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Jeanette Jenkins

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Jeanette Jenkins
Born
Hollywood, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
EducationBS in Human Kinetics
Alma materUniversity of Ottawa
OccupationFitness Trainer
OrganizationThe Hollywood Trainer LLC
Known forFitness instruction books and methods of physical exercises
Notable workThe Hollywood Trainer Weight-Loss Plan - 21 Days to Make Healthy Living a Lifetime Habit; 600 Calories in 60 Minutes Workout
Websitehttps://thehollywoodtrainer.com/

Jeanette Jenkins is an American fitness trainer and author of The Hollywood Trainer Weight-Loss Plan - 21 Days to Make Healthy Living a Lifetime Habit book and of various training programs on fitness exercises and healthy eating. She is the founder of The Hollywood Trainer company, which also provides fitness programs and personal coaching for athletes, artists, and entertainers. Jeanette has appeared in training videos on social media, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

Early life and education

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Jeanette Jenkins was born in Hollywood, California, and grew up in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.[1] She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa in 1997.

Jenkins holds certifications in fields such as nutrition, weight training, kickboxing, pilates, yoga, and metabolic testing.[2] She currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California.

Career

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Jenkins started her career as a trainer for the university's men's football team, addressing sports injuries.[3]

Upon completion of her studies at the University of Ottawa in 1997, Jeanette moved to Los Angeles and began teaching fitness classes.[3] Jeanette then founded her own fitness training company, The Hollywood Trainer LLC.[4]

In 2001, she appeared on Season 1, Episode 3 of Fear Factor (Jet Ski to Helicopter/Eat Beetles/Rope Crawl).[5] The episode aired on 06/25/2001.

Since then, Jenkins has been a personal training coach for many artists, including Pink, Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys and Tracee Ellis Ross, among others.[6]

She also had collaborations with Jurnee Smollett[7] and Nia Long, and was enlisted as trainer by Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson.[8][9] Jenkins bases her technique on measurements of body fat percentage, using two methods: bioelectrical impedance and with calipers.[10] The Hollywood Trainer Club's programs include the 30-Day Butt Challenge and 10-Day Ab Blast Challenge and the Bikini Bootcamp.[6][11]

Since 2007, Jeanette has published a book and created a series of fitness instruction videos, which have been translated into twelve different languages.[3] She also launched “thehollywoodtrainerclub.com,” an online club, discussing fitness and healthy lifestyle;[1][4]

Jenkins frequently has appeared as a fitness expert on topics such as fitness, nutrition and workout regimens in television programs "Good Morning America,"[12] and in outlets like ABC News,[13] and People Magazine,[14][15] as well as in her alma mater, the University of Ottawa.[16] An advocate of contemporary fitness movement, called the Mindfulness Era, Jeanette is arguably considered among the first trainers in the fitness industry who encouraged people of color to be more involved as health and wellness practitioners,[2][17][18][19][20] Jeanette is also known for starting fitness contests in social media platforms TikTok and YouTube, as well as Instagram and Meta.[21][22] In 2020, her "600 calories in 60 minutes Challenge," a cardio-sculpting kickboxing workout posted on TikTok, became a viral hit, with over 15 million views.[22]

Jeanette was part of the Nike Fitness as a Nike Training Club Ambassador[23] and as a Nike Elite Athlete expert.[24] She was also signed by Apple as a special guest fitness instructor for Fitness+.[25][26] Aside from this, Jenkins co-created Apple's Health and Fitness Walk Program with Jay Blahnik.[27]

As a volunteer UNICEF Kid Power coach, Jeanette collaborated with Pink, to motivate kids in the US to stay fit while raising donations for malnourished children around the world.[28] She ran the 2016 NYC Marathon, her first marathon, in support of Keep a Child Alive, an organization co-founded by Alicia Keys.[29] Since 2010, Jeanette has been an advocate of the "Samburu Project," donating a well in her family's name.[30]

Publications

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  • The Hollywood Trainer Weight-Loss Plan - 21 Days to Make Healthy Living a Lifetime Habit, (2007) by Putnam Adult. (Re-printed by Perigee Trade in 2009).

