CFW Business Member Makes the Cut

They're the next top trainers you'll be seeing in the pages of Men's and Women's Health.

Read the full Women's Health Magazine article by Amanda Lucci here:

Say hello to the future of fitness. Women's Health and Men's Health are proud to introduce the 2023 class of Strength in Diversity, an initiative that offers trainers from marginalized communities the chance to be mentored by elite fitness professionals and gain valuable knowledge from leaders across the wellness industry.

The fitness industry still has a long way to go when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Educational and financial obstacles prevent too many people from gaining the certifications required to become experts. Empty and enduring assumptions about who and what fitness is for leave many feeling like they don't belong. Systemic issues have consistently deprived trainers from marginalized communities of the tools they need to build a career in this industry, and that only makes it harder for folks in their respective communities to access the kinds of unique, exciting workout experiences that make fitness fun—and life-changing.

Women's Health and Men's Health want to change that—and so do these eight trainers. Selected by a committee of editors, trainers, and fitness and nutrition pros, they represent different communities and backgrounds from across the country. They're passionate about their day-to-day work and transforming the fitness industry from the inside out.

This summer, they'll be mentored by seasoned fitness pros and attend an exclusive series of weekly Zoom clinics that teach them about the business of training, content creation, and much more. They'll also have the opportunity to earn certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Precision Nutrition, and Functional Range Systems.

Since this program began in 2020, Women's Health and Men's Health have collectively worked with 40 trainers from across the U.S. They've programmed workout series on the All / Out Studio app, shared their stories and knowledge on podcasts and television spots, and been featured in our magazines' print, digital, and social content. The eight trainers below will be joining them soon, so keep an eye out for them on our channels.

Making space for more diverse, inclusive communities in fitness and wellness has been at the beating heart of everything we do at Women's Health and Men's Health. We're so excited to introduce you to eight of the trainers we believe represent an exciting future for the industry—and deserve to be the next big thing.