Hi, I’m Michele Levy — certified fitness instructor, personal trainer, youth exercise specialist, and the heart behind Zing!. With over 16 years of experience helping kids and families move, laugh, and feel more confident, my mission is simple: to make movement fun, empowering, and accessible for all kids.

My passion for working with kids began long before the certifications — as the big sister to my younger siblings, a teacher’s assistant, a coach for kids with special needs, a camp counselor, a birthday party host, and eventually, a personal trainer for kids. No matter the role, helping children feel safe, seen, and celebrated has always been where I shine.

Growing up, I was ambitious yet shy, often sick, and uncomfortable in traditional gym settings—I hated gym class. But I loved being active — especially doing my mom’s workout DVDs and going to group fitness classes. As a teen, fitness became my outlet for building strength & confidence from the inside out, and that transformation is what inspired everything I do today: helping kids discover their own power through playful, joyful movement.

The Zing! Story

In the spring of 2021, during a time when families needed connection and positivity more than ever, I launched Zing! For Kids. What began as a small spark grew quickly across NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and parts of CT and NJ — reaching thousands of kids with energy-boosting, confidence-building fitness.

In 2025, my family and I took the next leap with the opening of the Zing! Fit Studio at 90th & 1st Avenue on the Upper East Side — a bright, welcoming home base designed for kids to move freely, feel supported, and have a blast. A place I felt was missing in our community.

A Little More About Me

I’ve proudly lived on the Upper East Side for over 11 years and am a mom to my sweet, spirited two-year-old son, Leo. Becoming a parent, especially to a child with developmental delays, deepened my passion for creating spaces where kids feel safe, confident, and genuinely excited to move. Before launching Zing!, I worked in fitness and sports marketing with brands like SELF/Condé Nast, Reebok, Paragon Sports, and New York Sports Clubs. At the same time, I was a popular NYC fitness instructor and women’s wellness maven, recognized by The New York Times as one of NYC’s Top Fitness Pros.

Today, I bring all of that experience — creativity, leadership, community-building, and a whole lot of fun — into everything we do at Zing!. And who knows… an adult class comeback might be on the horizon. 😉

Why Families Love Zing!

At our studio, connection is at the core. I make it a priority to know each child, each family, each caregiver. Your child’s wins are my wins. If your child comes weekly, you’ll probably get an email or text from me with praise. Their confidence, comfort, and happiness guide every decision — from our programming and staff training to the way we structure our classes and events.

We also know family life is busy, so we offer flexible scheduling, plenty of class times, and makeup options to meet you where you are. When your child joins a Zing! class, you’re not just signing up for a workout — you’re joining the Zing! Family.

I can’t wait to bring THE ZING! to your child — and to you.