List of workout videos

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Year Released Title Fitness focus
2020 Sister Series Workouts N/A
2020 30 Day Total Body Bootcamp N/A
2015 Bikini Bootcamp Vol. 2 Aerobics and Toning
2013 Sexy Abs Cardio Workout Aerobics and Toning
2012 Cardio Kickboxing Cardio
2011 Sexy Abs Core
2010 Power Yoga N/A
2010 Blast the Belly Fat Aerobics and Toning
2009 Bikini Bootcamp Aerobics and Toning
2008 Sexy Arms and Legs Aerobics and Training
2008 Crunch Super Charged Kickbox Party Aerobics
2007 21 Day Total Body Circuit Workout Aerobics and Toning
2007 Core and Stretch it Out Core

References

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  1. ^ a b "ABOUT US – Jeanette Jenkins".
  2. ^ a b "Meet The Fitness Advocates Bringing Generational Health and Wellness to the Community". Ebony. 2022-08-05.
  3. ^ a b c "Trainer to the stars". Tabaret.
  4. ^ a b "Jeanette Jenkins – NBMBAA".
  5. ^ "Here's What Happened To These 10 'Fear Factor' Winners". TheThings. May 31, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Fitness Star: Jeanette Jenkins". legacy.bikini.com. 2016-04-13.
  7. ^ "PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT: Kelly Rowland, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Jeanette Jenkins, Jurnee Smollett, Melanie Fiona & More Sweat It Out!". The YBF. 2015-02-19.
  8. ^ "Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson on running, fitness and weight gain". Chicago Tribune. 8 March 2013.
  9. ^ "Shawn Johnson Explains How To Stay On Track With Your Fitness Goals". Teen Vogue. 2013-02-05.
  10. ^ updated, Adreon Patterson last (2022-06-08). "Trainer Who Offended Queen Latifah After Calling Her Obese Shares Her Side Of The Story". CINEMABLEND.
  11. ^ "Bikini workouts: Buffing up to brave the beach". Reuters. 2010-04-05.
  12. ^ "I tried a workout and diet plan from Pink and Alicia Keys' trainer: Here's what happened". Good Morning America.
  13. ^ "Celebrity Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Shares the Workout Secrets of Stars' Red Carpet-Ready Bodies". ABC News.
  14. ^ Olya, Gabrielle (2016-11-05). "Celebrity Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Gives Her Top Tips for Runners, from Beginners to Marathon Hopefuls". People.
  15. ^ "Jeanette Jenkins Shares How Pink Is Dropping Her Baby Weight". Peoplemag.
  16. ^ "Transcription - uOttaKnow podcast (Season 2, Episode 4)". Alumni.
  17. ^ "The Evolution Of Fitness Culture Goes Beyond Leotards & ThighMasters". The Zoe Report. 3 January 2022.
  18. ^ Anderer, John (2021-12-28). "The 5 Highest-Paid Celeb Personal Trainers on Instagram". Eat This Not That.
  19. ^ "The West Coast fitness gurus you need to follow on Instagram". Los Angeles Times. 2016-09-21.
  20. ^ "Fitness gurus on Instagram share their secrets on staying motivated". Deccan Chronicle. 2016-01-14.
  21. ^ "A Total-Body HIIT Workout You Can Do in Under 15 Minutes". SELF. 2019-03-14.
  22. ^ a b "We Tried the "600 Calories in 60 Minutes" Workout TikTok Is Obsessed With". InsideHook.
  23. ^ namcgloster (2011-03-24). "Vixen Health + Fitness: Jeanette Jenkins Checks In About Nike Training Club App, Gives Three Favorite Clients & Explains Why Green Vegetables Are Key". VIBE.com.
  24. ^ "Jeanette Jenkins Workout Routine and Diet Plan". Fitness Clone. 2021-03-31.
  25. ^ "Jeanette Jenkins". Apple Fitness+.
  26. ^ Low, Cherlyn (2021-06-24). "Apple's artist-themed Fitness+ workouts start this Monday". Engadget.
  27. ^ "Health and Fitness Walk Combines Exercise and Technology". TAPintoEdison. 2019-02-25.
  28. ^ "Jeanette Jenkins". MN2S.
  29. ^ "Celebrity Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Shares Her Best Running Tips". Peoplemag.
  30. ^ "The Samburu Project's 2nd Annual Splash Bash: Celebrating 9 Years of Sustainable Water for Over 60,000 People". PRWeb.