About


I’m Ashlynn—group fitness instructor, Barre Above creative team member, instructor trainer, former school counselor, and virtual studio owner. I’m so happy you’re here!

As your instructor, I focus on using uplifting, body-neutral language to help you find joy in movement and empower you to make fitness a positive, lasting part of your life—because I believe an approach that's fun, educational, built to the beat, and rooted in encouragement is the one that truly sticks.

I created the virtual studio to seamlessly integrate movement into your at-home routine or complement your in-person classes on home and travel days. The studio is packed with beat-driven, fully guided classes designed to maximize your time while delivering a fun, total-body workout at home. You’ll receive clear cues and options to help you tailor the intensity to what feels best for your body, ensuring every class leaves you feeling stronger, energized, and uplifted.

In addition to teaching weekly in-person and on-demand classes, I also lead instructor certification trainings and contribute to the Barre Above creative team by designing and filming monthly choreography. Locally in Grand Rapids, I love collaborating with businesses to host pop-up events and bringing personalized fitness experiences to your parties and gatherings. 

Whether you join me virtually, in person, or through a hybrid approach, my mission is the same: to help you find joy through movement, build sustainable strength, and move better in everyday life—so you can step confidently into all that you were uniquely created to do.

It’s an honor to move with you!
♡Ashlynn

Education & Certifications

  • M.Ed. School Counseling

  • B.A. Communications

  • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor

  • NASM Certified Person Trainer (in progress)

  • Barre Above Levels I & II Certified Instructor & Instructor Trainer

  • Human Reformer Pilates Certified Instructor & Instructor Trainer

  • Pumped Up Strength Certified Instructor & Instructor Trainer

  • NASM Virtual Coaching Specialist

  • TRX Certified Instructor

  • Trauma-Informed Yoga Outreach Certification

Experience

  • Barre Above monthly choreography creator, 2024-current

  • Fit Pro Programming Program Specialist

  • The Recovery Barre creator, 2025-current

  • Ashlynn Howe Movement Virtual Studio, 2021-current

  • Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, Group Fitness Instructor, 2024-current

  • FitKids360, Group Fitness Instructor, 2024-current

  • Heights Yoga Project, Barre Instructor, 2019-2020, 2023-2024

  • Yoga Fever, Barre Instructor, 2020

  • Haslett Hot Yoga, Barre-infused Yoga of 12-Step Recovery Instructor, 2018-2019

  • Lansing Hot Yoga, Barre Instructor, 2017-2019

  • Firefly Hot Yoga Barre, Instructor, 2017-2019

  • Haslett Hot Yoga, Barre Instructor, 2017-2019

Move with joy

Move with joy ✨