Ally Love (sports host)

Ally Love is an American fitness instructor most known for being a famed 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
Love in April 2020
Alma materFordham University
OccupationFounder & 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 currently resides in Manhattan,[1] where she is a big fan of standup comedy.[1] She is recently engaged.[8]

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. 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.
  4. "Ally Love". Brooklyn Nets. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  5. Spears, Marc J. (2020-06-11). "Nets' in-game host Ally Love still bringing hype as Peloton instructor". The Undefeated. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  6. Malamut, Melissa (2019-01-08). "Meet the kickass Peloton instructors getting the world fit". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  7. McGonagle, Emmet (June 23, 2020). "Adidas puts best foot forward with wellness campaign". PR Week.
  8. "Instagram: Ally Love".
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