A Chicago native and lifelong athlete, Gideon Akande graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, where he played NCAA Division I football. In 2010, he became a full-time personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Since then, his success and following have skyrocketed, with Huffington Post naming his Instagram feed one of the best fitness accounts in the country. Gideon’s versatile training techniques will challenge your body in every direction, as he consistently motivates with his positive attitude, contagious energy, and wholehearted belief in each person’s success.

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