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Sure, Cody Rigsby is a world-famous Peloton teacher, former Dancing With the Stars competitor, and mega-influencer. However evidently the hyper-photogenic multi-hyphenate is barely simply getting began: Together with his debut memoir-cum-self-help guide, he’ll be a printed writer, too. XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Gay’s Information to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness comes out tomorrow, and to have fun it in all of its fabulousness we’re making it the September SELF Properly-Learn Guide Membership decide.

XOXO, Cody begins with Rigsby’s childhood because the son of a mom residing with drug dependancy in Burbank, California. He takes readers by his adolescent transfer to North Carolina and teenage years within the closet earlier than recalling his early days in New York Metropolis, when he labored as a waiter and nightclub host. (“Hustling till 3 a.m. was bearable solely as a result of I bought to look at a trans efficiency artist pee throughout rich funding bankers,” Rigsby writes.)

Ultimately, Rigsby stumbled upon what was then a little-known health startup: Peloton. He had by no means taught an train class earlier than—his expertise was in efficiency {and professional} dancing—however his charisma and athleticism have been sufficient to show he might be a brand new kind of star: One who has the distinctive skill to make at-home viewers really feel so motivated and supported from afar that, earlier than they understand it, they’ve already pushed by one final “climb.”

However this guide isn’t solely about Cody: Rigsby provides his finest recommendation—the passion and encouragement that makes him such a beloved and inclusive health teacher—for anybody seeking to love themselves just a bit bit extra and snicker alongside the best way. It’s an ideal learn for whenever you want a temper increase, pep speak, or supply of inspiration—the guide model of a high-five, narrated by somebody with all of the opinions (with no holds barred about any of them).

To learn together with us this month, seize a replica of the guide under. And keep tuned—we’ve bought some extra thrilling Cody content material coming your means this week. XOXO!