Jess King

Jessica King (born May 29, 1985)[1] is a senior fitness instructor at Peloton, social media influencer, certified life coach, and former professional dancer.[2][3]

For the Wisconsin politician, see Jessica King.
Jessica King
Born (1985-05-29) May 29, 1985
OccupationFitness instructor at Peloton
Partner(s)Sophia Urista

Early life and family

King was born in 1985 and grew up in Myrtle Beach.[4] She was exposed to fitness from a young age. Her mother, Ximena Bernales, was a competitive bodybuilder and owned boutique fitness studios.[5]

Career

King began her professional career as a dancer. She toured as a dancer and teacher and was the lead in a Cirque Du Soleil production in Las Vegas.[5] In 2008, she was a Top 10 finalist on So You Think You Can Dance.[3][6] She was dancing in a show in New York City when the producer suggested she interview with Peloton, a new fitness startup looking for coaches.[5] She accepted an instructor position despite having never been on a spin bike before.[6]

Personal life

King has been in a relationship with Brass Against vocalist Sophia Urista since February 2015.[7] They became engaged in September 2020[8] and live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.[9]

References
  1. "This day, every year, my mother calls me and says, 35 years ago, I brought you into this world". www.instagram.com. May 29, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  2. Radding, Ben (2017-10-19). "This Move Will Help to Build Your Butt and Prevent Injury". Men's Health. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  3. Malamut, Melissa (2019-01-08). "Meet the kickass Peloton instructors getting the world fit". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  4. Zarrella, Katharine K. (2020-01-10). "Your Gym Outfit Might Be Too Boring". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  5. Path, The. "Peloton Instructor Jess King Talks About the Workout Revolutionizing Spin – The Path Magazine". Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  6. "How Peloton's Spin Instructors Became the Rock Stars of the Fitness World". Fashion Magazine. 2019-06-18. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  7. "Jessica King on Instagram: "We just celebrated 5 years together. One of the things I love most about us @sophiaurista is finding creative ways to celebrate our life &…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  8. "Jessica King on Instagram: "Never give up on your healing! 12 years ago I broke 3 ribs; 2 at my spine and 1 on the side. The past few years have been particularly…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
  9. Davies, Anna (2020-05-21). "New Yorkers find ways to cram in Pelotons amid coronavirus". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
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