Cody Rigsby, a fellow fitness influencer and Peloton cycling instructor, has responded to the backlash he received on social media for calling out Girod’s Power+Flow, a black women-owned business, by apologizing for his disrespectful comments.
They have never been called an unsafe place. Her classes are known for their intense choreography and higher speeds, making them the best choice for those looking for a similar experience to Peloton standard classes. The fitness instructor has amassed nearly 800,000 followers on Instagram and over 1.4 million followers on TikTok. She is highly active on social media, frequently posting her videos. Kristina Girod runs the independent Power+Flow studio in Scottsdale, Arizona, which is a great option for those who are new to cycling.
Social media mentioned Cody Rigsby in one of Kristina Girod’s videos. The internet user commented online:
“@codyrigsby we want these classes from peloton and your the person to do it!!! @onepeloton”
In response to the same, Rigsby stated
“Absolutely not, this s**t is unsafe and a joke.”
Power+Flow’s Kristina Girod addresses Cody Rigsby’s public diss
Girod recently utilized her Instagram and TikTok profiles and addressed Rigsby’s internet remarks. She included in the description:
“A call out to @codyrigsby and @onepeloton to do better. And a shoutout to every one of you who have loved and supported my small business and the magic we create.”
Kristina Girod stated in the video:
“It’s really disappointing to see comments like this come across my screen coming from someone who should actually know better. Cody, Peloton, I’ve been a follower for years. Really disappointed to see you talk about a locally owned, black business who’s just trying to change the game and is actually doing so.
Girod continued:.
“So I’m going to encourage you to keep this energy out of my way because we don’t have the time for that. Wishing you all the best. Really hope that you can come out from this realizing this type of energy is not what we’re taking into 2023 and thereafter.”
Girod’s followers have shown immense support across various social media platforms since she addressed the matter at hand, as evidenced by the video response read under the comments.
Cody Rigsby apologizes for comment
He said in a video where he apologized to his community and followers, the 35-year-old Peloton instructor, Girod, uploaded a video and shared it on social media platforms.
“I want to say I’m sorry to Kristina and the Power+Flow community in Scottsdale, Arizona. I know my words have impact, I know that they matter, and I will definitely do better as I move forward. I have the utmost respect for the community that you’re building, and what I said shouldn’t have been said.”
Despite Cody Rigsby apologizing for his statement, some of his followers agreed with what he was saying, reading some of the responses. However, it was deemed unsafe to attend those classes.
Cody Rigsby’s fame rose through his lifestyle tips, motivational fitness classes, and sessions on Peloton. Initially, he started his career in marketing and fashion. Eventually, he turned to professional dancing, working with celebrities such as Katy Perry, Elle, Victoria’s Secret, and Nicki Minaj on Saturday Night Live.
Revised by Karishma Rao
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