Cody Rigsby cemented his status as everyone’s favorite at-home personal trainer when Peloton became one of the most popular workouts during the pandemic and now we’re finally getting the chance to learn more about him through his new book!
The 36-year-old fitness instructor and dancer has just released his memoir “XOXO, Cody,” which dives deep into his inspirational journey from poverty to a beloved personality and how he discovered self-love, and acceptance.
Cody, who is based in New York City, also competed on Dancing With the Stars season 30 and finished as second runner-up.
We caught up with Cody and learned 10 Fun Facts about him:
- When I was 5, I met Michael Jackson outside of a Toys “R” Us in LA. (At least I think it was him.)
- I auditioned for the Barbie movie as one of the Kens.
- If I didn’t have to work for a living, I would spend my time studying anthropology and learning as many languages as I could.
- I am afraid of elevators and heights.
- Not only am I a huge fan of Britney Spears, but I actually auditioned to be one of her backup dancers.
Head inside to check out the rest of the fun facts…
- In kindergarten I won a book writing contest. Foreshadowing am I right?
- Israel is the first country I ever visited outside of the U.S. when I was 26.
- I had never seen snow or a lightning bug until I was 8.
- My first concert I ever went to was an Aerosmith concert in Greensboro, NC.
- I speak conversational Portuguese and have been to Brazil 8 times.
Get your copy of Cody‘s book “XOXO, Cody” on Amazon or wherever you get your books!
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