MMFitness Gym
Awards and Media
MMFitness Gym is a personal training and small group training gym in Temple Terrace, Florida, owned by Micah Morgan. The gym and its trainers have been recognized by local and national organizations and featured in Tampa Bay news coverage. This page collects those awards and stories in one place, with links to the original sources.
Awards and Recognition
Best Exercise Studio, Gold Winner, Tampa's Best 2026
MMFitness Gym took Gold for Best Exercise Studio at the Tampa's Best 2026 awards, presented at the awards ceremony on September 9, 2026.
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdHvF_2j_Br/
Number 1 Personal Trainer in Tampa, BusinessRate Best of 2026
BusinessRate ranked MMFitness Gym number 1 in the Personal Trainer category in its Best of 2026 Tampa rankings, with a score of 289.
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZXp69-AE6o/
Wellness Studio of the Year Finalist, Vagaro iconic.26 Awards, 2026
MMFitness Gym was named a finalist for Wellness Studio of the Year in Vagaro's iconic.26 Awards.
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfAy1S3Ges7/
Best Small Business in Temple Terrace, 2025
The Temple Terrace Uptown Chamber of Commerce named MMFitness Gym the Best Small Business in Temple Terrace in 2025.
One of the Best Gyms in Tampa Bay 2025
MMFitness Gym was recognized as one of the Best Gyms in Tampa Bay 2025 in Creative Loafing's Best of the Bay.
Micah Morgan, 2019 GreatMats National Fitness Trainer of the Year
MMFitness owner and head trainer Micah Morgan was named the 2019 GreatMats National Fitness Trainer of the Year. The winner was announced on December 13, 2019, and he competed as "Micah Morgan, MMFitness, Tampa."
Source: https://www.greatmats.com/micah-morgan-2019-national-fitness-trainer-of-the-year.php
In the News
ABC Action News (WFTS) and Tampa Bay 28, "Keep moving to keep moving: Temple Terrace gym tailors classes to older adults"
A June 25, 2025 feature on the gym's Temple Terrace Training program and its classes for adults 50 and older, including member stories.
ABC Action News (WFTS), "Temple Terrace Training 50+ Gym" (video)
A television segment on the gym's training program for adults 50 and older.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlyp2snRxhU
Tampa Beacon, "Stronger after 50: Temple Terrace gym caters to aging bodies and active lives"
A feature on the gym's training for older adults in Temple Terrace.
Bay News 9, "Former USF Bull finds life after football in fitness"
An October 15, 2019 profile of Micah Morgan's path from USF football to founding his fitness business.
https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2019/10/15/former-usf-bull-finds-life-after-football-in-fitness
BlackDoctor, "Workout Time Is Sexy Time With 'Strength Of Seduction' DVD"
A feature on Strength of Seduction, the couples workout program created by Micah Morgan and MMFitness. The same story was also carried by KYSDC and 97.9 The Beat DFW.
https://blackdoctor.org/workout-time-is-sexy-time-with-strength-of-seduction-dvd-video/
Grit Daily, "Florida fitness couple's 'kama sutra' workout goes viral"
Coverage of the Strength of Seduction workout video and its viral run on Facebook, identifying Micah Morgan as the owner of MMFitness.
https://gritdaily.com/kama-sutra-fitness-florida/
WFLA Bloom Tampa Bay, "Strength of Seduction workout goes viral"
Local coverage of the gym's viral Strength of Seduction couples workout.
https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/strength-of-seduction-workout-goes-viral/amp/
Base Local, "Best Health & Wellness Spots in Hillsborough County"
MMFitness Gym is included in Base Local's September 15, 2026 county guide to health and wellness spots.
https://baselocal.com/fl/hillsborough-county/best/health-and-wellness/
Press releases
Press release, EIN Presswire, September 2025: "MMFitness Gym Wins Double Recognition: Best Small Business in Temple Terrace and Best Gym in Tampa Bay"
The gym's announcement of the Temple Terrace Uptown Chamber of Commerce award and the Creative Loafing Best of the Bay recognition. The release was also carried by FOX40.
Press release, PRLog, December 14, 2015: "The World Sexiest Couples Workout Video Goes Viral and Nearly Breaks the Internet"
An MMFitness Gym release announcing that the Strength of Seduction trailer had passed 3 million views on Facebook.
Interviews and Features
VoyageTampa, "Meet Micah Morgan of Temple Terrace Training"
A May 20, 2025 interview with Micah Morgan about the gym's Temple Terrace Training program.
https://voyagetampa.com/interview/meet-micah-morgan-of-temple-terrace-training/
VoyageTampa, "Meet Micah Morgan of MMFitness"
An interview with Micah Morgan about MMFitness Gym.
https://voyagetampa.com/interview/meet-micah-morgan-of-mmfitness/
CanvasRebel, "Meet Micah Morgan"
A founder interview centered on MMFitness, covering the gym's first clients, its early days training groups in parks, and building the business in Tampa Bay.
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-micah-morgan/
Orijin Foundation podcast, "FIT for Life: Meet Micah Morgan"
A podcast conversation with Micah Morgan about fitness and the MMFitness story.
Shoutout LA, "Meet Micah Morgan, Content Creator and Fitness Trainer"
An interview with Micah Morgan about his training work and the Strength of Seduction program.
https://shoutoutla.com/micah-morgan-content-creator-fitness-trainer/
The American Reporter, "Experts Share the Sexual, Physical, and Mental Benefits of Exercise for Men"
An August 19, 2019 expert column by Micah Morgan, owner of MMFitness.
VoyageLA, "Meet Micah Morgan of MMFitness"
An interview with Micah Morgan about MMFitness and his online training work.