Danny Johnson's path to fitness guru status started with a paralyzing illness. Unable to walk after contracting E. coli while working as an acrobat at Sea World, Danny committed herself to hours of self-rehabilition in the gym. And what began as recovery evolved into a career the moment she decided to complete her certification — as well as a master's degree in exercise science and health promotion — to become a personal trainer and share her knowledge with others.
Eventually, Danny decided to go beyond the gym by creating the Sweaty Betties in 2011. The Sweaty Betties, an "irreverent group of women who are looking to get fit and have a whole lot of fun along the way," is an ever-growing online community of women dedicated to being fit in style. With more than 28,000 fans on Facebook alone, it's easy to see that women across the globe are embracing the enthusiastic, kick-butt, "don't be a bitch" style of Sweaty Betty motivation.