Meet Antoine

Antoine Howard, CEO and founder of I AM LIFTED, is an award-winning master trainer and mindset architect, who has been motivating and empowering others for 15+ years. He is a professional fitness trainer by trade, and a mindset builder by heart.

Antoine’s mission is to combine physical fitness and mental health awareness to foster habits that create a more intentional and impactful lifestyle. His ability to engage and motivate others, prioritize relationships within the Dallas community and consistently sell out classes led him, to being voted “Dallas’ Best Fitness Instructor” in 2019, making him an easy favorite among many.

During his career as a fitness professional, he has embraced opportunities to grow into a three-time, award-winning fitness professional, as well as gain in-depth experience with one-on-one and group training, gym program development and management, client relationship building and retention, and fostering community. Antoine gained a passion for developing and mentoring fitness professionals, currently coaching fitness professionals nationwide on strategic branding, client retention, and more. He also has several ongoing partnerships with national brands including lululemon, Texas Rangers, and the Dallas Mavericks, thus serving as a prominent fitness influencer in his community.

As founder and owner of I AM LIFTED, Antoine has created a platform for growth, both physically and mentally for individuals. He has cultivated an ever-growing fitness community that supports, motivates, and inspires one another — A blossoming community where you are fortified to become your best.

Antoine is a proud father of four, citing them as an endless source of motivation and his greatest inspiration.

Certifications:

  • Master Personal Training, ASFA

  • Advanced Group Fitness and Bootcamp Instructor, AFSA & NFPT

  • Schwinn Certified Cycle Instructor 

  • Bosu Elite, NFPT

  • Speed and Agility, AFSA 

  • Strength and Conditioning, AFSA

  • TRX and Kettlebell Training 

Awards and Recognitions:

  • Voted Best Fitness Instructor-2019

  • Voted Best Bootcamp in Dallas- 2021

  • Featured on WFAA TV segment- “Motivation Monday.”- 2020

  • Featured on WFAA TV segment- “Who’s Doing Great Things in Dallas.”- 2020