If you’ve wanted to eat better, get fitter, feel less stressed, or take any other steps toward living a healthier life, odds are you’ve looked to brands or personalities to help guide you on your journey. And there’s a very strong chance those people are on our annual list of the most influential people in health and fitness.
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The Honest Food Blogger
For nearly a decade, Liddon has opened up to a growing audience about her struggles with an eating disorder, her journey to health, and her growing interest in cooking nutritious, delicious food. Today, Liddon’s Oh She Glows is an award-winning blog and the inspiration for 2014’s NYT best-selling Oh She Glows Cookbook, 2016’s Oh She Glows Every Day, and the Webby award-nominated Oh She Glows app.
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The Real Love Relationship Advisor
Most people wouldn’t think to ask a former drug dealer for relationship advice, but Gaskins has made a career out of his personal comeback story and his heartfelt insights into love, life, and business. The motivational speaker, author, and life coach is committed to changing lives wherever he goes, whether by serving as a life coach for NBA teams or preaching to his millions of social media followers.
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The Battle-Prepping Trainer
In addition to being an internationally recognized trainer, speaker, and author, Rooney is the founder of Training for Warriors—a hard-core strength and conditioning program originally designed for MMA fighters that’s now popular among everyday fitness fanatics. When he’s not consulting with professional sports teams or training Olympians, Rooney can be found delivering lectures around the country or sounding off on his popular Into the Roar podcast.
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The Anxious Meditation Specialist
A few years ago, Harris made headlines after having a panic attack on live TV. He bounced back by turning lemons into lemonade and becoming an outspoken advocate for mindfulness meditation. Harris is now the creator of 10% Happier, a meditation platform and podcast for the rest of us. He’s also written two NYTbestsellers: 10% Happier and (most recently) Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics.
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The Feel-Good Social Media Maven
At a time when Instagram empires are built and shaped by Facetune and Photoshop, Gray is on a mission to keep it real. She speaks openly and honestly about anxiety, sexual harassment, and the pressure to seem perfect online. And she uses her social platforms, her DiveThru app, and her business, Way of Gray, to encourage everyone to adopt a mindset of body positivity and unabashed self-love.
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The Most Authentic TV Trainer
This Biggest Loser trainer has one big heart. Instead of fixating exclusively on calorie counts and fitness regimens, Widerstrom also embraces her clients’ emotional relationships to weight. In the process, she paves the way for a more holistic (and sustainable) transformation. The weight-loss expert has had another banner year, appearing on the cover of several glossies and releasing her book Diet Right for Your Personality Type.
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The Strongman Champion
Smith could rest on his laurels as one of the biggest names in powerlifting. After all, he’s got multiple Top 10 totals all-time and a 2012 North American Strongman Championship under his belt. But Smith isn’t one to coast. He’s also the founder and owner of Juggernaut Training Systems and a coach to world-class athletes in the NFL, UFC, MLB, and more.
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The SUPer Instagram Yogi
Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) Yogacontinues to be all the rage—and Brathen (a.k.a. Yoga Girl) is one of the innovative yogis to thank for that. Not only is Brathen a leader in the SUP Yoga community (and the yoga community at large), but she also hosts regular yoga classes, retreats, and workshops. Can’t make it to an in-person event? Not to worry: Brathen shares yogic wisdom and inspiration online with her millions of Instagram followers.
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The Next-Gen Wellness Guru
Tilghman is living proof there’s always room for more beautifully curated food photos on Insta. The speaker, author, workshop leader, and self-professed food lover (who goes by Lee From America) is passionate about sharing healthy, plant-based recipes. She also opens up about toxic relationships, alcohol, and lighter fare such as camping and music. Her down-to-earth vibes help explain why her following is steadily taking off.
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The Juice Man
The juicing industry has Cross to thank for the ongoing popularity of juiced produce. He developed a large following years ago thanks to his documentary Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. Since then he’s released another film (The Kids Menu, which addresses childhood obesity), a juicing book (Juice It to Lose It), multiple juicing recipe apps, and a certification program for juicing fanatics who want to spread the good word.
