peter T. will take the floor to honor the legacy of Hip Hop Dance with a special choreography and cardio mashup. Then, Walter and Michelle B. will team up for a Sculpt + Strength sesh to call in major power couple energy.
Live Class Schedule:
- Saturday, 2/19 at 12pm ET | Hip Hop Dance Choreo + Cardio with Ana C. and Peter T.
- Friday, 2/25 at 8am ET | Power Couples Sculpt + Strength with Walter K. and Michelle B.
Excellence in Music: Theme Classes
Move, dance, lift, and flow to legendary and groundbreaking Black music artists all month long. Expect themes like Iconic Divas, Queens of R&B, Kings of Hip Hop, and many more. Here’s who’s teaching what—and when:
- Liz C.
- Sunday, 2/6 at 1pm ET | Generational Healing Meditation
- Sunday, 2/6 at 1:30pm ET | Rock Icons Ride
- Monday, 2/7 at 1pm ET and Tuesday, 2/8 at 7am | LGBTQ+ Groundbreakers Sculpt
- Monday, 2/7 at 1:30pm ET | Iconic Divas Boxing
- Tuesday, 2/8 at 7:30am | Iconic Divas Dance
- Walter K.
- Friday, 2/4 at 8am ET | R&B Strength
- Friday, 2/11 at 8am ET | Soul Strength
- Friday, 2/18 at 8am ET | Hip Hop Strength
- Tuesday, 2/22 at 6pm ET | Jazz Strength
- Marcia M.
- Tuesday, 2/8 at 1pm | Queens of R&B Pilates
- Tuesday, 2/22 at 1pm | Kings of Hip Hop
- Ana C.
- Sunday, 2/6 at 10am ET | SOCA Strength + Dance HIIT
- Monday, 2/14 at 7pm | R&B Classics Strength + Endurance
- Melody D.
- Thursday, 2/3 and 2/17 at 8am ET | Motown Power + Boxing
- Thursday, 2/10 and 2/24 at 8am ET | 90’s Hip Hop Power + HIIT
- Spencer J.
- Tuesday, 2/1, 2/8, and 2/15 at 7pm ET | Pop Sculpt + Dance Cardio
- Mary W.
- Thursday 2/17 at 10am ET | 2000’s Hip Hop Ride
- Dorian C.
- Sunday, 2/6 and 2/20 at 9am ET | Iconic Divas Strength + HIIT
- Sunday 2/27 at 9am ET | Soul Strength + HIIT
- Kat B.
- Thursday, 2/3 and 2/10 at 6am ET | Iconic Divas Sculpt + Dance
To show our dedication to the community, obé is donating to support the work of Active Plus and The Loveland Foundation.
Active Plus: An NYC organization near and dear to Walter’s heart, Active Plus provides health and fitness education to children and teens who need it most with the mission to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
The Loveland Foundation: With a focus on Black women and girls, this organization is dedicated to providing communities of color with access to empowerment opportunities and healing resources, such as therapy.
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