Ascend Experience
2020
Clinton, CT
Alex Brandy knows how much a little fortitude can do for you. A former New England Patriots cheerleader, Alex endured some grueling workouts. This year, she endured opening a brand new fitness business amid the COVID-19 pandemic and excelled during the transition from in-person training to personalized virtual classes and outdoor classes.
28 Votes
Cherrywood Village
Oct. 2020
Portland, OR
Jennifer Simpson, front, deserves this award for the life she breathes into the CherryWood Village retirement community in a time where people are struggle to motivate themselves to keeping moving and active. Not only does she raise activity levels, but spirits as well. She is a shining light on gloomy days.
2254 Votes
Element Personal Training Anytime Fitness of Ohio
June 2020
Jackson Ohio
Scotty Gehlbach is driven and genuine and gives more to his clients and his team than any other individual I know. He is passionate and invested in the success and wellness of those he works with and strives for personal growth and greater knowledge every day. Scotty gives tirelessly, without hesitation and always reassures his members in hardship and celebrates alongside them in success. ----------Scotty is a great trainer and keeps me motivated! He pushes me to do the best that I can. I am forever thankful for him and in one year lost 137 pounds.
3485 Votes
Get Tec
OCTOBER 5 2020
Brooklyn, NY
Nate Nugent is a brilliant fitness coach, who takes the time to get to know his clients and to constantly improve himself for their benefit. He has extensive knowledge of nutrition and calisthenics and he is eager to learn more.
2 Votes
Herbo’s Self-Defense & Fighting, LLC
September 26, 2020
New York
Mark Herbert is an excellent teacher who is committed to providing excellence in his classes and gives his utmost to every student.
2 Votes
Krav Maga Experts
August 2019
New York, NY
Zavier Barnhart is a supportive, attentive, patient trainer that goes above and beyond for his clients. You can tell that he genuinely cares about the mental health and wellbeing of all his students. If he sees a student that is struggling, he goes out of his way to make a terrible day better for them through his classes. He gives so much of himself to everyone that he trains to the point where even if it is your first day with him you immediately want to come back for another session because he pulls you in with his knowledge and effervescent teaching style. For Zavier, no question is a stupid question. He takes the time to make sure that every person feels important and heard.
Zavier pushes his students to reach their fullest potential. While his classes are incredibly difficult, he never makes someone do anything that he doesn't believe they are fully capable of. He sees the best in his students when they can't see it in themselves. He forces you to face your fears and more importantly, he makes you realize that you can do much more than you think you can. Bottom line, Zavier trains people because he truly cares about his clients. Plus, you can tell he really loves what he does.
Personally, I am eternally grateful to have Zavier as my Fitness Trainer. He has changed my stamina, my mental strength, and my life. Respectfully, I believe there is no one more deserving of this award than Mr. Zavier Barnhart.
30 Votes
Rock Steady Boxing
2020
Largo, FL
I'd like to nominate Ryan Beck for National Fitness Trainer of the year. Ryan uses his skills and knowledge to make the world a better and healthier place.
Committed to his goals, he even hiked the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail to raise awareness for Parkinson's Disease - amid the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. During his hike, he also lost his grandfather to Parkinson's and kept pushing forward, honoring his grandpa's wishes.
The hike took him 160 days, but it didn't mark the end of his quest to help those with Parkinson's as he also trains Parkinson's patience through his Rock Steady program.
233 Votes
Workout! with Erica Nix
2020
Austin, TX
I nominate Erica Nix for her playful approach to motivate other to become fit. Erica does not let herself fall into the box of traditional workouts and we love her for it.
Photo by John Leach
2 Votes
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