Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie Tortorich (born September 27, 1962) is an author, podcast host, entrepreneur, fitness trainer, model, and motivational speaker based in Beverly Hills, California.

Fitness career

His career began in New Orleans, Louisiana after he graduated from Tulane University. He became a fitness trainer while living in New Orleans, and hosted a top-rated radio show on WSMB. He also worked at Newman High School in New Orleans as a strength and conditioning coach.

Author

Tortorich wrote a children's book, titled "Monty".

In July 2013, Tortorich released his second book called "Fitness Confidential." The book was written with Dean Lorey.

Podcasts and internet personality

In 2012, he started the "Angriest Trainer" podcast, or more commonly known as "Vinnie Tortorich, Celebrity Trainer" with co-host Anna Vocino. This podcast has been re-branded as the Fitness Confidential Podcast.

Personal life

He was an athlete at Ascension Catholic High School in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. He studied on a football scholarship at Tulane University.

He has participated in the Furnace Creek 508 bicycle race, produced by AdventureCORPS, Inc., as a solo competitor and has completed it multiple times. His story has been featured in several publications, including Westside Today, The Signal, and The Acorn.

Diagnosed with leukemia in July 2007, he continued to train for marathon cycling events. After his cancer went into remission, he raised money for less-fortunate patients through the non-profit organization Maximum Hope Foundation.

He currently lives in Los Angeles with actress Serena Scott Thomas.

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