Here at Washingtonian, we are all about guiding you to your best DC life. And in the field of health and fitness, that means finding the people who are going to inspire you to eat better, work out harder, and live healthier. Since there’s nothing quite as inspirational as working out with someone who is in way, way better shape than you, we give you 12 of DC’s fittest trainers who will fill your feed with #fitspo. Because really, if they don’t make you want to work out, nothing can.
James Barnett
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He teaches 20 classes a week and loves avocado toast. Enough said. Book him at: Solidcore, Cut Seven
Victoria Brown
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She’s a SoulCycle instructor and a Wilhelmina model—and she has a crazy-good athleisure wardrobe we’d be happy to steal. Book her at: SoulCycle.
Meng Wa
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From her yoga poses to her colorful lunch bowls, Meng is total #goals. Book her at: CorePower Yoga.
Pamela Trujillo
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She almost makes one of DC’s toughest workouts look easy. Book her at: Zengo Cycle, Solidcore.
Kareem Cooper
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Return to your high school glory days with Kareem (pictured right) with his sports-team conditioning classes at Cut Seven, then follow him at @kareem_cooper. Book him at: Cut Seven.
Hannah Bornstein
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Come for the barre, stay for the smoothie bowls. Book her at: Flybarre.
Alex & Chris Perrin
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They’re the husband-and-wife team behind Cut Seven, so we’re going to pair them up here too. She’s @dcsweats, he’s @chrisperrin7 (and if you want to go nuts, their dog, Burpee, is @burpeedog). Book them at: Cut Seven.
DJ Gerrish
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Motivation from your feed and the leader podium. Book him at: SoulCycle.
Christa Aiken
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She’s a former Redskins cheerleader-turned-trainer, both of which require being in seriously good shape. Book her at: Blast.
Errick McAdams
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The only thing more inspiring than his muscles are his daily motivational Instagram videos. Book him at: Errick McAdams Personal Trainer.
Deanna Robinson
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The super-fit Nike Trainer and bootcamp leader can totally whip you into shape. Book her at: Fab Body Factory.
Christie Horan
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A barre instructor and an NBA dancer, your jaw will drop when you see her killer moves on the court. Book her at: FlyBarre.
Caroline Cunningham joined Washingtonian in 2014 after moving to the DC area from Cincinnati, where she interned and freelanced for Cincinnati Magazine and worked in content marketing. She currently resides in College Park.
