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Akin Akman

Co-Founder and CEO, Aarmy

The elite athlete and founder is also a Nike Master Trainer and an IMG model for a range of global brands, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and DKNY.

Akin Akman

Akin Akman is one of the world’s most in-demand elite coach and trainer. A Master Instructor at SoulCycle, Akman also leads his signature bootcamps with a dedicated legion of followers — part of his Akin’s Army fitness brand.  He is also a Nike Master Trainer and an IMG model for a range of global brands, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY and Rag & Bone. He launched his first Akin’s Army brand collaboration with designer Todd Snyder in August 2017. A tennis prodigy, Akman spent much of his life training as a professional athlete; he was discovered and enrolled at age seven into the prestigious IMG / Bollettieri Tennis academy in Florida to train with renowned American tennis coach Nick Bollettieri.

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BoF Honours Natalia Vodianova with Global VOICES Award

Guests closed out the VOICES 2017 gathering at a Russian-themed gala celebrating the supermodel and philanthropist.

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BoF Honours Natalia Vodianova with Global VOICES Award

Guests closed out the VOICES 2017 gathering at a Russian-themed gala celebrating the supermodel and philanthropist.


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Akin Akman on Adopting the Champion's Mindset

On stage at #BoFVOICES, the former tennis player-turned-fitness influencer — whose wildly popular Soul Cycle classes sell out in minutes — says the key to getting to the next level is adaptability. Watch now.

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Akin Akman on Adopting the Champion's Mindset

On stage at #BoFVOICES, the former tennis player-turned-fitness influencer — whose wildly popular Soul Cycle classes sell out in minutes — says the key to getting to the next level is adaptability. Watch now.