It’ll come as no surprise to anyone that “doing more exercise” is the most common new year’s resolution, with a 2019 YouGov survey finding that nearly 50% of Brist have vowed to get fit at some point in their lives.

After you’ve signed up for the Strong Women Training Club and invested in a pair of squat-proof leggings, the next step is to follow a few fitness influencers or PTs on Instagram for inspiration. There’s nothing like watching a motivational clip or caption online to get us ready to hit the deck (or mat!). But if you’re a woman of colour, finding sources of #fitspo isn’t that easy. The most famous female fitness leads are women like Kayla Itsines and Grace Beverley; non-white women are almost exclusively left to lead the charge on the athletics track or tennis court – not gyms or weight rooms. Where are all the Black and brown influencers?

Black and brown women need better representation in strength training