SettingsAmerican exercise instructors
Adrienne-Joi Johnson
Adrienne-Joi Johnson (born September 3, 1963), sometimes credited as A.J. Johnson, is an American actress, choreographer and fitness coach.
Adrienne-Joi Johnson (born September 3, 1963), sometimes credited as A.J. Johnson, is an American actress, choreographer and fitness coach.
Alberto Perlman
Alberto Perlman is the co-founder and CEO of Zumba Fitness, a fast growing fitness company founded in August 2001 that incorporates international rhythms and fitness.
Alberto Perlman is the co-founder and CEO of Zumba Fitness, a fast growing fitness company founded in August 2001 that incorporates international rhythms and fitness.
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.
Bess Motta
Bess Motta (born February 10, 1958) is an American actress, singer, choreographer, and exercise demonstrator who appeared in the Canadian produced television series, The :20 Minute Workout w...
Bess Motta (born February 10, 1958) is an American actress, singer, choreographer, and exercise demonstrator who appeared in the Canadian produced television series, The :20 Minute Workout w...
Billy Blanks
Billy Wayne Blanks (born September 1, 1955) is an American fitness guru, martial artist, actor, and the inventor of the Tae Bo exercise program.
Billy Wayne Blanks (born September 1, 1955) is an American fitness guru, martial artist, actor, and the inventor of the Tae Bo exercise program.
Bob Greene (fitness)
Robert W. "Bob" Greene (born October 14, 1957) is an American exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer specializing in fitness, metabolism, and weight loss.
Robert W. "Bob" Greene (born October 14, 1957) is an American exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer specializing in fitness, metabolism, and weight loss.
Bob Harper (personal trainer)
Robert "Bob" Harper (born August 18, 1965) is a personal trainer, who appears on the television series The Biggest Loser (United States).
Robert "Bob" Harper (born August 18, 1965) is a personal trainer, who appears on the television series The Biggest Loser (United States).
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.
Callan Pinckney
Callan Pinckney (born 1939/40 as Barbara Biffinger Pfeiffer Pinckney) is an American fitness professional who created the exercise regime known as Callanetics.
Callan Pinckney (born 1939/40 as Barbara Biffinger Pfeiffer Pinckney) is an American fitness professional who created the exercise regime known as Callanetics.
Cara Castronuova
Cara Castronuova A two-time Golden Gloves winner and certified trainer, who was once ranked nationally by USA Boxing, Cara Castronuova is a consummate athlete whose passion for boxing and being ...
Cara Castronuova A two-time Golden Gloves winner and certified trainer, who was once ranked nationally by USA Boxing, Cara Castronuova is a consummate athlete whose passion for boxing and being ...
Chalene Johnson
Chalene Johnson is an American physical fitness expert, choreographer, author, and entrepreneur.
Chalene Johnson is an American physical fitness expert, choreographer, author, and entrepreneur.
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.
Dolvett Quince
Dolvett Quince is a personal trainer, who appears on the television series The Biggest Loser.
Dolvett Quince is a personal trainer, who appears on the television series The Biggest Loser.
Donna Richardson
Donna Richardson Joyner (13 May 1957) is an American fitness and aerobics instructor, author and ESPN television sports commentator.
Donna Richardson Joyner (13 May 1957) is an American fitness and aerobics instructor, author and ESPN television sports commentator.
Gil Reyes (tennis)
Gil Reyes (born 1952) is a fitness trainer who spent seventeen years as the strength and conditioning trainer for retired tennis player Andre Agassi, from 1989 until Agassi's retirement in 2006.
Gil Reyes (born 1952) is a fitness trainer who spent seventeen years as the strength and conditioning trainer for retired tennis player Andre Agassi, from 1989 until Agassi's retirement in 2006.
Gunnar Peterson
Gunnar Peterson is a Swedish American personal trainer and physical fitness expert, known for his work with professional athletes and celebrities.
Gunnar Peterson is a Swedish American personal trainer and physical fitness expert, known for his work with professional athletes and celebrities.
Jack LaLanne
Francois Henri "Jack" LaLanne (September 26, 1914 January 23, 2011) was an American fitness, exercise, and nutritional expert and motivational speaker who is sometimes called "the godfather of f...
