As a former Division-1 athlete playing basketball at Hampton University, Bakari developed a passion for strength and conditioning.

After earning his Master’s degree in Kinesiology & Fitness Management from Indiana University – Bloomington, he dedicated himself to the fitness industry, training clients since 2012. His expertise spans personal training, group fitness, bootcamps, Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, high-intensity interval training, and CrossFit.

Bakari believes a fit and healthy lifestyle is built on consistency, hard work, and discipline. He lives by the motto: “Do what you have to do, so you can do what you want to do!”