About Danielle

Danielle Gray is a celebrity trainer, fitness contributor for NBC’s TODAY Show, an on-camera host, internationally published fitness model, and the founder of Train Like A Gymnast - a holistic fitness and lifestyle brand empowering women to move with strength, confidence, and control.

Born and raised in Manhattan Beach, CA by a single mother, Danielle discovered gymnastics at age 4 and went on to compete as a Junior Olympic gymnast, training over 20 hours per week before retiring at 15. Though she once shied away from the spotlight, her athleticism, charisma, and authentic connection with others would later lead her to thrive on set and in front of the camera.

After earning her degree in Public Relations and a minor in Consumer Behavior from the University of Southern California, Danielle channeled her discipline into personal training, pole fitness, and aerial arts — eventually becoming a national-level professional pole fitness competitor.

In 2016, Danielle turned down a promotion at her full-time desk job to take a chance on a career in fitness because she would “rather fall flat on her face than go another 20-40 years and wonder, ‘what if?’”. She quickly built a reputation as a results-driven, integrity-led trainer working with a diverse range of clients—including executives, celebrities, professionals, seniors, and children. Her certifications include:

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer

• Women’s Fitness Specialist

• Youth Exercise Specialist

• Corrective Exercise Specialist

• Functional Bodyweight & Kettlebell (L1 & L2) Certified

• Pre & Postnatal Certified

• Precision Nutrition L1

• Adult & Child CPR & AED Certified

In the modeling world, after booking her first major national campaign in December 2016 for Lorna Jane, Danielle signed with one of the most elite modeling agencies in the world, Wilhelmina Models, and was with them for five years before branching out to new markets with different representation. She has worked with notable brands such as Nike, UnderArmour, Hoka, Fabletics, Popsugar, Reebok, Microsoft, Mattel, Meta, Equinox, NBCUniversal, and more.

As the founder of Train Like A Gymnast (TLAG), Danielle has cultivated a strong wellness community and developed a suite of tools: a fitness app, global retreats, challenges, workshops, hundreds of workout programs, and premium coaching. TLAG helps women reconnect with their inner athlete—building back confidence and control over their bodies and lives.

Danielle’s signature style blends elite athleticism with warmth and a grounded presence. On-camera, what you see is what you get through her professionalism and authenticity. Her mission: to shift the over-complicated narratives around wellness, aging, consumer consumption, and self-worth. Whether she’s training a celebrity, leading a retreat, or hosting on air, Danielle is on a mission to help women of all backgrounds feel strong, seen, and unstoppable.

Looking to the future, Danielle aims to continue growing her career in modeling and hosting as well as Train Like A Gymnast to expand her impact to help even more individuals achieve their wellness goals. She also aspires to motivate others through her speaking engagements by sharing her mental health journey and personal development expertise to inspire and uplift audiences worldwide.