Monk Fitness

New schedule!! 📣

Latest updates: Monday 5pm Bluff class and Friday 5am Zoom class are canceled.

All group classes, whether on Zoom or in person, still operate on a sliding scale donation basis.

Hello! My name is Monk. I’m a non-binary movement specialist with over 15 years of experience in navigating and unpacking the ways the fitness industry has impacted my life and the lives of many others.

Early on, I was both influenced and harmed by the fitness industrial complex, even as I was undergoing certification. The industry often promotes toxic ideals that can be deeply harmful, especially for marginalized groups like black, brown, gender expansive, and larger-bodied individuals. Through years of reflection and unlearning, I’ve come to see how deeply the industry perpetuates harmful narratives around weight loss, body ideals, and achievement culture.

I aim to redefine fitness in a way that values each person for who they are regardless of gender, size, age, ability, or background. This journey is personal for me, and I am committed to making inclusive fitness a reality, particularly for those harmed or excluded by traditional fitness models.

New year, new schedule!! 📣

New updates: Wednesday sprints start at 4:30pm. And Thursday 5pm Bluff classes are canceled until further notice.

All group classes, whether on Zoom or in person, still operate on a sliding scale donation basis.

Schedule update! We are going to finish out this month outside for the in-person 5am classes in the park! Starting in December, these classes (M/W/F 5am) will be held on Zoom 🙂
DM me for the Zoom link!

We’re back! Did you miss us? 🩵 Join us for Mobility Class this Sunday September 1st at Lindero and E. Ocean in Long Beach. DM for questions! 🙋

New Monk Fitness schedule effective immediately 📣
Come check out a class, we’d love to see you! All levels are welcome!

All group classes, whether on Zoom or in person, operate on a sliding scale donation basis.

Race #2 of this year’s Pasadena trail series! and I from the MF Crew did the 10k Fun Run! And we met the other “Other” category runner 😁

📣 Announcement: Effective May 21st, the Tuesday and Thursday 5:00am online classes will conclude. However, classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will continue both in-person at the park and via Zoom. Invite your friends to join you for our community group workout sessions. These classes operate on a sliding scale donation basis. Thank you for your continued dedication to staying active and engaged!

There are only 3 more Sundays before the Long Beach Pride Run! The race is open to all with a 5k run/walk and a 10k option. The .project is excited to be holding Sunday classes for trans/non-binary/gnc folks to prepare for the walk or run! You do not have to sign up for the run to join these classes. If you would like to join the team, DM me for details on registering, discount codes, financial assistance, or any other questions!

Posted • .project 🏳️‍⚧️ Our first Pride Run training was a blast! Join again this Sunday at 4pm to run/walk/jog and build community with other trans & enby folks.

🚶🏻As always, this is a free, drop-in event open to all levels.

🏃🏿 Info on the Run can be found at sfrlb.com/pride-run. Training is free, but there is a fee to participate in the event. DM for team info, discount code, financial assistance or any other questions.

🚶🏼‍♂️See you Sunday!

No group classes from 2/23/24 - 3/4/24! Classes will resume Tuesday 3/5! ✈️🇵🇭