Recognizing the health disparity that exists in the black community, two Harlem entrepreneurs have found a way to make fitness accessible by making it both convenient and affordable. Fitness professionals Jahkeen Washington and Thomas Boatswain have teamed up to launch Harlem HIIT and have quickly impacted the fitness scene in their neighborhood.
With classes starting at just $10 each, the duo has created short and effective workouts based on the HIIT philosophy. HIIT is high-intensity interval training. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) defines HIIT as “repeated bouts of high-intensity effort followed by varied recovery times.”
ACSM recommends that adults perform a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity five days per week or 20 minutes of higher-intensity exercise three days per week. The latter is more effective and efficient when people are pressed for time. Taking a Harlem HIIT class makes it possible to get a workout in and still complete required daily activities including work, school, errands, and family obligations.
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