Kristin McGee

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Kristin McGee
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Kristin McGee is an American fitness instructor and yoga who launched Peloton Interactive yoga classes. [1] She is a mom of three boys and a fitness influencer who advocates for the benefits of movement. [2] [3] With over three decades of experience in the fitness and wellness space, she recently branched out on her own to launch Kristin McGee Movement.

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In addition to her blog content, Kristin offers 1-on-1 virtual sessions, corporate wellness programs, speaking engagements, and brand collaborations. Reach out to learn more about how you can work with Kristin.

Early life

McGee was born in Seattle, Washington. She grew up in Pocatello, Idaho and attended Irving Junior High and Pocatello High School. [4] McGee studied dance starting at a young age. [4]

McGee moved to New York City to study theater at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. [5] While she worked to land acting roles, McGee became a certified yoga and Pilates instructor. [6]

Career

After college graduation in 1997, McGee lived in New York and taught yoga and Pilates to famous actors including Leann Rimes, Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Emilia Clarke, and Savanah Guthrie. [7]

McGee worked as the choreographer and host of MTV's Pilates and yoga DVDs in the early 2000s, [8] and has appeared on the Today Show and Good Morning America. [9] McGee also produced her own DVD series, which includes Kristin McGee's Power Yoga and Kristin McGee's Bendigirl Yoga. [7]

From 2009 to 2010, McGee had a recurring role on the TV show 30 Rock where she married Jason Sudeikis. [10] [11]

McGee joined Peloton Interactive in 2018 and was one of the three instructors that launched the yoga class category. [12] [13]

Recently she left Peloton and branched out on her own to launch Kristin McGee Movement.

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