Alex Toussaint is a senior fitness instructor at Peloton. Early life and career Toussaint grew up on Long Island, New York where he was raised by his father, Martial, a machinist mate in the Navy, and his mother, Judith, a doctorate in education. As a child, Toussaint was sent to Wentworth Military Academy & College in Lexington, Missouri from the sixth grade due to "behavioral issues." He had never been on a spin bike before, Since 2016, Toussaint has been a senior fitness instructor for Peloton. It has often been noted that he particularly appeals to professional athletes who take classes on Peloton bikes such as Rory McIlroy, Cam Newton, Ray Allen, Tobias Harris, Patrick Mahomes, and Roger Federer. He believes that his style of teaching results from his time in military school.<ref name=":1" /> He has a brand partnership with LeBron James' sports nutrition company, Ladder, whose products he endorses publicly.<ref name=":0" /> Personal life In Toussaint's spare time, he enjoys playing basketball and following the National Basketball Association (NBA).<ref name":0" /><ref name":3" /> His favorite player is former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade.<ref name=":3" />
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