5 Innovative Fitness Professionals to Follow

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Maintaining a source of positive inspiration in your fitness journey is crucial. It helps you keep up with the latest workout trends and dietary tips. Fitness influencers play a significant role in providing this inspiration, offering easy access to their workout routines and healthy recipes. These resources are available on various platforms, including social media, personalized applications, and real-life fitness classes. Our interactions with some renowned fitness experts have revealed interesting aspects of their lives such as their morning routines, stress management techniques, and what inspires them to keep moving. These insights can greatly boost your motivation and mindset towards achieving your fitness goals.

Jaycee Gossett

Founding teacher of The Class, a unique cardio-centric workout that incorporates intentional vocalization coupled with repetitive and rhythmic movement and music.

Morning Routine

My day always commences with a warm snuggle with my pet, Chili. After that, I make sure to hydrate myself with a combination of lemon water, apple cider vinegar, and Apothakary x The Class Morning Flow - a concoction of turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Following this is the time for a refreshing cup of coffee! Depending on the day, either my husband or I take Chili out for a morning walk, ensuring some playtime before I start teaching The Class or get down to my work online. To start my day fresh, I indulge in an invigorating skincare routine that includes various products like Beauty Counter's All Bright C Serum that not only smells divine but also leaves my skin glowing.

Nighttime Calm-Down Ritual

My perfect winddown process starts early. (I am that friend who wants a 5 p.m. dinner reservation.)Deep sleep is one of the ways my body feels fully recovered. But before I shower and get into bed, I find it cathartic to tidy up the house and prepare for the next day. In my evening shower, I do some energetic clearing and visualize my energy returning to myself. I took some courses at The Clairvoyance Institute of Hawaii, which have been powerful to integrate throughout my days.

Favorite Fitness Move

I enjoy all the moves we do in The Class. Currently, I am loving all things that come off of a plank. Planking is great for full-body activation. It ignites the core, back body, upper body, and lower body. It is also a juicy move to meditate in and work with thoughts and sensations via breath and sound.

Music Must-Have

Being a teacher at The Class necessitates an intimate relationship with music, an aspect I truly relish. Depending on the ambiance I intend to foster, my choices fluctuate between genres and musical styles. On certain days, my focus is finding unique remixes or cover versions of songs, while on others, I am in pursuit of the perfect rhythm or beat drop. Given the rapid pace at which we consume music at The Class, my quest for fresh auditory treasures is relentless. Moreover, our weekly email newsletters often spotlight specially curated playlists from our Class Teachers.

Daily Mantra

"Must have coffee," is a regular mantra. And once I do, turning my attention to my breath helps me in many daily situations. A simple breathe-in-and-breathe-out mantra can be very powerful. You can do it in a meeting, in traffic, returning emails, or in a challenging conversation. Some days my mantra is, "You can make it to Friday." Some days it is, "This is me and this is you," which I find very helpful for boundary-setting and energy separation.

Go-to Stress Relievers

Participating in The Class is a preferred activity of mine, not just as an instructor but also as a student. When I'm not teaching, you'll find me exploring the trails of LA with friends or strolling around its western districts. Hot baths are a favorite stress reliever for me, complete with salts, oils, and all the extras. I find tranquility in solitude, preferably away from digital screens. My skincare ritual also aids in relaxation, comprising rose water sprays and The Class x Routine Face and Body Oil.

Innovation Inspiration

Pioneering the sphere of mindful movement, The Class is devoted to curating an environment that promotes emotional, mental, and physical wellness. It's undeniable that our mental wellbeing significantly influences our physical state. To extend our commitment, we have incorporated yoga and meditation routines into our digital studio, besides a range of audio-only practices. These additions allow you to experience The Class outdoors as well. Furthermore, The Class has introduced Retreatments - a seamless blend of wellness and travel. Set in stunning destinations like Bali, New Mexico, Italy, and Hawaii, these retreatments are designed to let students return to their everyday lives feeling emotionally lighter and refreshed.

Megan Roup

Founder of The Sculpt Society, a high-energy sculpt and dance hybrid that utilizes low-impact weights to boost your heart rate set to fun, dance party-style tunes.

