James Smith | |
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| Born | 1989 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Hartpury College |
| Occupation(s) | Social media influencer, personal trainer, author |
| Years active | 2015 – present |
James Smith (born 1989) is a personal trainer and social media influencer best known for posting fitness advice videos across various platforms. Described by The Times as "one of the most sought-after personal trainers in the world", Smith is best known for his frank social media presence, which has attracted a significant following. [1] Smith has a following of 1.7 million users on TikTok [2] and one million on Instagram. [3] Smith has struggled with body image issues and briefly used anabolic steroids before ceasing after experiencing negative side effects and concerns about his future health. [4] Smith is the author of three books. His first book, Not a Diet Book, became a best-seller, reaching first place in the Amazon, Audible and Apple eBook charts. [5]
Originally from Winkfield, Smith moved to Sydney, Australia, in 2016. [6] Smith operates an online personal training business named "James Smith Academy," which creates online training plans for users. Smith was at one point enrolled at Hartpury College; however, he was asked to leave the institution after he failed to attend classes. [7]
Smith is an avid practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and was promoted to brown belt in the martial art in 2023. [8] He is also an active competitor and earned a bronze medal in the under 100kg advanced division of the ADCC Sydney Open on April 21, 2024. [9]