Biography

Gilad Janklowicz is an Israeli-born fitness personality best known for the longest running fitness show in the United States, Bodies in Motion, and for his show Total Body Sculpt with Gilad. Raised in Israel, Janklowicz has been an athlete devoted to fitness since his high school days.

Raised in Israel, Janklowicz has been an athlete devoted to fitness since his high school days. He became a renowned Olympic hopeful in the decathlon, and a fitness instructor in the Israeli military. Janklowicz later moved to Los Angeles to attend the UCLA film school. In Los Angeles he built up a following as a fitness instructor. Janklowicz is the creator of more than 30 workout video titles. He has also been featured in many print publications. Including Arnold's Body Building For Men. In which it mentions Gilad training for the 1984 Olympics.

In 2023, Gilad felt himself drawn into Still & Moving Center, where he was warmly welcomed by our Ambassador of Aloha, Doris Morisaki. As one of Gilad’s many former television audience students and a former resident of Tel Aviv, Doris was excited to introduce Gilad to all of us. After attending his first Nia class with Renée, Gilad quickly became a beloved part of the Still & Moving faculty, bringing us Bodies in Motion, both online and in person. Diving deeper, Gilad attended and graduated from the Academy of Mindful Movement. Gilad brings his enthusiasm, his humor, and deep expertise to our community of movers.

Gilad’s career in fitness grew out of his early love for track and field. As a young boy in Israel, he showed natural ability for the sport. After finishing high school, he joined the armed forces and soon became an officer in charge of troop fitness. It was clear from the beginning that this was one of his greatest strengths and passions.

During his time in the armed forces, he competed in track and field, specializing in the Decathelon as a member of the Israeli national track team. Finding time for competitions didn’t always come easily while on active military duty. Though his commanders did their best to support his excelling in this sport, they prioritized his military duty first and foremost.