Want to know who the richest fitness gurus in the world are today? There’s no doubt about it, fitness and health are issues of great concern in the times we are living in. Hence, the health and fitness industries have become very profitable lines of work: nutritionists, doctors, personal trainers, health experts, wellness life coaches and fitness gurus are only some of the many occupations in the market. Our countdown lists the richest fitness gurus in the world according to their net worth, and you’ll come to see that this is a lucrative calling indeed.
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Are you curious about the richest fitness gurus in the world? Let’s take a look at the countdown and start the work out!
T9. Shaun Thompson
Net worth: $10 million
Better known as Shaun T, this 36-year-old American choreographer and fitness trainer began his career as Mariah Carey’s backup dancer. When he was still working as a personal trainer and teaching a fitness class at Equinox Fitness, representatives of a new fitness company asked him to submit a demo video for a new fitness workout home video series. Shaun T is now a celebrity fitness guru, famous for his Insanity and Hip-Hop Abs programs.
T9. Jackie Warner
Net worth: $10 million
Jackie Warner has done it all: acting, modeling, personal training and even coordinating scripts at Warner Brothers. On top of it all, she is also the proud owner of a gym and spa in Beverly Hills: Sky Sport and Spa. Moreover, this fitness guru is a published author and a T.V. personality; she has been featured on two Bravo reality shows, Work Out and The Intervention with Jackie Warner.
8. Richard Simmons
Net worth: $15 million
Though he’s not the wealthiest of fitness gurus, Richard Simmons definitely gets the title of the most noted fitness personality. The king of aerobics is now 66 years old but still working unrelentingly; he’s more than just a physical health expert, he’s also a political activist and an actor. The flamboyant career of Richard Simmons started in the 80’s with a series of aerobics home workout videos, but his light won’t go out just yet; Simmons still rocks his old perm and will continue to inspire people about health for years to come.
The list of the richest fitness gurus in the world continues on the next page, and you know if these guys are wealthier than Simmons, they’re doing something right.
7. Tony Horton
Net worth: $20 million
Tony Horton unsuccessfully attempted an acting and stand-up comedy career. Personal training and the fitness market obviously worked out better for him: his work out plan and DVD P90X, his own business venture –ASH Fitness- and his fitness books and accessories have made him quite rich.
6. Billy Blanks
Net worth: $30 million
Billy Blanks fitness niche has been martial arts. Nowadays, at 59 years old, the Tae Bo exercise program developer is enjoying the results of his life’s hard work. With a net worth of $30 million, he has also worked in films and television.
5. Tracy Anderson
Net worth: $110 million
You’ve probably noticed that we’ve entered the big leagues now, with a leap of $80 million between the 6th and 5th spots on the countdown. Well, Tracy Anderson’s success has a lot to do with her insanely famous clients: from Madonna to Bethenny Frankel, from Nicole Richie to Shakira, almost everyone in the entertainment business has tried out the Tracy Anderson Method. This weight-loss expert and fitness guru for the celebs owns several gyms and has a fitness DVD collection for home workout.
4. Jane Fonda
Net worth: $120 million
Actress, political activist, fashion model, writer and fitness personality. The stunning 76-year-old is a Golden Globe Award and Emmy winner, but during the 80’s, she was best known for her aerobics exercise videos and books, which were a great success.
3. Chuck Norris
Net worth: $185 million
Although he needs practically no introduction, one thing you might not know about Chuck Norris is that before he rose to fame as a martial artist, he served for the United States Air Force. His fitness and acting careers overlapped constantly throughout his life. He starred in the renowned film Way of the Dragon and the famous TV series Walker, Texas Ranger, and later became an internet meme sensation.
2. Tony Little
Net worth: $200 million
Tony Little’s trademarks are his everlasting long and blonde ponytail, and his enthusiastic personality. He made his fortune as a businessman, TV personality and with his fitness infomercial products, which have generated over $4 billion in sales worldwide.
1. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Net worth: $300 million
Our top earning fitness guru has a long list of occupations and ventures: actor, filmmaker, businessman, investor, politician, writer, philanthropist, activist… But when the Austrian first came to America, he was pursuing his bodybuilding dream. He won several titles including Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe, and is still very much involved in the fitness world through his gyms and fitness magazines.
