Ash Pryor, a native Ohioan, is shattering glass ceilings wherever she goes. A former Big 10 athlete, an award winning rower, high school hall of famer, keynote speaker, and Peloton’s first full figured instructor. Her workouts are a mix of thought-provoking moments, intense sweat sessions, and joyful sing-a-longs.

As a first-generation college graduate and a black woman in rowing, Ash emphasizes education and inclusivity in her teaching. She uses movement to foster community, address self-esteem and mental health issues, and promote social change through sports and fitness.

Ash has been an athlete her entire life but stepped into fitness full time in 2018, with a mission fueled by her own diagnosis of Hashimoto’s disease in 2016. Turning her pain into power. Starting as a strength based instructor she has taught a variety of styles. In 2022, she became a global leader with Peloton, launching the Peloton Row. She is also a certified Mat Pilates Instructor.

She has completed 2 Hyrox competitions accompanied with a half marathon and more competitions to come. She has affectionately labeled her running as "Sexy Pace" to encourage runners of all speeds to put themselves in the arena. Leaning into the idea of "just try."