Morning Routine

The day for me begins at approximately 6:15 am with a warm glass of lemon water followed by an essential cup of coffee. Next on my agenda, a session of meditation and journaling to kickstart the day on a positive note. If there's a live workout scheduled on the TSS app, I make it a point to review all the necessary content and ensure that the lighting and connectivity are in check, prior to filming. Post-workout, I catch up with my daughter for some quality snuggle time. Thanks to my supportive husband, Morgan, who keeps Harlow busy during my filming schedules. My morning meal typically consists of eggs served on Ezekiel bread, spiced up with Truff hot sauce. Occasionally, we'll take a leisurely walk down our street to get (another) coffee. Once refreshed, I connect with my team members to begin the day's work which could comprise of providing a private class, creating new workout programs, brainstorming marketing strategies, producing social media content, discussing user feedback, or collaborating with other brands for exciting projects.

Nighttime Calm-Down Ritual

I love to read before bed and try hard to eliminate screen time and doom scrolling. I often take CBD, Magnesium, or Beam’s Dream Powder to help me get better sleep. I also listen to restful meditations.

Favorite Fitness Move

It may not be everyone’s favorite but I love planks! You get so much bang for your buck with planks because they are truly full-body exercises. There are also so many variations on planks that you can do to continue to challenge yourself.

Music Must-Have

You will always find a throwback '90s hip hop or R&B song in my classes.

Daily Mantra

Commit to less so you can show up more.

Go-to Stress Reliever(s)

A walk outside. Less screen time. Stepping away from my computer and taking a few deep breaths. Movement will always be my #1 stress buster.

Innovation Inspirations

I’m personally excited about the evolution of The Sculpt Society as we roll out more content that’s focused on life moments that matter — bridal, prenatal, post-natal, and beyond. We recently launched our bridal program to help change the narrative around body image tied to wedding day prep with a focus on fitness, lifestyle, and mindfulness to help brides feel strong, confident, and empowered.

Jeannette Jenkins

A celebrity trainer who helps Pink and Alicia Keys stay fit and creator of The Hollywood Trainer Club which offers hundreds of workouts and recipes, plus motivational support.

Morning Routine

My day commences between 4 and 5 a.m., the first thing I do is hydrate myself with 24 oz. of water, followed by a session of meditation and expressing gratitude through prayer. After this, I savor a cup of pure black coffee whilst reviewing my task list for the day. I ensure to coordinate with my Director of Operations confirming our agreement on all The Hollywood Trainer Club's business-related affairs.

In the ensuing three to four hours, I engage in an array of activities which includes but not limited to editing, replying to business correspondences, curating fresh content and programming, managing accounting and pursuing new business opportunities. By mid-morning, at about 9 or 10 a.m., I allot time for my personal fitness routine.

Nighttime Calm-Down Ritual

I grew up playing every sport and I find peace watching sports. So, I am typically watching sports at night to calm down. I also make sure to hydrate with another 25 oz. of water that I have beside my bed and I take 400 mg of magnesium. Sometimes I sip on chamomile tea. My head hits the pillow and it’s lights out (thanks to my daily workouts).  If I have any concerns, I release tension by writing down my thoughts so they are physically out of my body and off my mind.

Favorite Fitness Move

A rollover from Mat Pilates, because it stretches the entire posterior chain and it feels amazing. It stretches the hamstrings, lower back, and neck, and also strengthens the core.

Music Must-Have

I always have a Pink album on — either her newest album, Trustfall, or Greatest Hits…So Far!!!.

For pilates and stretching, I listen to Alicia Keys, and I always have a good hip-hop playlist packed with Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Biggie, Migos, Rick Ross, Drake, T.I, and a good Soca set!

Music Must-Have

Today is another opportunity to be great!

Go-to Stress Reliever(s)

A workout is my #1 stress reliever. Next is prayer and action. This means taking action to protect my peace, which may be as simple as changing my perspective or as detailed as creating an action plan to create a new outcome. Also, saying “no” to things that are not in alignment with my purpose.

Innovation Inspiration

I’m most excited about people socially coming back together to exercise in groups. The pandemic created a lot of home exercisers and I’m happy that people are exercising at home but physical, social interaction is so important. I’m also excited about doing more in-person events and continuing to encourage my following on social media and in my club community. People will always need fitness, social interaction, motivation, encouragement, and community and it’s my life’s work.

Kayla Itsines

Creator of Sweat, a one-stop, on-demand shop for every type of workout, including Pilates, Barre, HIIT, and strength training.

