Caleb Marshall

Caleb Marshall (born March 18, 1993), popularly known as The Fitness Marshall,^[1] is an American fitness instructor and social media influencer. He is known for creating YouTube videos of high-energy workout routines that blend dance with exercise, aiming to make fitness accessible and enjoyable for a broad audience. Comparisons have been made to Richard Simmons, a likeness that Marshall himself embraces.^[2][3]

Caleb Marshall
Born	(1993-03-18) March 18, 1993 (age 32) Marion, Indiana, U.S.
Alma mater	Indiana University Bloomington
Occupation(s)	Social media influencer, fitness trainer, entrepreneur
Years active	2014 – present
Website	thefitnessmarshall.com

Marshall started his YouTube channel in October 2014, and by 2018, he had amassed over 1 million followers.^[4] His workout video to "Me Too" by Meghan Trainor garnered 1 million views overnight, earning recognition from the singer herself.^[2] As of August 2024, The Fitness Marshall has a following of 6.6 million users on YouTube and 3.5 million on TikTok. Marshall uses his platform to advocate for causes such as The Trevor Project and body positivity.^[5][6]

Beyond his online success, Marshall has ventured into the fashion industry with his inclusive activewear brand, Active Booty.^[7] Designed to promote comfort and confidence for all body types, his clothing line has further solidified his influence and appeal to a diverse audience.^[8]

Background

Marshall was born and raised in Marion, Indiana.^[9] From a young age, he exhibited a passion for dance and fitness. He attended Indiana University, where he graduated in 2015 with a degree in film production.^[10] During his time at university, Marshall taught cardio hip-hop classes and rediscovered his love for dance. He began to merge his love for dance with his interest in fitness, laying the groundwork for his future career.^[2]