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bringing safe-space Pilates and other forms of movement to those that find community in the margins
03/26/2026
The transition is the exercise.
Last month, I asked you all:
what’s one thing you wish fitness culture understood better about bodies?
The responses were soooo good. So many of you said some version of the same thing: that you are tired of being made to feel like you are not doing it ‘right’ unless you are maxed out, wrecked, or hitting PRs.
Your body does not need to be fighting for its life every time you move. Sometimes movement is slow. Sometimes it is fast, breathy, and chaotic.
Sometimes it is quiet and controlled. All of it counts.
How you move through the in-betweens of workouts or life matters.
Through it all, I’m thinking about staying consistent over intensity. I invite you to do the same.
If you are going through a transition right now, how are you applying the concept of consistency vs intensity? Tell me about it below!
-Tay
P.S. If you’re new around here, welcome to Tay’s Top Takes👋🏽 a social series where I, Tay, talk about lessons learned, perspective shifts, current events in fitness, inclusivity, being a q***r business owner etc.
I’m glad you’re here.
February is American Heart Month, and this feels like an important moment to zoom out.
Heart disease disproportionately affects the Black community. It is the leading cause of death for Black adults in the U.S., and it is closely connected to stress, access to healthcare, food access, sleep, and the rising cost of simply staying well.
Taking care of your heart is not only about doctor visits. Preventative care starts long before that.
It can start in the kitchen, choosing fresh produce when it is available to you, shopping local, and supporting small Black-owned grocery stores, produce markets, and herb shops in Flatbush and Crown Heights when you can.
It also shows up in your sleep, your water intake, and how often you are able to pause and lower your stress. Even things like flossing play a role. These are not the first things people think about when they hear “heart health,” but they have a real impact on long-term wellness and longevity.
None of this has to be fancy or expensive to matter. Small, consistent care adds up.
Movement is part of that care too. Walking, stretching, dancing at home, following free videos online, or moving in community all support heart health. Coming into the studio is always beautiful and welcome, and we also encourage people to use free resources and share knowledge with one another in ways that feel sustainable for their lives.
If you are in the Flatbush area and looking for affordable healthcare, I want to share a resource I genuinely trust: LaSante Health Center. They offer sliding-scale care, have extensive weekend hours, and provide in-house services like primary care, dental, and gynecology. They have made it possible for me to continue accessing care even during periods when I did not have insurance.
We are also partnering with LaSante to keep bringing health and wellness resources into the neighborhood, and we are looking forward to growing that partnership over time.
Time is a privilege.
Healthcare access is a privilege.
Life is a privilege.
Our hope this month is simple: take care of your heart in the ways that are available to you, listen to your body when you can, and stay here with us, well.
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