A military brat, Terrance Riggins moved about the country playing football throughout his youth before settling in at Denbigh High School in Newport News. After graduating, he attended the College of William and Mary on a full scholarship where he continued to play football while completing his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a minor in psychology.
Riggins spent the next four years working in physical therapy and in doing so discovered a love for personal training. He joined Bdefined in 2015 where he greets clients with his warm, broad smile and jovial demeanor. But make no mistake; when it’s time to work, he gives you his A-game and expects you to reciprocate.
My fitness philosophy involves…
…pulling from different things. I take a lot from my PT background. I like to [create fitness plans] that are dynamic and explosive.
My clients would say that…
…I’m tough with a smile. I don’t take it easy on people. I’m upbeat, happy and positive about it, but I’m still going to make you work no matter what.
When I’m not in the gym, you can find me…
…taking pictures, [shooting] videos, reading, playing sports—football, soccer, basketball, tennis.
The Movie that inspires me is…
…Remember the Titans.
On my workout playlist, you’ll find…
…audiobooks. I’m looking to get the most out of everything.
The clients that inspire me are…
…the ones willing to put in the work and who come in even if they have a bad day. They know that working out is important for their lifestyle and that they have to push themselves at home, too. Compliance is key.
You should embrace a lifestyle of fitness because…
…it beats the alternative. You have one body and you have to take care of it. If you’re diligent [in caring for your body], it will treat you well.