Francois Henri "Jack" LaLanne (September 26, 1914 January 23, 2011) was an American fitness, exercise, and nutritional expert and motivational speaker who is sometimes called "the godfather of f...
Jade Alexis
Jade Alexis was born on February 4, 1979 and is a Health and Wellness Professional based in New York City.
Jade Alexis was born on February 4, 1979 and is a Health and Wellness Professional based in New York City.
Jake Steinfeld
Jake Steinfeld (born February 21, 1958) is an American actor and fitness personality.
Jake Steinfeld (born February 21, 1958) is an American actor and fitness personality.
James A. Corea
James A. Corea (September 25, 1937 - March 3, 2001), Ph.D., Dr. Science, ND, RPT was a radio personality and specialist in nutrition, rehabilitation, and sports medicine.
James A. Corea (September 25, 1937 - March 3, 2001), Ph.D., Dr. Science, ND, RPT was a radio personality and specialist in nutrition, rehabilitation, and sports medicine.
Jeanette Jenkins
Jeanette Jenkins is the founder and president of the Hollywood Trainer fitness company.
Jeanette Jenkins is the founder and president of the Hollywood Trainer fitness company.
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.
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.
John Basedow
John Basedow, born in New York City, New York, is a TV fitness personality, model, author, and motivational speaker best known in the United States for his Fitness Made Simple video series.
John Basedow, born in New York City, New York, is a TV fitness personality, model, author, and motivational speaker best known in the United States for his Fitness Made Simple video series.
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.
Karen Voight
Karen Voight (1955- ) is an American fitness expert and Los Angeles Times health columnist.
Karen Voight (1955- ) is an American fitness expert and Los Angeles Times health columnist.
Kathryn Sansone
Kathryn Demmas Sansone (born 1962) is an American homemaker and personal trainer, best-known for being celebrated by Oprah as an "unforgettable mom".
Kathryn Demmas Sansone (born 1962) is an American homemaker and personal trainer, best-known for being celebrated by Oprah as an "unforgettable mom".
Kathy Smith (personal trainer)
Kathy Smith (born December 11, 1951) is a personal trainer who became well known for her workout videos during the late-1980s and 1990s.
Kathy Smith (born December 11, 1951) is a personal trainer who became well known for her workout videos during the late-1980s and 1990s.
Kim Lyons (personal trainer)
Kimberly Lyn "Kim" Lyons (born May 5, 1973) is an American athlete, personal trainer, nutritionist, and fitness model who has appeared several times on the covers of many health and ...
Kimberly Lyn "Kim" Lyons (born May 5, 1973) is an American athlete, personal trainer, nutritionist, and fitness model who has appeared several times on the covers of many health and ...
Leslee Bender
Leslee Bender is an American fitness educator.
Leslee Bender is an American fitness educator.
Mario Godiva Green
Mario Godiva Green (born May 30, 1982) is a personal trainer and a fitness expert for Kangoo Jumps.
Mario Godiva Green (born May 30, 1982) is a personal trainer and a fitness expert for Kangoo Jumps.
Mark Jenkins (fitness trainer)
Mark Jenkins is a well-known celebrity personal fitness trainer who has worked with Mary J. Blige, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Beyonce, Benny Medina, Johnny Cochran, Tyler Perry, Angie Martinez, Busta R...
Mark Jenkins is a well-known celebrity personal fitness trainer who has worked with Mary J. Blige, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Beyonce, Benny Medina, Johnny Cochran, Tyler Perry, Angie Martinez, Busta R...
Mark Verstegen
Mark Verstegen (Mark Verstegen Bio) is the President and Founder of Athletes’ Performance and Core Performance.
Mark Verstegen (Mark Verstegen Bio) is the President and Founder of Athletes’ Performance and Core Performance.
Mary Ann Wilson
Mary Ann Wilson is a registered nurse in the field of geriatrics and post-polio rehabilitation, and is also the founder and host of the award winning exercise show Sit and Be Fit, which is broad...
