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Get 'Swole' at Babes of Wellness, Plus Other Ways to Nourish Your Mind and Body in Compton

In "Babes of Wellness: Working Out for Health and Community in Compton" host Rosey Alvero lifts weights in the gym's "Swole Babes" class.
In "Babes of Wellness: Working Out for Health and Community in Compton" host Rosey Alvero lifts weights in the gym's "Swole Babes" class.
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Babes of Wellness
Babes of Wellness is a unique women-focused, queer-inclusive wellness gym in the heart of Compton led by owner and trainer Kat Novoa.
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Visit the resilient community of Compton with host Rosey Alvero in the third episode of Season 3 of the PBS SoCal Original digital series "SoCal Wanderer," where she gets a workout at the queer Latina-owned Babes of Wellness.

While hitting this "wellness gym," Rosey meets owner and trainer Kat Novo and takes a “Swole Babes” class to pump some iron — and bond with the community.

Discover how women "get swole" — in an inclusive, empowering environment — by watching the episode below.

Babes of Wellness isn't the only way that Compton is changing the game — and shattering stereotypes. There are also vegan eats, an energizing coffee stop, and even a school that helps diverse students take flight.

Check out our suggested itinerary in the player above.

You can also watch all the episodes of "SoCal Wanderer" Season 3 by streaming them here (check out the playlist below) or for free on the PBS App.

"SoCal Wanderer" is made possible by the Wurwand Foundation's key initiative to support local entrepreneurs, FOUND/LA.

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