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Caleb Marshall (born March 18, 1993), popularly known as The Fitness Marshall,[1] is an American fitness instructor and social media influencer. He is known for creating YouTube videos of high-energy workout routines that blend dance with exercise, aiming to make fitness accessible and enjoyable for a broad audience. Comparisons have been made to Richard Simmons, a likeness that Marshall himself embraces.[2][3]
Caleb Marshall | |
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| Born | March 18, 1993 |
| Alma mater | Indiana University Bloomington |
| Occupation(s) | Social media influencer, fitness trainer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2014 – present |
| Website | thefitnessmarshall |
Marshall started his YouTube channel in October 2014, and by 2018, he had amassed over 1 million followers.[4] His workout video to "Me Too" by Meghan Trainor garnered 1 million views overnight, earning recognition from the singer herself.[2] As of August 2024, The Fitness Marshall has a following of 6.6 million users on YouTube and 3.5 million on TikTok. Marshall uses his platform to advocate for causes such as The Trevor Project and body positivity.[5][6]
Beyond his online success, Marshall has ventured into the fashion industry with his inclusive activewear brand, Active Booty.[7] Designed to promote comfort and confidence for all body types, his clothing line has further solidified his influence and appeal to a diverse audience.[8]
Background
editMarshall was born and raised in Marion, Indiana.[9] From a young age, he exhibited a passion for dance and fitness. He attended Indiana University, where he graduated in 2015 with a degree in film production.[10] During his time at university, Marshall taught cardio hip-hop classes and rediscovered his love for dance. He began to merge his love for dance with his interest in fitness, laying the groundwork for his future career.[2]
References
edit- ^ Chmielewski, Dawn C. (2018-01-02). "'Life Of A Fitness Pop Star' Series To Premiere On Verizon's go90 App". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ a b c Kupchella, Brandi (2017-08-23). "Why Everyone Is Crazy About The Fitness Marshall (and You Will Be Too)". Popsugar. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Bailey, Leslie (2017-02-21). "Body Wise: The Fitness Marshall". Indianapolis Monthly. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Farokhmanesh, Megan (2018-09-05). "Not all popular YouTubers are raking in cash for their videos". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ Hale, James (2019-06-20). "The Fitness Marshall Is Using His Booty-Poppin' Dance Routines To Raise $25,000+ For The Trevor Project". Tubefilter. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Caviness, Tyler Hardin and Katie (2019-02-25). "ECU hosts YouTube sensation focusing on body positivity". WCTI. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Meet Instagram Hottie Caleb Marshall". Socialite Life. 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Brodsky, Samantha (2021-03-05). "Camo, Mesh, and Confidence: Check Out The Fitness Marshall's Activewear Line". Popsugar. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "The Fitness Marshall's New Series 'Life Of A Fitness Pop Star' Will Give You Even More Reason To Love The YouTube Sensation". Bustle. 2018-01-05. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ Gibeaut, Blakeley. "Alumnus 'Fitness Marshall' channels Britney Spears, Richard Simmons". The Media School. Retrieved 2024-08-27.