Ep 185: Marcel Dinkins- What it’s like being a Peloton Instructor - Using Fitness to Heal from Grief - Mental Health as an Athlete

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Today’s guest is Marcel Dinkins, a peloton instructor, keynote speaker, former army officer and Div 1 runner. Topics we discuss in this week’s episode include:

• How Marcel became a Peloton instructor / her journey from Memphis to NYC

• Grief/turning the loss of her brother into motivation

• The mental toll of being an athlete

• A day in the life and what it’s like working as a Peloton instructor

• Confession regarding LIRR

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Marcel DinkinsFormer Division I Athlete and Army Reserves Engineer Officer turned NASM-certified Peloton Tread Instructor and Motivational Speaker.

Marcel's journey, though marked by impressive credentials, began in Memphis and took a turn after the devastating loss of her brother. Seeking healing and strength, she found herself in the gym, where her own transformation ignited a mission to empower others through fitness. Even amidst challenges, like the pandemic, Marcel's determination remained unyielding. She converted her bedroom into a filming studio and slept on the floor just so she could continue to train and share her fitness content with others. Marcel joined Peloton as an instructor in 2021, becoming one of 57 instructors in the world. Marcel also launched "We Take The Hill," a video series amplifying voices and imparting invaluable lessons in empowerment, hosts the the annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon for over 20,000 runners in Virginia Beach, and regularly speaks on panels and at fitness conferences.
Marcel can be seen on: Instyle, News 12 Long Island, Women's Health, Today.com and more!