SettingsAmerican exercise and fitness writers
Alois P. Swoboda
Alois P. Swoboda (1873–1938) was a Physical Culture mail-order instructor.
Alois P. Swoboda (1873–1938) was a Physical Culture mail-order instructor.
Artie McGovern
Arthur McGovern (died 1942, at age 54) was a personal trainer to the titans of Broadway and Wall Street at his Madison Avenue gym.
Arthur McGovern (died 1942, at age 54) was a personal trainer to the titans of Broadway and Wall Street at his Madison Avenue gym.
Bernarr Macfadden
Bernarr Macfadden was an influential proponent of physical culture, a combination of bodybuilding with nutritional and health theories.
Bernarr Macfadden was an influential proponent of physical culture, a combination of bodybuilding with nutritional and health theories.
Bonnie Prudden
Bonnie Prudden (January 29, 1914 – December 11, 2011) was a leading American rock climber in the 1940s and 1950s, with 30 documented first ascents to her credit in New York's Shawangunks mountains.
Bonnie Prudden (January 29, 1914 – December 11, 2011) was a leading American rock climber in the 1940s and 1950s, with 30 documented first ascents to her credit in New York's Shawangunks mountains.
Bruce Frantzis
Bruce Kumar Frantzis PhD, is the first Western lineage holder in the Taoist Water tradition which is directly linked to Lao Tse and the Tao Te Ching.
Bruce Kumar Frantzis PhD, is the first Western lineage holder in the Taoist Water tradition which is directly linked to Lao Tse and the Tao Te Ching.
Carlon Colker
Carlon M. Colker, M.D., FACN (born June 21, 1965) is an American physician, author, network reality TV personality, public speaker, and dietary supplement industry consultant.
Carlon M. Colker, M.D., FACN (born June 21, 1965) is an American physician, author, network reality TV personality, public speaker, and dietary supplement industry consultant.
Charles Atlas
Charles Atlas, born Angelo Siciliano, was the developer of a bodybuilding method and its associated exercise program that was best known for a landmark advertising campaign featuring Atlas...
Charles Atlas, born Angelo Siciliano, was the developer of a bodybuilding method and its associated exercise program that was best known for a landmark advertising campaign featuring Atlas...
DeBarra Mayo
DeBarra Mayo (born 1953, Omaha, Nebraska) is an American health and fitness advocate, writer and media personality.
DeBarra Mayo (born 1953, Omaha, Nebraska) is an American health and fitness advocate, writer and media personality.
Denise Austin
Denise Austin (born February 13, 1957) is an American fitness instructor, author, columnist, and former member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Denise Austin (born February 13, 1957) is an American fitness instructor, author, columnist, and former member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Donna Richardson
Donna Richardson Joyner (born May 13, 1957) is an American fitness and aerobics instructor, author and ESPN television sports commentator.
Donna Richardson Joyner (born May 13, 1957) is an American fitness and aerobics instructor, author and ESPN television sports commentator.
Ian K. Smith
Dr. Ian K. Smith, M.D. is an American physician and author best known for his appearances on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club series, The View, and as a correspondent for NBC News.
Dr. Ian K. Smith, M.D. is an American physician and author best known for his appearances on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club series, The View, and as a correspondent for NBC News.
Jack LaLanne
Francois Henri "Jack" LaLanne was an American fitness, exercise, and nutritional expert and motivational speaker who is sometimes called "the godfather of fitness" and the "first fitness superhero."
Francois Henri "Jack" LaLanne was an American fitness, exercise, and nutritional expert and motivational speaker who is sometimes called "the godfather of fitness" and the "first fitness superhero."
Jeff Galloway
Jeff Galloway (born July 12, 1945 in Raleigh, North Carolina) is a former American Olympian and the author of Galloway's Book on Running.
Jeff Galloway (born July 12, 1945 in Raleigh, North Carolina) is a former American Olympian and the author of Galloway's Book on Running.
Jillian Michaels (personal trainer)
Jillian Michaels is an American personal trainer, reality show personality, talk show host and entrepreneur from Los Angeles, California.
Jillian Michaels is an American personal trainer, reality show personality, talk show host and entrepreneur from Los Angeles, California.
Jim Fixx
James Fuller Fixx (April 23, 1932–July 20, 1984) was the author of the 1977 best-selling book, The Complete Book of Running.
James Fuller Fixx (April 23, 1932–July 20, 1984) was the author of the 1977 best-selling book, The Complete Book of Running.
Joanie Greggains
Joanie Greggains is an American radio host of The Joanie Greggains Show, a weekend health and fitness program on KGO Radio, San Francisco, California.
Joanie Greggains is an American radio host of The Joanie Greggains Show, a weekend health and fitness program on KGO Radio, San Francisco, California.
Joe Bonomo (strongman)
Joe Bonomo born 25 December 1901 in Coney Island New York died 28 March 1978 in Los Angeles was a famous American weight lifter, strongman, film stunt performer and actor.
Joe Bonomo born 25 December 1901 in Coney Island New York died 28 March 1978 in Los Angeles was a famous American weight lifter, strongman, film stunt performer and actor.
John Du Cane
John Du Cane is an author and manager of the company Dragon Door Publishing.
John Du Cane is an author and manager of the company Dragon Door Publishing.
Kenneth H. Cooper
Kenneth H. Cooper is an doctor of medicine and former Air Force Colonel from Oklahoma, who introduced the concept of aerobics.
Kenneth H. Cooper is an doctor of medicine and former Air Force Colonel from Oklahoma, who introduced the concept of aerobics.
Michael Yessis
Dr. Michael Yessis is a teacher, sports performance trainer, biomechanist, and author.
Dr. Michael Yessis is a teacher, sports performance trainer, biomechanist, and author.
Randall J. Strossen
Dr. Randall J. Strossen is the founder and president of IronMind Enterprises, Inc. and the editor-in-chief and publisher of MILO journal.
Dr. Randall J. Strossen is the founder and president of IronMind Enterprises, Inc. and the editor-in-chief and publisher of MILO journal.
Richard Benyo
Richard Stephen Benyo (b. April 20, 1946, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania) is an American journalist and veteran distance runner.
Richard Stephen Benyo (b. April 20, 1946, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania) is an American journalist and veteran distance runner.
Robert Marting
Robert Marting born in King County, Seattle, Washington is a fitness trainer and spokesperson best known for his fitness training DVD series Great Form Equals Great Results.
Robert Marting born in King County, Seattle, Washington is a fitness trainer and spokesperson best known for his fitness training DVD series Great Form Equals Great Results.
Tamilee Webb
Tamilee Webb (born September 28, 1958) is a fitness guru, who is best known for her work on the Buns of Steel and Abs of Steel series of videos of the late-1980s and 1990s.
Tamilee Webb (born September 28, 1958) is a fitness guru, who is best known for her work on the Buns of Steel and Abs of Steel series of videos of the late-1980s and 1990s.
William Proxmire
Edward William Proxmire (November 11, 1915 — December 15, 2005) was an American politician.
Edward William Proxmire (November 11, 1915 — December 15, 2005) was an American politician.