A HIGHER STANDARD

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Focused. Assertive. Determined. 

What would your life look like if you held yourself to the Highest Standard? The Akin’s Army Lifestyle will propel your fitness goals, strengthen your mind’s capabilities, and set your life on fire in a way that you never thought possible.

 

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

 
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@akiniko         @akinsarmy

🎶🎵 Playlist? For music inspo: House music has always been my go-to but anything with a heavy beat will get me moving. In class, expect to hear Zhu, Jungle House, Avicii, and Tropical vibes. @megshayden #FacesofAkinsArmy
Why #AArmy? I had various experiences coaching teams and groups in the past but entered into the NYC fitness space through personal training. Group fitness seemed like a positive creative outlet to test my coaching abilities and build a community, however I couldn’t find a concept that I was passionate about. When @akiniko introduced me to his upbringing, his concept for AARMY and vision of where it could go, I knew it was something I could get onboard with. It is all about a training mentality bred from athletes for athletes, purposeful movement, and team driven accountability and support. I am so thankful to have connected with him and can’t wait to help his vision become a reality. @megshayden #FacesofAkinsArmy
On being an athlete her whole life: My parents threw me into every sport, instrument, and activity when I was younger to try it all and find my passion. The only problem was that I didn’t want to give any of them up. I danced, played 5 different instruments, sang in choir and played tennis and soccer. By high school I centered in on tennis and soccer, completing 2 a day all year round. Everyday was planned around my training, how to improve, how to get closer to my dream of playing professionally. I was a tri-varsity athlete my freshman year. Playing sports was fun, but since a young age I treated it as work. Every rep, every minute on the field and court counted. All I wanted to do was get better, be able to provide more value for my team, and be number one. I’d sit in the physical therapy office before practice, watching our PT assess and tape the athletes to prep for training. I’d ask him every question, the purpose of each treatment, etc. I took a sports therapy class as an elective, interned at a top physical therapy facility in town, and was a jr tennis pro over the summer. I was following my interests without realizing it was turning into my career. This snowballed into being recruited to play D1 soccer and study Exercise Physiology in college. My passion only grew the more I learned and once I felt comfortable being responsible for other peoples lives, I started training. @megshayden #FacesofAkinsArmy
Meet our newest coach, @megshayden! Hi I’m Meghan Hayden. I’m an island girl in a concrete jungle. Growing up in HI I gained a foundation perspective of ohana, good food, and a “hang loose lifestyle”. When my family moved to CT when I was 8, bringing the HI mentality back to the fast paced East Coast has always kept me centered. Post college I moved to NYC, a city I knew could help me pursue my coaching dreams while staying close to my parents. Being the daughter of a pilot and first class stewardess, travel and exploration runs in my blood. When I’m not coaching others to become their best selves, I explore our amazing city or am jetting around the world. Running, hiking, swimming, cliff jumping, anything outdoors, if there is sand in my hair and waves close by, I’m happy. For this reason and probably the fact that I hate wearing shoes, I have adopted the nickname “Tarzan” from many. #FacesofAkinsArmy
Weekend starts now.. @akiniko @sophianichole @yavuzakman @megshayden See you at 636 Broadway! 📸: @modusvivendi1