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Top Black-owned Fitness Businesses to Support in 2026 and Beyond

Published on
April 18, 2023
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December 4, 2025
Written by
Apra Pathak

Explore the top Black-owned fitness businesses to support in 2026, featuring inspiring brands, trainers, and innovators reshaping the global fitness industry.

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Taking this opportunity to celebrate the achievements and influences of Black people in various communities, FitBudd is highlighting some extraordinary Black trainers who are also using personal training software to change the game.

1. Samaria Cozart

App Name: Samaria Ari Fitness

Instagram: @samariaarifitness 

Samaria is a CPT-certified fitness trainer and owner of Samaria Ari Fitness.

Samaria Ari Fitness is designed to ignite healthy lifestyles through personal fitness and nutritional plans created specifically for you and your DNA. 

2. Vania Dyson

App Name: Powered by Silver Fox

Instagram: @vaniashnay  

Vania is a fitness trainer from Indianapolis, but she is so much more than that.

Along with her passion for fitness, she always dwells in cosplay, stand-up comedy, and more!

She is also a CPT-certified trainer that provides her clients personalized workouts and nutrition plans.

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3. Justin Perkins

App Name: Lion Den Training

Instagram: @justinperkins_377  

Justin’s mission at the Lion's Den is sharing the best knowledge with poise, boldness, and strength. He engages his clients in military-inspired training at its highest level of fitness intensity. 

For Justin, motivation is key, progress is inevitable, and quitting is not an option.

4. Yadiyah Letellier

App Name: Body By Chef

Instagram: @bodybychef   

A Brooklyn native, Chef Yadiyah Letellier is a young and charismatic chef on the rise. 

As an athlete, Chef Letellier finds importance in an active lifestyle and a well-balanced diet. However, a balanced diet does not have to be bland or expensive! In fact, his goal with All Eats LLC is to teach others how to prepare healthy, flavorful meals on a budget while incorporating an active lifestyle.

5. Alim Shabazz

App Name: For Fathers Fitness 2.0

Instagram: @forfathersfitness 

With over 20 years of experience in professional athletics and pharmaceuticals/nutraceuticals, Ali has dedicated his life to helping others transform their bodies and lead healthier lifestyles.

As a former professional athlete and wellness expert, Ali understands what it takes to succeed in the world of fitness

6. Monica Peters

App Name: MFTC

Instagram: @thecoachpeters

Monica Peters brings over 30 years of experience as a personal trainer leading group fitness classes and managing several private studios She has a coaching background that spans middle school, the general public, athletes, and college.

Regarding health and fitness, Coach Peters believes in sustainability over all else! 

“Sure, there are great "12-week programs, 1-month challenges, 90-day transformations", but when you finish that, what's next? Another 12-week program?” - Monica Peters

7. Tracy Williams

App Name: TNW Fitness

Instagram: @tracywilliams   

Tracy is a certified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, and an IFBB professional athlete passionate about inspiring, motivating, and sharing knowledge with others to live a more fit and healthy lifestyle. 

She is actively involved, contributes to the fitness community, and provides easily accessible plans for achieving your desired physique.

8. Karim Abdullah

App Name: FitFitUniversity

Instagram: @fitfituniversity  

Karim believes that fitness can be achieved anywhere. It doesn't matter if you work out at home, at a gym, outside, or on vacation. 

Through his fitness business, he helps clients of all backgrounds- beginners to professionals - work out and maintains a healthy lifestyle.

Karim works on the motto: We only get one body, and it’s up to us to take care of it.

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Many of them provide equipment-free at-home workouts, so all you need to achieve your fitness goals is willpower and their guidance.

Happy Training!

Meet the author

Apra Pathak

Meet Apra Pathak, a social media virtuoso and expert blogger dedicated to helping personal trainers thrive digitally.

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Yangzey Sherpa leads content strategy at FitBudd, overseeing content planning and execution across fitness-focused digital channels. With over five years of experience in SEO and content, she works closely with the fitness industry to ensure content aligns with the needs of coaches, trainers, and gym owners. Her role keeps her deeply connected to fitness business workflows, coaching models, and how professionals use digital platforms to grow.

