Here, Pelotons Hannah Frankson talks about the power of music and making fitness for everyone.
Why would you do that?
laughsHannah Franksonon Zoom from her home in East London.
No, shes horrified at the thought of having to choose between drumnbass and dancehall.
Her mood-lifting, sweat-inducing Dancehall rides have grown in popularity ever since.
It is a mission that the Essex-born instructor cares deeply about.
Here, Frankson discusses the importance of balance, cultivating energy, and her dream future collaborations.
What do you hope to change in the fitness world?
I want exercise (and what I do) to be as inclusive as possible.
A lot of us get told that exercise is to deal with weight, but fitness is for everyone.
I want to show them that it’s a laugh, that it can be fun.
It doesnt have to be soserious.
What does health and wellness mean to you?
Coming from an athletics background, exercise was quite rigid, and things had to be done just so.
Looking back, I think that wasnt very healthy.
Why do I feel that way?
Because, for me, thats a sign of something going from physical to mental.
I think being healthy is having a balance, and having those two work together.
How do you relax and wind down after a high-energy ride?
I stroke my cats.
[Laughing] I still really love going out I love to connect with people.
I think Im a massive extrovert.
Lockdown must have been hard then.
It was, but Im an only child so I am used to being on my own.
Im lucky that where I live, in Hackney, I could go out for walks along the canal.
Even though we werent connecting in the same way, just being around people gave me energy.
Who would you like to team up with next?
It makes my heart beat faster just thinking about it.
Stormzy, of course, because hes absolutely smashing it.
Little Simz, too; shes so special.
I lovehighlighting artists that people might not know.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onOct.
