Charles Esther
Across industries like tech, finance, and entertainment, successful men agree on one thing — mornings begin with exercise.
Some favor Nike shoes and apparel, while others rely on Lululemon or high-tech accessories to track progress.
From ChatGPT to Peloton bikes, their fitness habits blend traditional workouts with modern tools.
Antonio White Uses ChatGPT as His Virtual Trainer
Antonio White, founder of 480 Advisors and a former US Treasury official, begins his mornings around 5 a.m.
His workouts mix yoga, strength training, and walking. Instead of a notebook, he tracks progress with ChatGPT, which he calls his “virtual personal trainer.”
White spends $20 a month on the app, uses YouTube for core workouts, and favors simple outfits like mesh Nike shorts, Converse Run Star Hike sneakers, and a Nike Elite Pro backpack.
Bobby Mollins Trains with Lululemon and Peloton
Bobby Mollins, director of internet research at Gordon Haskett, sticks to a six-day workout schedule of cycling, running, stretching, and strength training.
He swears by Lululemon T-shirts and Pace Breaker shorts, praising their fit and comfort.
After moving to Miami, he added a Salomon hydration vest for long-distance runs in the heat.
Mollins also relies on his $1,445 Peloton bike and $599 Garmin Forerunner 965 watch, keeping a streak of 129 consecutive weeks of guided workouts.
Samuel Garcia Chooses Hoka for Pain-Free Running
Venture capitalist Samuel Garcia begins his mornings with aerobic workouts like biking, swimming, or running.
After breaking a toe, his doctor recommended Hoka’s Clifton 10 sneakers, which he now wears religiously.
Garcia also wears Nike’s Dri-Fit tops to prevent discomfort during his five-to-six-mile runs.
Brannon Jones Blends Lululemon and Wearable Tech
Brannon Jones, a rising VC at AlleyCorp, balances high-intensity workouts with CrossFit classes.
He prefers light Lululemon running gear for mobility and always carries a Hydro Flask water bottle.
To track progress, he wears both an Apple Watch for real-time metrics and a Whoop wristband for recovery insights.
Chase Dwyer Keeps It Simple with Vuori and Nike
Chase Dwyer, founder of Carbon Ridge, embraces a minimalist style.
He rotates Vuori T-shirts, Nike shorts, and his staple 4T2 sneakers.
He keeps gear in a Db Journey backpack and carries an Owala water bottle to the gym.
Modi Oyewole Remains Loyal to Nike
Entrepreneur Modi Oyewole, who founded the golf community Swang, trains multiple times a week.
Although he mixes in some Lululemon pieces, Nike remains his top choice.
He carries essentials in a Nike tote and relies on Nike Metcons for strength training.