Yangzey Sherpa

Content Strategist & Marketer

Apra Pathak has worked closely within the fitness niche for several years, supporting personal trainers and fitness coaches through content and digital marketing initiatives. Her experience centers on understanding how fitness professionals build visibility, communicate value, and engage clients online. Through sustained involvement with fitness-focused platforms and audiences, she has developed a strong understanding of the digital needs and growth challenges faced by modern fitness businesses.

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Aishwarya Mehra has been actively involved in fitness-focused digital marketing, working closely with brands and platforms that serve coaches, trainers, and fitness businesses. Her experience spans engagement-driven strategies designed specifically for fitness audiences. Through ongoing exposure to fitness campaigns and communities, she remains closely aligned with how fitness professionals attract, convert, and retain clients in digital environments.

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Suchandra Das has contributed content within the fitness niche, working on resources designed for coaches, trainers, and fitness business owners. Her experience involves supporting fitness-related topics with clear, structured, and accessible content. Through consistent involvement with fitness-focused platforms, she has developed familiarity with coaching workflows, client communication, and the informational needs of fitness professionals.

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FitBudd is a fitness technology platform built exclusively for coaches, personal trainers, gym owners, and fitness professionals. The platform supports fitness businesses through branded apps, white-labeled solutions, and websites designed around real coaching and training workflows. FitBudd works closely with the global fitness community, maintaining deep, ongoing involvement in the fitness industry.

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Ankit Uniyal has worked extensively with fitness-focused content, supporting platforms that cater to personal trainers, gym owners, and fitness professionals. His experience includes optimizing and structuring content around fitness-related search behavior and user intent. Through continued involvement in the fitness niche, he has gained a strong understanding of how trainers and coaches build discoverability and authority online.

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CEO, FitBudd

Saumya Mittal is the Co-Founder and CEO of FitBudd. Since 2021, she has been actively engaged in the fitness technology sector, collaborating with global fitness companies to foster digital growth and scalable operations. With over a decade of experience leading high-impact projects in engineering and operations, Saumya has a strong background in developing reliable and scalable systems. Through FitBudd, she is dedicated to addressing the evolving needs of fitness professionals worldwide.

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Marketing Lead

Kinshuk Snehi has been closely involved in the fitness space for over four years. Through his work at FitBudd, he has contributed to shaping how fitness professionals build their online presence, attract clients, and scale sustainable coaching businesses. Deeply interested in the intersection of fitness, technology, and growth, Kinshuk brings a hands-on understanding of the challenges faced by modern trainers. His passion lies in building systems and strategies that support long-term consistency, both in fitness journeys and business growth.

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Product Manager

Kanika Verma has been closely involved in building solutions for the fitness industry, working with platforms used by coaches and trainers globally. Her experience includes direct exposure to fitness coaching workflows and operational needs. Through sustained involvement in fitness-focused product development, she has developed a strong understanding of how fitness professionals manage clients, programs, and daily operations.

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Graphic Designer

Tanya Sharma has worked on branding initiatives within the fitness niche, supporting fitness platforms and businesses with visual identity design. Her experience includes creating brand systems used by coaches, trainers, and fitness-focused products. Through ongoing involvement in fitness-related design projects, she remains closely connected to how fitness brands communicate trust and professionalism.

Tanya Sharma

Graphic Designer

Niharika Sonavane has contributed to visual design projects within the fitness industry, supporting platforms and brands serving fitness professionals. Her experience spans creating digital assets used across fitness apps, websites, and marketing materials. Through continued work in the fitness niche, she remains closely aligned with the visual communication needs of coaches and fitness businesses.

Niharika Sonavane

Performance Marketing Specialist

Elesh Patel has worked extensively on marketing initiatives within the fitness niche, managing paid campaigns for fitness-focused products and services. His experience includes supporting platforms that target personal trainers, gym owners, and fitness creators. Through long-term involvement in fitness marketing, he remains closely connected to how fitness professionals discover and adopt digital tools.

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