The Most Influential Fitness Trainers Ever

In the recent decades, the alarming rise in health issues has instigated the people to become mindful of their food habits and cultivate healthy practices, such as indulging in sports, yoga and exercise.

The crisis over health has propelled the growth of the global health and fitness club market.

It is estimated that the health and fitness club market was valued at USD 94.30 billion in 2018 and is poised to reach USD 147.11 billion by 2024.

Apart from the increasing emphasis on health, the motivation from the fitness icons is another vital factor that has significantly influenced the people to hit the gym.

The fitness trainers have gained significant popularity owing to the fact that they empathize with the trainees while leading them on the path to physical fitness.

So, if you are the one who aspires to get fitter and live a healthier life, then it’s imperative to know the famous fitness experts and their workout procedures.

Here, we bring you the most influential fitness trainers, celebrities of all time.

1) Marie Ellen Bowers

Marie Ellen Bowers is the most popular fitness icon in the explosive ballet fitness genre. With the ballet themed fitness classes, she has turned celebrities into shape. In 2010, Marie had trained Natalie Portman for the Oscar winning performance in the movie, Black Swan.

Her client list includes Zooey Deschanel, Liv Tyler, Kirsten Dunst, Dakota Johnson, Karen Elson, Sarah Sophie Flicker, Helena Christensen and Rachel Antonoff.

2) Patrick Beach

Patrick Beach is an influential yoga teacher fitness trainer. He has inspired the world by sharing yoga and wellness procedures via his work with international brand H&M and as Global Yoga Ambassador to Virgin Active.

He is the founder of Awakening Yoga Academy and co-owner of Commune Yoga and Wellness studio.

3) Jeanette Jenkins

Jeanette Jenkins is the first female to win the title of Fear Factor. She is the most popular fitness coach in the Hollywood with over 28 years of experience. Jenkins inspires the fitness freaks across the world with her workouts via social media platforms and DVD collections.

Her clients include Serena Williams, NBA Champion Chris Bosh, Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Shawn Johnson, Olympic Gold Medal Sprinter Carmelita Jeter, NFL Champion Bryant Mckinnie and many more.

4) Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most famous fitness icons of all time. He won the title of Mr. Olympia in body lifting eight times. He is a bodybuilder, fitness trainer, actor, politician and TV host.

He still encourages and inspires people to hit the gym through his #AskArnold hashtag and his large YouTube channel.

5) Billy Blanks

Billy Blanks is a professional fitness icon and personal trainer in the United States. He travels across the world to train different professional groups including armed forces. He went to countries such as Kosovo, Iraq, Italy, Germany, Africa, Greece and more.

Billy is also a Karate Champion, humanitarian, philanthropist, author, actor and motivator. His clients include Pamela Anderson, Catherine Bell, Neve Campbell, Justine Bateman, Rebecca De Mornay, Farrah Fawcett and Queen Latifah.

His clients include Pamela Anderson, Catherine Bell, Neve Campbell, Justine Bateman, Rebecca De Mornay, Farrah Fawcett and Queen Latifah.

6) Bob Harper

Bob Harper is a fitness trainer with over 20 years of experience and known for appearing on the “The Biggest Loser”. He is regarded as the bestselling author by New York Times.

He is the founder of DailyBurn.com and the creator of the Black Fire exercise program.

7) Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels, apart from being a top fitness icon, is a businesswoman, motivator, mom, actor and health expert. She is famous for her appearance in The Biggest Loser, where her teams won for 10 straight seasons.

She is certified by National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), CanFitPro and Kettlebell Concepts.

8) Tony Horton

Tony Horton has influenced more than 8 million people over the past 25 years with his fitness procedures. His fitness training program includes advanced stretching, post-rehabilitation training, aerobic/cardiovascular training, interval training, resistance training, boxing, circuit training and yoga. He is the designer of the famous P90X fitness program.

9) Harley Pasternak

Harley Pasternak is best known for shaping Halle Berry for Catwoman in 2004. His clients include Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Megan Fox, Jessica Simpson, Robert Pattinson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tobey Maguire and Robert Downey Jr., to name a few. Apart from being a celebrity personal trainer, Pasternak is a motivational speaker, author and TV host.

10) Tracy Anderson

Tracy Anderson gained fame when Gwyneth Paltrow lost significant weight after visiting her studio back in 2006. She is the creator of ‘Tracy Anderson Method’. Her celebrity clients include Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian, to name a few.

Other Prominent Fitness Icons include:

Jenny Hadfield
Ellie Goulding
Cassey Ho
Adriene Mishler
Joe Wicks

Conclusion:

If you have ever tried to stay fit, odds are you’ve looked to the famous fitness icons to help guide you on your wellness journey. You may have tried various workout procedures of top famous fitness trainers, but it’s imperative to choose the right one on par with your fitness goals to see the best results.

Sometimes, even after following the right fitness icon, maintaining your weight or losing it could be stressful. The famous fitness coaches you follow may help you stay motivated but could not help you get maximum health and fitness benefits.

Regardless of the aim, you must set clear intermediate goals, follow your progress, track caloric intake, gather workout ideas, implement nutrition plans and many more to strategically transform your body.

But, tracking these many inputs on a daily basis can be a festering work. In the need of the hour, the fitness industry has introduced health and fitness tracking applications in a bid to support the fitness enthusiasts.

There are many important benefits of using fitness tracking app. Some of them include: