Gideon Akande is a nationally recognized fitness consultant, corporate brand ambassador, and social media influencer who inspires tens of thousands of people annually through in-person and on-screen fitness experiences.

Known for his collaborative approach and positive energy, Gideon partners with select companies and organizations to help them create unique fitness experiences for their clients, customers, guests, and students. By co-designing and leading high-quality experiences that participants enjoy and remember, Gideon elevates brands by uplifting people.

Gideon is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he was a Presidential Service Award recipient, four-year Division 1 football player, and team captain. Soon after Gideon became a full-time fitness professional in 2010, his high-intensity workouts were earning media accolades as well as attention from elite athletes, celebrities, and corporate leaders; he has since created tailored fitness programs for dozens of wellness-aligned companies. A lifelong athlete himself, Gideon is a three-time Chicago Golden Gloves boxing champion and winner of the national Men’s Health Next Top Trainer competition. He lives in his hometown of Chicago with his all-time favorite teammates: his wife Lourdes and their son Samuel.