Gerard Burley, more affectionately known as Coach G, is dedicated to the intersections of health, wellness and inclusion and is the founder of SWEAT DC, housed in DC's robust Petworth/Columbia Heights neighborhood. Coach G is known for his unique approach on fitness, believing working out should be accepting, challenging, motivating and fun. SWEAT DC is known for its signature 45-minute-high intensity core-cardio-strength workout focusing on different body parts each day, creating a total body program geared to make you your best you. All this while combining high energy instructors, exhilarating club lighting, and heart-pumping playlists.
Coach G brings more than 15-years' experience in the exercise sports science field to SWEAT DC. He received his Bachelor's of Science in Sports Medicine from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and a Master's of Science in Exercise and Health Promotion from Cal U Pennsylvania. Coach G is originally from Baltimore and has been a DC resident since 2009, and like his studio, he also calls Petworth home. As a true neighbor, he also serves on the board of the DC Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Nutrition. As an advocate and spokesperson for wellness, Coach G frequently appears on FOX 5, WJLA 7, CBS 9 and more. In 2018 he was named as Top Black Owned Business by Yelp DC and in 2020 his studios topped Essence Magazine's list of Black owned fitness studios around the country.
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