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The New Arnold
Bodybuilder, fitness/fashion model, and speaker, Von Moger skyrocketed to fame with his 2014 crowning as Mr. Universe, and he hasn’t slowed down since. In 2017, he ticked off another major milestone when he was cast as Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film Bigger. Through his film, social platforms, and fitness and nutrition app (Building Von Moger), Von Moger inspires millions of bodybuilding devotees around the world.
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The Raw Food Proselytizer
Raw and vegan foods have found their influencer in Carrillo-Bucaram, a.k.a. Fullyraw Kristina. She gained a following after sharing her story of overcoming diabetes with a raw diet. Now, the health science expert has got more than a million followers who flock to her site, social media platforms, and book (The Fully Raw Diet: 21 Days to Better Health) for insights into eating raw.
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The Unretouched Model
Lawrence made headlines last year thanks to her modeling in Aerie’s unretouched ads, and she’s since gone on to become a major voice in the body-positivity movement. She’s also become a positive exercise inspiration thanks to everyBODYwithIskra, a formerly paid subscription service that Lawrence recently converted to an entirely free YouTube channel. As she puts it, “everyBODYwithIskra will now truly be for everyBODY!”
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The Self-Taught Fitness Expert
You may know this fitness model and athlete as Buff Bunny, which also happens to be the name of her apparel line. Somers shares glimpses into her daily health and fitness routines via her popular Instagram account and YouTube channel, where she uploads daily vlogs about everything from workouts to money to what’s in her fridge. She’s also created several workout and meal plans.
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The Recovered Fitness Junkie
Harper has long been a familiar face in the fitness world thanks to his lengthy stint on The Biggest Loser. That role earned him equal parts accolades and criticism, but in 2017 he became known for something quite different: He suffered a heart attack that nearly cost him his life. Now, Harper has stepped into a softer spotlight, where he advocates for a more balanced approach to wellness.
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The Ballerina to the Stars
Ballet-inspired fitness classes continue to spread across the country, and much of that popularity can be attributed to Bowers. The former New York City Ballet dancer is the creator of Ballet Beautiful, a fitness method that can be enjoyed via in-studio classes or online workouts. In 2017, Bowers applied her years of dancing experience to the page with the release of her book, Ballet for Life.
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The (Former) Fittest Woman on Earth
Leblanc-Bazinet is one of the fittest women on the planet. For proof, look no further than her 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games win, which literally earned her the title of “Fittest Woman on Earth.” Not only does Leblanc-Bazinet continue to be a dynamite CrossFitter, but she’s also a member of the Canadian National Team in Olympic Weightlifting, the best 58 kilo lifter in Canada, and a model for countless magazine covers.
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The Comedian Who Likes to Move
You might not know it from Hart’s film appearances or social media, but the comedian is seriously into fitness. He’s also serious about inspiring other people to get moving, which is why he’s teamed up with Nike to create a fitness app. Run With Hartenables users to participate in training sessions, share their active experiences, and listen to the Move With Hart podcastfor fitness inspiration. Hart also recently debuted What the Fit, a YouTube comedy series in which he invites his celebrity friends to tackle different workouts, be it goat yoga with Khloé Kardashian or gymnastics with Terry Crews.
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The Supercharged Trainer
Horton has been a big name in the world of fitness for decades, and he continues to reign over a veritable fitness empire. Not only has he iterated on his viral P90X workout with P90X2 and P90X3, but Horton is also an accomplished motivational speaker and author who continues to develop new fitness programs and has launched his own line of skin and hair care products.
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The Funny Woman Who’s Getting Fit
You probably know Jones from her knee-slapping stints on SNL and in films such as 2016’s Ghostbusters reboot. She’s also made headlines for addressing racism like a boss. More recently, she’s become a bona fide fitness addict. Jones is committed to working out and eating well in spite of her hectic schedule, and her unretouched gym selfies serve as motivation for her growing legion of fans.
