10 WOC Fitness Trainers You Should Be Following
As the COVID pandemic has lingered longer than expected, many people have found themselves social distancing from their usual workout routines. While gyms may be slowly opening up again, many people may prefer to stay on the safe side and continue to workout from home. Whether you’ve already established an at-home workout routine or are just starting your quarantine fitness journey, here’s a roundup of 10 fitness trainers to follow.
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1. Massy Arias
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Massy Arias has made it her mission to share the importance of mind and body health. She offers both at-home and gym-based workout programs that incorporate resistance training, HIIT, and yoga. She also shares short clips of her workout routines on her page and includes some meal recipes such as her Breakfast Brunch Potato Frittata.
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2. Kai Simon
Kai Simon is a San Diego-based fitness coach with a focus in functional training and therapeutic exercise routines. Her background as a track athlete gave her insight into the trials and tribulations that come with injuries and the healing process that comes after. Simon’s Youtube videos tend to focus on specific muscle groups while aiming for improvements in posture, balance, flexibility, and strength.
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3. Jessamyn Stanley
If you’re looking to dive deeper into your yoga practices, Jessamyn Stanley, founder of The Underbelly Yoga, offers instructional videos to guide you in your practice. According to its website, The Underbelly “is a community for everyone who feels overlooked and underserved by the wellness industry.” Stanley’s dedication to empowerment and inclusion is perfect for anyone in need of a safe space.
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4. Scola Dondo
Scola Donda has spent the last 10 years sharing her workout tips and weight loss journey on YouTube. If you’re familiar with her content, you’ll know she’s no stranger to trying new and fun workout challenges. Donda offers tons of variety including HIIT training, running, jump rope, and even afro dance!
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5. Melissa Alcantara
Melissa Alcantara was a Brooklyn-based waitress before being approached by Kim Kardashian to be her personal trainer. Now based in LA, Alcantara frequently shares her favorite workouts on her instagram and never fails to put out motivational messages to her followers. She also offers coaching and nutrition guides on her app, FitGurlMel.
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6. Jeanette Jenkins
Jeanette Jenkins is a celebrity trainer and health coach with thirty years of experience under her belt. She offers programs on her website but also shares her DVD workout videos on YouTube. On her Instagram, she focuses on everything from HIIT workouts to low impact full body workouts. Jenkins trains your favorite celebs from Alicia Keys, Tracee Ellis Ross, Serena Williams and Carmelita Jeter. If you’re in need of motivation, Jenkins’ positivity and resilience is sure to get you through her workouts.
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7. Cassey Ho
Cassey Ho took pilates to the next level when she created Pop Pilates. Pop Pilates is all about getting toned while letting the rhythm guide your movements. It takes the intimidation out of the workout and allows you to simply have fun and dance. If pilates isn’t your thing, she also has several fitness challenge templates on her main page, including a 14 day quarantine workout plan.
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8. Brittne Jackson
So maybe you’re tired of staying stuck indoors for your workouts. Brittne Jackson (a.k.a. Brittney Babe) takes her workouts from the living room to the beach and everywhere in between. Jackson, who’s deemed herself “Queen of Home Workouts,” also hosts BrittCamp, a subscription program that includes “Instagram videos in a follow along mode,” with meal ideas included.
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9. Ajahzi Gardner
If weight lifting is your thing, Ajahzi Gardner might just be your go-to. Her workouts usually focus on two muscle groups at once such as back & biceps or hamstrings & glutes. Gardner is also the founder of Project Soul, a health and wellness program centered around daily workouts, journal prompts and meal budget friendly meal plans.
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10. Keirra Butts
When she’s not working as a personal trainer, Keirra Butts is sharing some of her favorite workouts on her Instagram. Not only does she provide amazing full body circuits, but she also shares her favorite meal preps. Butts recently launched her Youtube channel where she shares simple but delicious recipes to incorporate into your every day routine.
Written by Sabrina Samone
