Kari Anderson – 2025 NFHOF Inductee
(Born: May 22, 1956) - Kari is the owner of The Seattle Gym (formerly ProRobics) in Seattle, WA since 1982--teaching over 40 years and producing several dozen award-winning workout DVDs/videos, including GreatMoves Instructor Series and projects with IDEA, NIKE, Shape & PNWBallet. With a BS in Exercise Science she is an internationally recognized Convention Presenter, training instructors worldwide—and selected as part of BodyPump™ USA launch team.
Kari has been honored with IDEA Businessperson OTY 1993, IDEA Instructor OTY 1994 and ACE Fitness Director OTY 2003. More recently Co-founder of a livestream startup—creating VFit Online, a current live-class workout resource for gym members. Kari has lifetime experience in sports/dance, awarded Jr. National Gold Medal in Synchronized Swimming, a scholarship with The Joffrey Ballet in NY and currently competing on multiple USTA tennis teams.
Her perspective for fitness training and choreography development are highly acclaimed in the fitness industry.
www.theSeattleGym.com
Dr. Jerry Moylan, DC - 2025 NFHOF Inductee
(Born: March 25, 1953) - Dr. Jerry spent much of his youth as one of 13 children in Chicago and parts of Northern & Southern California. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 1987 from Palmer West and since then has been helping not only athletes but people who suffer from chronic disease and those who want to maintain vitality in their old age. Dr. Jerry is a lifelong athlete himself, participating at maximum output in a wide variety of sports.
Dr. Moylan was inducted into the AAU Strength Sports Hall of Fame and has been winning AAU world titles in powerlifting and Feats of Strength since 2012, amassing 30 individual world titles and setting more than 70 American & World records in six different sports: Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, Feats of Strength, Strongman, Mas wrestling & Bodybuilding.
Dr. Jerry has completed several fitness events, among them; three Ironman Triathlons, the Boston Marathon, the Scottish Highland Games, Crossfit Open competitions and is a Master’s Kettlebell World Champion.
He has authored a book, “Dr. Jerry's Recipe for Optimal Health.” He has been helping people have healthier live for 45 years.
www.MoylanChiropractic.com
Danny Torgl – 2025 NFHOF Inductee
(Born: January 21, 1960) - Danny's journey to becoming a renowned figure in the world of fitness began when he trained under the legendary Vince Gironda at his gym in Studio City, CA in 1981. Since then, Danny Torgl has amassed an impressive record of over 2000 championship wins for his clients in prestigious competitions. His expertise and insights into fitness and training have captivated audiences worldwide, making him a sought-after figure in the industry.
In addition to his personal training success, Danny has extended his influence to professional sports, having trained several NFL athletes and has worked as a Professional Bodyguard for numerous renowned celebrities. He has garnered a massive following of fans across different Social Media platforms. Today, Danny Torgl continues to inspire and empower individuals through his Certified Master Trainer status at his OnPoint Gym in Wofford Heights, California.
www.DannyTorgl.com
AG Spalding – 2025 NFHOF Inductee
(Born: September 2, 1849 – Died: September 9, 1915) – Albert Goodwill Spalding (AG) was an American pitcher, manager and executive in the early years of professional baseball and was the co-founder of the Spalding Sporting Goods Company. He played major league baseball between 1871 and 1878. Spalding remained active after retirement as president and part-owner of the Chicago White Stockings. In the 1880s, he took players on the first world tour of baseball.
In 1876 while Spalding was playing and organizing the league, Spalding and his brother Walter began a sporting goods store in Chicago, which grew rapidly to 14 stores by 1901 and expanded into a manufacturer and distributor of all kinds of sporting equipment. The company became synonymous with “Sporting Goods" and is still a going concern.
From 1892 to 1941, AG sold books under the name Spalding Athletic Library on many different sports.
In 1900 Spalding was appointed by President McKinley as the USA's Commissioner at that year's Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France.
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