Cooper has seen people make physical and emotional transformations by attending her Saturday morning classes in Inglewood.
Fitness
Locals are getting back on bicycles during the pandemic
Gyms are still closed, so many people are getting together for large group rides and joining cycling clubs in the greater Los Angeles area.
Inglewood Active Communities Collaborative
With soaring childhood obesity rates, the American Heart Association and the NFL Foundation are training Inglewood 5th graders to pass the FitnessGram assessment test.
Thrive Health Lab trains the body and mind
The View Park gym features strength and cardio training, yoga, dance, boxing, and meditation.
Ride On! Bike Co-Op opens in Leimert Park
This co-op performs repairs, assists people in repairing their own bikes, and sells new bicycles.
Kinetic Studio enhances the community’s health
The View Park-Windsor Hills health center promotes physical activity, mental health, and spiritual awareness.
Kingi’s Kajukenbo Self Defense Institute

This form of martial arts teaches people how to defend themselves, and gets them into incredible shape. Photo by Jason Lewis
“Through this fist style one gains long life and happiness.”
The Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook offers the best outdoor workouts

There are two ways to the top. The dirt trails that loop around the hill, or the more direct route; straight up the Culver City Stairs. Photo by Jason Lewis
The park has a mile-long hiking trail and is the home of the infamous Culver City Stairs.