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I worked out with rapper Ferg at his new NYC spin class — but his top wellness must have isn’t what you’d expect
Rapper Ferg says daily meditation is the most important part of his wellness routine, helping him manage pressure and stay focused. He is also building a varied fitness habit around spin classes, running, strength training and boxing, while prioritising mental health and encouraging others to look after themselves.
The 38-year-old Harlem native meditates for 15 minutes each morning and has done so for nearly a decade, without using an app or checking his phone first. He now leads a weekly cycling class in Noho, inspired a workout track called “Cycle”, and mostly eats plant-based food while allowing for steak or fish. His interest in health grew after his father died of kidney failure when Ferg was 17, and later losses among friends reinforced his focus on the basics: breathing, movement, food and water.
In short
- Ferg meditates for 15 minutes each morning.
- He balances spin, running, strength training and boxing.
- His focus on health grew after personal losses.
Explained simply
A$AP Ferg is a rapper from Harlem, New York, whose work includes music and fashion. He grew up around his father’s Harlem business and began pursuing music as an adult.
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing attention, often on the breath, and is used by some people to support wellbeing. Exercise, sleep and diet are also common parts of personal health routines, though people’s needs and experiences differ.
Ferg has linked his interest in health to the loss of his father, who died when Ferg was 17. His approach draws on simple daily habits such as breathing, movement, food and water.