108. Akin Akman and Angela Manuel-Davis, Co-Founders of AARMY

Today I’m joined by Akin Akman and Angela Manuel-Davis,
co-founders of AARMY — a digital and in-person fitness
concept. 


 


In this episode, the team explains how AARMY accelerated its
digital transformation during the pandemic. We also talk about
the importance of building community in a virtual environment.
And we discuss the company’s hybrid offering that includes
studios, pop-ups, digital content, and potentially
hardware. 


 


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Akin Akman, Co-Founder & Chief Fitness Officer


 


As a tennis prodigy, Akin began his athlete journey at age 7 at
the world-renowned IMG Academy training with legendary coach Nick
Bollettieri. Akin has channeled all his years of training to
create the signature AARMY Method, based on an authentic
world-class athlete training philosophy. Transforming people from
diverse backgrounds and different levels of fitness into true
athletes has not only become Akin’s passion, it is also the
hallmark of his brand making him widely considered the world’s #1
group fitness coach.


 


Angela Manuel-Davis, Co-Founder & Chief Motivation
Officer 


 


Angela is one of the world’s leading fitness coaches and most
inspiring motivational speakers. Angela’s love of sports began
early and directly from her family. The daughter of a legendary
professional baseball coach, Angela went on to become a track
star and Olympic trial semi-finalist. One of the world’s top 25
100 meter runners, Angela knows firsthand how a strong foundation
of practice, goal setting, and focus can build strength in every
part of life. She blends the transformative power of sport and
spirituality to encourage a purpose-driven life in each one of
her athletes.