Just before the pandemic struck, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found that more than 15 percent of American adults made no time for exercise. With the closing of gyms and with commutes eliminated by remote work, staying active became even more challenging. Identical triplets Malik Jones W18, Khalil Jones C18, and Ahmad Jones C18 found themselves well-positioned to fight inactivity with Triyo Fitness.
Launched in 2018, their workout program pivoted from in-person classes to an online platform, based on the high-energy fitness routines they conducted during their time at Penn. In the early days of COVID-19, the Joneses shared tips for remote exercise on Good Morning America. Next up for the trio and Triyo: launching an app.
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