Caleb Marshall

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Caleb Marshall
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Born (1993-03-18) March 18, 1993 (age 32)
Marion, Indiana, U.S.
Alma mater Indiana University Bloomington
Occupation(s)Social media influencer, fitness trainer, entrepreneur
Years active2014 – present
Website thefitnessmarshall.com

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]

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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

Marshall 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

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. 1 2 3 Kupchella, Brandi (2017-08-23). "Why Everyone Is Crazy About The Fitness Marshall (and You Will Be Too)". Popsugar. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  3. ↑ Bailey, Leslie (2017-02-21). "Body Wise: The Fitness Marshall". Indianapolis Monthly. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  4. ↑ Farokhmanesh, Megan (2018-09-05). "Not all popular YouTubers are raking in cash for their videos". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Caviness, Tyler Hardin and Katie (2019-02-25). "ECU hosts YouTube sensation focusing on body positivity". WCTI. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  7. ↑ "Meet Instagram Hottie Caleb Marshall". Socialite Life. 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  8. ↑ Brodsky, Samantha (2021-03-05). "Camo, Mesh, and Confidence: Check Out The Fitness Marshall's Activewear Line". Popsugar. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ Gibeaut, Blakeley. "Alumnus 'Fitness Marshall' channels Britney Spears, Richard Simmons". The Media School. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
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