He later created several sequels: P90X ( Power 90 Extreme), which was his breakout hit P90X2, and P90X3. He starred in a number of exercise videos including Power 90, which was marketed by BeachBody. He appeared in a Thighmaster infomercial and a Shakeology commercial and as a spokesperson for NordicTrack. He did some improv and worked as an actor. His clientele grew, eventually including Bruce Springsteen, Usher, Tom Petty, Billy Idol and Annie Lennox.
Career Īfter moving to California in 1980, Horton became a personal trainer to an executive at 20th Century Fox, working out of his garage and charging $20 per lesson. After graduation, he moved to Southern California and worked various jobs, including as a stand-up comedian and gofer for 20th Century Fox.
Tony Horton became interested in fitness when he took a weightlifting class while attending the University of Rhode Island and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. His father was a minor league baseball player, golfer, and yachtsman. His father served three years in the Army as a 1st Lieutenant, and the family was stationed at various bases around the U.S. īy the time he was 10-years old, his family had moved more than five times. He was a self-described "98-pound weakling" with a speech impediment.
Tony Horton was one of 3 children born in Westerly, Rhode Island to Anthony Sawyer Horton (Sr.) and Jean (née Gencarelli) Horton, and was raised in Trumbull, Connecticut. He is best known as the creator of the commercial home exercise regimen P90X. (born July 2, 1958), known professionally as Tony Horton, is an American personal trainer, author, and former actor.
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