"It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for – and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool – for love – for your dreams – for the adventure of being alive."

- Oriah Mountain Dreamer

Bio

Heather Boddy is an actress-gone-fitness professional in NYC.

Originally from Cincinnati, OH (where the chili is great and the ice cream is Graeter’s) she moved to NYC 10 years ago to pursue a career in acting. After having a love-hate relationship with fitness (mostly hate - attempting to shrink herself to get acting roles) she finally found a fitness program that made her feel GOOD in her body rather than punish it. At this time, she had also started reading the She-Hulk comic books and it changed her entire mindset around fitness - from that of punishment and wanting to change her body, to one of self-love, self compassion, and seeing what she was capable of. Finding this newfound love for movement and herself, Heather was determined to teach others that they could do the same. She got certified to become a group fitness instructor and the rest is history.

Her strong background in theater and improvisation make her an excellent and creative fitness instructor. She teaches live classes at gyms across New York City but also has her own workout program called Geeknasium where she teaches workouts themed in pop culture and fandom (fitness for nerds). Check out the Geeknasium workout library here.

If being in the fitness world has taught her anything, it's that the language used to market "health," "fitness," and "wellness" can be very toxic. Heather’s goal with fitness is to make it feel GOOD for each and every individual. She does her best to create a safe space where you can be your most authentic self, celebrate who you are, and also celebrate the geeky things you love all while cultivating a community of inclusivity, strength, confidence, and self-love.

In addition to acting and fitness, Heather is also a model and has been featured in SELF Magazine, Cosplay photography books, and in advertising for New York Sports Clubs. Contact her for modeling inquiries whether they are fitness, cosplay, or otherwise!

She is also a public speaker and host, from speaking at live events and panels at conventions all over the nation, to hosting trivia locally in NYC.

Education & Certifications:

Improv 201 Graduate at UCB (NYC) — 2016
B.A. in Theatre & Arts Management, Miami University (OH) – 2012
HS Diploma - School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) Cincinnati, OH – 2008
CPR, AED, & First Aid Certified

NASM/AFFA Primary Group Exercise Certification
NASM/AFFA Indoor Cycling Certification
PiYo (Beachbody) - May 2016
bootybarre™ (Tracey Mallett barre) - Nov 2016
Bbarreless™ (Tracey Mallett barre) - Jan 2017
Treat While You Train (myofascial muscle relief) - Feb 2017
Les Mills RPM - April 2017
POP Pilates (Cassey Ho/Blogilates) - April 2017
Insanity Live (Beachbody) - Sept 2017
CIZE Live (Beachbody) - Nov 2017
Les Mills Sprint - Nov 2017
Bolly X (Bollywood dance fitness) - Feb 2018
Schwinn Power Cycle - June 2019
305 Fitness (Dance) - July 2020

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Taking time to appreciate the incredible August I had. I was on a ✈️ 5 times this August! I saw more people I love than I can count on my fingers and toes. I got to hang with my parents after my family reunion. Took my first class at @cyclebarhydepark I went from Cincinnati to Indiana thanks to @aderriere who went out of her way to pick me up and then helped me finalize my cosplays. From Indiana to Chicago for C2E2. Hosted a panel and recorded an episode of Love Your Bodd @love_your_bodd live by interviewing cosplayers. Got to meet @nathan_foad & see a wonderful panel with he and @oneill.con Was loved on by Orange Cat and graciously hosted by @hernameisorangecat (and OM NOM DEEP DISH PIZZA) Flew from Chicago back to NYC. Did some @305fitness with @daniellemiya & saw @littlelottie perform in @adrinkinggamenyc ‘s THE MUMMY! Turned around and flew from NYC to LA. Immediately requested In-N-Out and @jay_f_15 delivered. Met @nothallieberry ‘s kitties (FINALLY). Went kayaking with my lovelies @jupiters.heat Hugged, boba’d with, and got to know @ladytoxie better 😍😍😍 Went to the SHE-HULK PREMIERE which will honestly be a core memory and bring me joy forever. (Met and saw some lovely humans there!) My sweeties @pati.like.its.1999 @thekatiefink and @collincampana came out to see me at the after party for lots of laughs and cuddles I flew back to NYC and had a moment to catch up with @meganyelaney and @briandouglasjames . Watched some She-Hulk with themed food and drink with @jessicajain14 Turned almost right around to head to ATL for @ashleydeannaware and @dariocaudana wedding!!!! Celebrated their love so hard. Then took a spontaneous trip to Six Flags Over Georgia with @paul.larch and @n.giel before flying back to NYC. This month was a freaking BLAST. I’m so grateful for friends old and new. I’m so grateful for all these moments big and small. I can’t believe SO much happened in just one month. Life is good ✨💖

🎶 What a beautiful wedding! 🎵 I’m so so incredibly happy for you both @ashleydeannaware & @dariocaudana 🥰🥰🥰 Thanks for being living proof that love is real 💖 let’s go to an emo nite soon 🖤 #iwritesinsnottragedies #anywarewithcaudana #happilyeverashdar

You are completely and totally enough just as you are but if you want to add more physical movement into your life, one way to motivate yourself is to choose an alter ego. This can be a real person or a fictional character that inspires you. Here’s 4 ways having an alter ego can help motivate you to work out: ➡️ Your alter ego can show up for you when you don’t feel like it ➡️ You can channel your alter ego‘s energy into your workout ➡️ Having an alter ego helps you focus on things like how working out makes your body feel rather than how you look (strength vs aesthetics) ➡️ Having an alter ego can help push you mentally during a work out Make sure to be kind to yourself throughout this process. Don’t choose the alter ego because they’ll kick your ass, choose one because it will help you FEEL kickass. If you’re looking for more tips like this, or want easy ways to channel pop culture and fandom in your workouts, check out my virtual workout program Geeknasium. Link in bio for a 14-Day Free Trial 💚💜

Happy 10 Year NYC Anniversary to me 🍻 I cannot believe I’ve been here for 10 years. New York and I have been through so much. Career changes. New friends. Old friends. Night life. Early mornings. Countless Broadway shows (mostly courtesy of @inlystagram). So many lows. But oh, so many highs. For all the dreams I let go of, SO many of my dreams have come true. To quote my mom after a few years of me living here, “New York has made you mean.” I think what it really did was give me a strength and a backbone I don’t know I’d have if I lived anywhere else. 💖 Love you, NYC! Here’s to many more 🍻🍻🍻