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About Alex McBrairty

Alex McBrairty is a formerly obese kid turned fitness and motivation expert. He uses his own transformation story to help inspire others to take control of their lives. Blending fitness and psychology, Alex coaches men and women to master their mindset, discover their inner awesome, and live their best life.


Alex McBrairty is a formerly obese kid turned fitness and motivation expert. He uses his own transformation story to help inspire others to take control of their lives. Blending fitness and psychology, Alex coaches men and women to master their mindset, discover their inner awesome, and live their best life.

Alex graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in psychology, where he helped manage a research team that studied motivation theory. Alex is a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), as well as a recipient of the Community Leadership Award from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.

Alex writes and speaks on a variety of health, wellness, and lifestyle topics.

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