Morning Routine

I typically start my day before the rest of my family wakes up, allowing me some much-needed personal time. My initial activity involves a treadmill workout, which not only elevates my heart rate but also clears my mind. Then I step into the shower to freshen up for the day ahead. My makeup routine is quite minimalist. Following this, I enjoy a small meal and a cup of coffee to energize myself for the activities ahead. When the children wake up, my focus shifts to getting them ready for their day - preparing breakfast, helping them dress, among other things. Once my daughter Arna is prepared for daycare, it's finally time for me to buckle down with my work!

Nighttime Calm-Down Ritual

After the children are tucked in bed, my evening routine commences, a moment I eagerly await each day. My personal treat involves savoring a hot cup of tea complemented by a few pieces of delectable dark chocolate. This simple delight sets the mood for the rest of my night. Moving on, I proceed to freshen up with a soothing shower followed by an elaborate skincare regimen that ensures my skin retains its optimal health and vitality. Once I'm comfortably nestled in bed, the final part of my ritual includes immersing myself in popular shows on Netflix as a means to relax and switch off for the night. Currently, my favorites include riveting series such as The Blacklist, Unstable, Emily in Paris, and The Night Agent.

Favorite Fitness Move

Chin-ups are such a boss move. They require so much effort, strength, and dedication. Plus, they make you feel strong and powerful!

Music Must-Have

When I’m working out, my go-to is anything upbeat and high-intensity to get me moving. To wind down, I really love the Spotify Chill mix.

Daily Mantra

Consistency is key: Small steps every day add up to big results. When you do anything consistently, it becomes a habit, and once you make working out a regular part of your routine, it will become much easier to stick to.

Go-to Stress Relievers

I have a couple of go-to activities that really help me relax and unwind. First up is cleaning. I know it might sound a little strange, but there's something about tidying up my space and getting things organized that really helps me feel calm and in control. My other go-to is exercise. Whether I'm hitting the gym or just going for a walk outside, getting my body moving and breaking a sweat is one of the best ways I know to release tension.

Innovation Inspiration

Personally, I'm most excited about continuing to get stronger in my body after giving birth to Jax in January. It's been an incredible journey so far as I continue to push myself and work toward my goals. Beyond that, I'm really interested in exploring the broader world of women's health and all the ways that we can support ourselves in body, mind, and spirit.

Massy Arias

CEO of Tru Supplements, as well as @mawarriors, where the fitness pro offers programs that combine workouts, nutrition advice, affirmations, and journaling.

Morning Routine

My day launches at precisely 5:30 a.m., beginning with the consumption of an entire glass of tepid water, enhanced with electrolytes from my preferred supplement brand, TRU Hydrate. While hydrating, I activate my essential oil diffuser - I'm particularly fond of Hobby Lobby's UpLift - and spend some quiet moments reading my bible and documenting my thoughts in a journal. Following this, I prepare breakfast for my daughter, Indi, and organize her school lunch. At 6:30 a.m., it's time to wake Indi, and by 7:30 a.m., we are on our way to drop her off at school. Upon completion of my parental duties, I commence my working day with a conference call with my team, followed by a review of social media activities. Soon after, I jump straight into training sessions with my esteemed clients, which include personalities like Yvonne Orji, Jordin Sparks, or Adrienne Bailon.

Nighttime Calm-Down Ritual

I start dimming the lights by 6:30 p.m., and Indi and I have our cuddle time. We usually watch a series or a movie together and read a book. Then it is my time to decompress. I journal at the end of the day and prep for the next day by looking over my schedule. I’m in bed by 9:30 p.m.

Favorite Fitness Move

Elevated cat-cow. The cat-cow in yoga helps relieve stress from menstrual cramps, lower back pain, and sciatica pain. This pose increases the flexibility of the neck, shoulders, and spine while also stretching the muscles of the hips, back, abdomen, and chest.

Music Must-Haves

Labrinth, Sia, Bad Bunny, Shakira, Diplo, and Afrobeats.

Daily Mantra

You don’t have to, you get to. You never lose — either you win or you learn.

Go-to Stress Reliever(s)

Hiking in nature, switching my phone to airplane mode, and belly breath work.

Innovation Inspiration

I am filled with enthusiasm as I focus on the growth of the Más Vida and Tru Supplements brands. At present, my platform stands as a comprehensive resource for both movement and nutrition. However, in the succeeding months, we plan to incorporate professionals from fields beyond fitness to offer a holistic health and wellness experience with mental health being a foremost concern. Also, I am eager to reestablish personal connections with our community members. As for Tru Supplements, one of our exciting developments is our upcoming product, Tru Hydrate. This new offering boasts double the electrolytes sans sugar, ensuring our customers remain hydrated and full of energy.