Caleb Marshall

Caleb Marshall
Born (1993-03-18) March 18, 1993
Alma materIndiana University Bloomington (BA)
OccupationsSocial media influencer, fitness trainer, entrepreneur
Years active2014 – present
Spouse
Cameron Moody
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(m. 2023)​
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2014–present
Subscribers7.08 million
Views3.213 billion
Last updated: January 23, 2026
Websitethefitnessmarshall.com

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 producing YouTube workout videos that combine dance and aerobic exercise for a broad audience. Comparisons have been made to Richard Simmons, a likeness that Marshall himself embraces.[2][3]

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 January 2026, The Fitness Marshall has a following of 7 million users on YouTube and 3.8 million on TikTok. Marshall uses his platform to advocate for causes such as The Trevor Project and body positivity.[5][6] Beyond digital content, Marshall operates Active Booty, an activewear line designed for a diverse range of body sizes.[7][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 Bachelor of Arts 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] Marshall is openly gay and in October 2023, he married his partner, Cameron Moody.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ Chmielewski, Dawn C. (January 2, 2018). "'Life Of A Fitness Pop Star' Series To Premiere On Verizon's go90 App". Deadline. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Kupchella, Brandi (August 23, 2017). "Why Everyone Is Crazy About The Fitness Marshall (and You Will Be Too)". Popsugar. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Bailey, Leslie (February 21, 2017). "Body Wise: The Fitness Marshall". Indianapolis Monthly. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Farokhmanesh, Megan (September 5, 2018). "Not all popular YouTubers are raking in cash for their videos". The Verge. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  5. ^ Hale, James (June 20, 2019). "The Fitness Marshall Is Using His Booty-Poppin' Dance Routines To Raise $25,000+ For The Trevor Project". Tubefilter. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Caviness, Tyler Hardin and Katie (February 25, 2019). "ECU hosts YouTube sensation focusing on body positivity". WCTI. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "Meet Instagram Hottie Caleb Marshall". Socialite Life. March 23, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  8. ^ Brodsky, Samantha (March 5, 2021). "Camo, Mesh, and Confidence: Check Out The Fitness Marshall's Activewear Line". Popsugar. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  9. ^ "The Fitness Marshall's New Series 'Life Of A Fitness Pop Star' Will Give You Even More Reason To Love The YouTube Sensation". Bustle. January 5, 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  10. ^ Gibeaut, Blakeley. "Alumnus 'Fitness Marshall' channels Britney Spears, Richard Simmons". The Media School. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  11. ^ Our Love Story on YouTube
  12. ^ @thefitnessmarshall; (October 14, 2024). "Happy 1 year wedding anniversary @cameronmoody πŸ’πŸ’•". Retrieved January 23, 2026 – via Instagram.