Jay Blahnik

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Occupation(s)Fitness instructor, trainer, consultant, author, program developer and Vice President of Fitness Technologies for Apple Inc.

Jay Blahnik is an American fitness instructor, trainer, consultant, author, program developer, and the Vice President of Fitness Technologies for Apple Inc. Widely known as an authority on exercise and fitness issues as well as digital health and consumer behavior change, Blahnik has been a fitness expert for MSNBC.com and the Los Angeles Times and authored the book Full-Body Flexibility in 2004. [1]

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Fitness expert

Blahnik has produced and starred in a large number of fitness and workout videos and has consulted and represented a variety of prominent fitness equipment companies including Nike, Nautilus, [2] Bowflex, Schwinn [3] and Stairmaster. [4]

Blahnik was a resident fitness consultant and contributor for MSNBC.com and NBCnews.com networks, [4] and, in addition to authoring other books and articles, he has been a regular contributor on fitness and related topics for the Los Angeles Times . [5]

Blahnik has also consulted as a topical expert on a variety of fitness issues ranging from technical instructions like treadmill techniques [6] to strategic questions like what kinds of workout are appropriate at specific points in the fitness journey, [7] and he has been consulted as an expert on careers in fitness. [8] He has also published articles on the intersection of tech and fitness.

In 1996, Blahnik was selected as the International Instructor of the Year for the IDEA Health and Fitness Association, a global membership association for fitness and wellness professionals. [7] [9]

Blahnik was the Group Fitness Spokesperson for IDEA Health and Fitness Association, the largest association of fitness professionals in the United States.[ citation needed ] He was a member of Gatorade's G Series Fit Team, a BOSU Development Team member, the program creator/developer for Schwinn Indoor Cycling, and an Advisor for Equinox Fitness Clubs.[ citation needed ]

According to a 2025 New York Times report, Blahnik was accused by nine current and former employees of Apple of creating a hostile work environment. One employee alleged sexual harassment from Blahnik. An internal company review found no evidence of wrongdoing by Blahnik. Apple denied misconduct by Blahnik, while Blahnik did not respond to requests for comment. [10]

Full-Body Flexibility

Published in 2004, Blahnik's book Full-Body Flexibility, provides techniques and strategies for creating and maintaining flexibility as part of a healthy workout routine and was a "critically acclaimed best seller." [4] Full-Body Flexibility is now in its 2nd edition printing.

References

  1. ↑ "Library of Congress: Full Body Flexibility". Archived from the original on 8 March 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  2. ↑ "5 Ways to Burn More Calories with Every Workout". Shape.com. Shape. Archived from the original on 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
  3. ↑ "Schwinneducation". Archived from the original on 4 March 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 "MSNBC.com". NBC News . Archived from the original on 10 December 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  5. ↑ Blahnik, Jay (May 25, 2009). "Go for the burn, but consider overall time". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 25 February 2013.[ self-published source? ]
  6. ↑ "Fitness Magazine". Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  7. 1 2 "Publishers Weekly" . Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  8. ↑ "Planning Your Fitness Career Path". Idea Fit. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  9. ↑ "IdeaFit". Archived from the original on 8 July 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  10. ↑ Mickle, Tripp (2025-08-21). "Apple Fitness Chief Accused of Toxic Workplace Culture and Harassment" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2025-08-21.
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