Jason Walsh
Jason Walsh | |
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| Born | November 17, 1975 Missouri, U.S. |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
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| Organization | Rise Movement; Rise Nation; RISE311 |
| Known for | Training actors for physically demanding film roles; founding Rise Nation and Rise Movement |
Jason Walsh is an American fitness trainer and entrepreneur known for training actors for physically demanding film roles.[1] He is the founder of Rise Movement, a training studio in West Hollywood, and the creator of Rise Nation, a VersaClimber-based group fitness concept founded in 2014. In 2024, he became a co-founder and the public face of RISE311, a plant-based protein brand. Walsh’s known clients include Bradley Cooper, Matt Damon, Brie Larson, Emma Stone, John Krasinski, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Pedro Pascal, among countless others.
Early life
Walsh was born on November 17, 1975, and is a Missouri native. He was raised as an only child by his mother. He credits his uncle John, described as a naturalist, survivalist, and climber, as the early influence who helped shape his interest in physical fitness and healthy eating.
Education
Walsh earned a B.A. in Exercise & Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with studies focused on nutrition, kinesiology, and physiology.[1] During college, he was mentored by Olympic coach Greg Gatz.
Personal life
Walsh is known as an outdoorsman. In 2016, he began dating actress and singer Hilary Duff and made their relationship public in October of that year.[2]
Career
Walsh’s celebrity training and film preparation focus on designing training programs and body transformations for film and television roles. Some of his most notable work was for Bradley Cooper in American Sniper, Matt Damon in the Jason Bourne series, Brie Larson in Captain Marvel, Emma Stone in Battle of the Sexes, John Krasinski in 13 Hours, Amy Adams in American Hustle, Alison Brie in GLOW, Jake Gyllenhaal in Road House, and Pedro Pascal in Gladiator II as well as The Fantastic Four: First Steps.[1][3]
In 2014, Walsh founded Rise Nation, a group fitness concept centered on VersaClimber workouts.[4][5] The brand expanded beyond Los Angeles to multiple locations across the United States and around the world.
Walsh also founded Rise Movement, a training studio based in West Hollywood.[6][7] It serves as both a personal training facility and a hub connected to his broader fitness methodology and brand.
In 2024, Walsh co-founded RISE311, a plant-based protein brand. He has been described as a hands-on co-founder and the brand’s public face.[8][9] The product is positioned as addressing digestive issues while performing comparably to whey protein, without the thick or chalky texture often associated with plant-based powders.
Awards and certifications
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) — National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)[10]
- Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) — National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)[11]
Media coverage
Walsh and his businesses have been covered across fitness, lifestyle, business, and television media. Notable mentions include:
- Athletech News — “How Celebrity Trainer Jason Walsh Created RISE311 for Plant-Based Protein Innovation” (Sept 2024)[8]
- The Manual — “The secret behind A-list physiques: How Hollywood trainer Jason Walsh helps actors get movie-ready”[12]
- Las Vegas Weekly — “Top trainer Jason Walsh on sculpting celebs and being ‘the broccoli’” (2016)[13]
- NetSuite — “It’s the Climb: Jason Walsh Ascends Adversity and Takes Rise Nation to the Top”[4]
- KTLA — “Rise Nation Versaclimber Workout; Health Smart.” (2015 TV segment)[5]
- Dave Asprey / Human Upgrade podcast #1138 (long-form interview)[14]
- O.N.S Manual — “The Rise Movement: Jason Walsh”[6]
- ASBN — “RISE311: How celebrity trainer Jason Walsh turned years of coaching into a mission-driven brand”[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Jason Walsh". LinkedIn. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ Brendish, L. "Hilary Duff Shares a Kiss With Trainer Beau Jason Walsh During Date Night". WKYC. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ Trepany, C. (October 7, 2024). "I worked out with Jake Gyllenhaal, Matt Damon's trainer. The results shocked me". USA Today. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Fisher, K. "It's the Climb: Jason Walsh Ascends Adversity and Takes Rise Nation to the Top". NetSuite. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Rise Nation: VersaClimber Workout". KTLA. April 29, 2015. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Rise Movement: Jason Walsh". ONS Manual. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Rise Movement". Instagram. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Rise311 Plant-Based Protein Powder". Athletech News. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Rise311: How Celebrity Trainer Jason Walsh Turned Years of Coaching Into a Mission-Driven Brand". ASBN. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)". National Strength and Conditioning Association. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ "NSCA-CPT". National Strength and Conditioning Association. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Jason Walsh: Hollywood Fitness Training and Plant-Based Protein". The Manual. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Top Trainer Jason Walsh: Bourne Movie, 13 Hours". Las Vegas Weekly. January 30, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Jason Walsh". Dave Asprey. Retrieved June 25, 2026.