Taylor Aldridge is a senior student with a passion for fitness and body positivity. Aldridge is from Vilonia, Arkansas majoring in public relations with a minor in English. When she is outside the classroom, she is busy creating fitness content and helping others along their self-love journey.
What’s your dream job?
“My absolute dream job is to be a full-time fitness content creator.”
Why did you choose UCA?
“I actually originally went to Arkansas Tech my freshman year. I missed Conway and the community so much that I decided to transfer back my sophomore year.”
What organizations are you involved in on campus?
“I’m a School of Communication representative and group exercise instructor for the HPER.”
How does it feel to represent UCA’s School of Communication?
“It has been so fun to represent the school that has provided me with so many opportunities to grow into a future PR professional. I love that I get to be the face of a school that has so many bright, capable and accomplished students.”
Along with being a student, you’re a content creator. How do you balance it while being a student and a representative?
“Sometimes it can be overwhelming, but I have such a passion for content creation. My [Instagram] page, T-Lane’s Gains, has been my way to express my love for fitness space and the ever-growing need for the promotion of body positivity. Although stressful at times, being able to make an impact and how an individual sees themselves makes it all worthwhile.”
How did you become interested in fitness?
“The transition from high school to college made fitness very low on my priority list due to the overwhelming schedule of college life. I felt completely unfulfilled. However, as I got back into weightlifting my sophomore year, I began to regain the passion that I once had. Weightlifting and other forms of fitness are now ingrained in my everyday life, and they act as a breather from day-to-day obligations. I have such a love for the fitness realm, and I hope to be able to share that love for years to come.”
What’s your favorite UCA memory so far?
“So far, I think my favorite memories are found in weekly Zumba classes with Caitlyn Cook. She has been the biggest advocate for me to start teaching my own class, and days in the large studio with her are the best parts of my week. I will actually begin teaching my own dance cardio class, starting January 23, called ‘Pop, Lock, and Squat with T-Lane.’”
Aldrige’s class will be held every Monday beginning Jan. 23 at 9 p.m. in the HPER’s large studio. Follow Aldrige on Instagram, @t.lanes.gains, for more fitness content.