Mary Ann Wilson is a registered nurse in the field of geriatrics and post-polio rehabilitation, and is also the founder and host of the award winning exercise show Sit and Be Fit, which is broad...
Paige Palmer
Paige Palmer (died November 21, 2009) was a pioneer American fitness and exercise expert, author, columnist, writer, model, television personality and entrepreneur.
Paige Palmer (died November 21, 2009) was a pioneer American fitness and exercise expert, author, columnist, writer, model, television personality and entrepreneur.
Richard Simmons
Milton Teagle Simmons (born July 12, 1948), known professionally as Richard Simmons, is an American fitness personality who promotes weight-loss programs, most famously through his Sweatin...
Milton Teagle Simmons (born July 12, 1948), known professionally as Richard Simmons, is an American fitness personality who promotes weight-loss programs, most famously through his Sweatin...
Rob Powell (athlete)
Rob Powell is an American football, track and field athlete, fitness coach and martial artist.
Rob Powell is an American football, track and field athlete, fitness coach and martial artist.
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.
Shaun T (fitness trainer)
Shaun T. (born Shaun Thompson on 02 May 1978) is an American fitness trainer and choreographer best known for his Insanity and Hip-Hop Abs home fitness programs for adults and children.
Shaun T. (born Shaun Thompson on 02 May 1978) is an American fitness trainer and choreographer best known for his Insanity and Hip-Hop Abs home fitness programs for adults and children.
Steve Maxwell
Stephen Maxwell, better known as Steve Maxwell, is an American fitness coach, physical educator, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor.
Stephen Maxwell, better known as Steve Maxwell, is an American fitness coach, physical educator, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor.
Steve Rizzono
Steve Coombs is a former professional wrestler best known for his stint in Xtreme Pro Wrestling.
Steve Coombs is a former professional wrestler best known for his stint in Xtreme Pro Wrestling.
Susan Hyatt
Susan Hyatt is an American singer, songwriter, and recording artist, and the lead vocalist and a founding member of Stimulator and Pillbox, and played guitar for The Pandoras.
Susan Hyatt is an American singer, songwriter, and recording artist, and the lead vocalist and a founding member of Stimulator and Pillbox, and played guitar for The Pandoras.
Sylvia of Hollywood
Sylvia Ulback (6 April 1881 - 2 March 1975), known as Sylvia of Hollywood, was an early Hollywood fitness guru.
Sylvia Ulback (6 April 1881 - 2 March 1975), known as Sylvia of Hollywood, was an early Hollywood fitness guru.
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.
Tony Horton (exercise instructor)
Anthony Sawyer "Tony" Horton, Jr. (born July 2, 1958 in Westerly, Rhode Island) is a fitness guru best known for the boot camp style P90X home fitness program.
Anthony Sawyer "Tony" Horton, Jr. (born July 2, 1958 in Westerly, Rhode Island) is a fitness guru best known for the boot camp style P90X home fitness program.
Tony Little
Tony Little (born September 16, 1955) is an American television fitness personality and businessman, best known for his fitness infomercial products.
Tony Little (born September 16, 1955) is an American television fitness personality and businessman, best known for his fitness infomercial products.
Tracy Anderson
Tracy Anderson is a celebrity dance-fitness trainer, author, and multi-platform entrepreneur.
Tracy Anderson is a celebrity dance-fitness trainer, author, and multi-platform entrepreneur.
Tsianina Joelson
Tsianina Joelson (pronounced "Cha'-nee-na", born Tsianina Marie Means on January 16, 1975), or Tsianina Lohmann, is an American actress, fitness model, and former beauty queen.
Tsianina Joelson (pronounced "Cha'-nee-na", born Tsianina Marie Means on January 16, 1975), or Tsianina Lohmann, is an American actress, fitness model, and former beauty queen.
Wallace M. Rogerson
Wallace M. Rogerson, President of the Wallace Institute of Chicago, was an early 20th century era exercise leader who made exercise records for the phonograph like “Get Thin to Music,” and presa...
Wallace M. Rogerson, President of the Wallace Institute of Chicago, was an early 20th century era exercise leader who made exercise records for the phonograph like “Get Thin to Music,” and presa...