Let's move together.
Building strong communities and uplifting class experiences that ignite joy through movement.
Instructor
Instructor Educator
Nonprofit Founder
CEU Program Creator
Choreography Creator
Building strong communities and uplifting class experiences that ignite joy through movement.
I've been teaching fitness since 2017, and it has been such a source of joy for me ever since!
I am the Founder of The Recovery Barre nonprofit, creator of The Recovery Barre training, and Marketing Director for Fit Pro Programming. Prior to these roles, I spent nearly a decade as a school counselor and worked for a year in nonprofit communications. My professional background, along with my lived experiences, has deeply shaped my passion for delivering accessible programming and welcoming classes that expand access to fitness and help every participant build a healthy, enjoyable relationship with movement!
I'm grateful that my work today weaves together everything I love. Along with my full-time roles, I create choreography for Barre Above and Pumped Up Strength continuity releases, lead instructor certifications and CEU workshops, teach for Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation, lead The Recovery Barre at the Alano North Club every week, and enjoy bringing movement to special events, from corporate wellness to bachelorette parties.
Wherever we move together, my mission is the same: to create enjoyable class experiences that help you discover the joy of movement and give you the knowledge to move well, so you leave feeling energized, strong, and empowered to step into all you were uniquely created to do.
It's an honor to move with you.
♡ Ashlynn
I teach weekly fitness classes in Grand Rapids, MI. Come move with me! Follow along on Instagram @ashlynnhowemovement for announcements about special pop-up classes and events in addition to my weekly schedule.
GR Parks & Rec sessions run 8 weeks at a time and often waitlist within minutes — head to their website to be notified the moment registration opens! :)
Customized class formats with select equipment provided! Perfect for friend gatherings, bachelorette parties, workplace wellness, and celebrations of all kinds.
Ashlynn's classes are the best! Her sessions were effective, challenging, and super fun. Her cheerful personality and knowledgeable instructions helped me improve my strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility. I always left her class feeling super energized and happy with my progress!
Naye Class participantAshlynn has been such a motivator for me in my postpartum fitness journey and I truly am so thankful! Her instruction has been so helpful for me mentally and physically, and I am obsessed with her Pumped Up Strength classes!
Janet Class participantFinding this community has honestly been life-changing for me, no exaggeration. Exercise used to be more like a punishment or chore, but now it's something I look forward to and makes me feel strong. I can't think of a better teacher or sweeter person to support.
Nicole Class participantJoin an upcoming instructor training, or bring one to your studio! I lead Fit Pro Programming instructor certifications across the Midwest. No cost to host, zero renewal fees, and CEUs awarded by ACE, AFAA, and NASM.
Learn to lead a free sober movement community in your own city and join a fast-growing nonprofit mission expanding access to wellness in sobriety. This training equips you with the research behind movement and sobriety, trauma-informed teaching practices, an accessible equipment-free barre and Pilates format, and a plug-and-play Leader Guide that makes facilitation easy.
Learn to design classic barre and barre fusion classes for every body and every fitness level. Rooted in the Lotte Berk method and enhanced by modern exercise science, this top-rated training covers everything from biomechanics and class design to musicality and cueing, equipping you with everything you need to teach engaging, effective barre classes from day one.
Learn to lead reformer-inspired Pilates classes using the Flex Kord resistance band to bring the feel of the reformer to the mat. Anchored by the six Pilates principles, this training equips you to deliver engaging, effective workouts that build strength, stability, and control.
Learn to lead dynamic strength workouts that fuse resistance training, energizing music, and easy-to-follow choreography into an experience that feels powerful, motivating, and fun. This training gives you the tools to coach progressive strength sequences, master layered movement patterns, and create high-energy classes that build confidence, connection, and results.
Reach out to bring training to your facility, free to host, or learn more about FPP programs HERE and use code Howe to save $10 on any registration.
This was an amazing class. I was most impressed with the expertise that Ashlynn Howe has that is based on actual research and not simply anecdotal. She made a point to develop this class based on professional and academic researchers who studied recovery and fitness on a non-biased basis. Everything about the class was phenomenal — the movement, the learning, the sharing, the perspectives. I feel so much more informed and ready to use this to better my community!
Veronica The Recovery Barre Certified InstructorExcellent training! I loved it. Such an amazing therapeutic application of barre that is unique and very much needed. I was very impressed by Ashlynn's research, statistics, and explanation of trauma-informed best practices. This was a really worthwhile and inspiring Saturday morning! I'm so looking forward to launching my own Recovery Barre classes in my community!
Chloe The Recovery Barre Certified InstructorI love Ashlynn's energy! She is very knowledgeable and has a way of explaining everything clearly. Can't wait to get started teaching barre!
Catherine Barre Above Certified InstructorThe Recovery Barre expands access to wellness in sobriety by building free movement communities that pair an open recovery meeting with an accessible, all-levels barre and Pilates class. Every class is a space where anyone seeking, living in, or supporting sobriety feels seen, welcome, and empowered to thrive.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we help leaders launch new communities with yoga mats and startup support, provide marketing and outreach so their local community knows about this free resource, and build partnerships that expand access to movement and offer a welcoming space to belong in sobriety.
Visit The Recovery Barre →Whether you're interested in attending a certification, hosting a training or CEU workshop, bringing movement to your next event, or something else entirely, I'd love to hear from you.
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