Mentors Like Christine Bald
Christine Bald is a freelance writer specializing in the CrossFit space. If you follow Christine Bald, these are the 24 most similar thought leaders we track, matched by profile similarity and ranked by their Modern Mentor AI credibility rating.

Aaron Horschig
Sports physical therapist, strength coach, and author, famous for founding SquatUniversity.com and "The Squat Bible".
Credibility rating: 383/1000

Ben Bergeron
Elite CrossFit coach since 2009, owner of CrossFit New England, trained five Games champions.
Credibility rating: 348/1000

Ben Patrick
Ben Patrick — the "Knees Over Toes Guy" — is a fitness coach and founder of ATG (Athletic Truth Group), focused on pain-free, resilient knees and athleticism.
Credibility rating: 293/1000

Kelly Starrett
Kelly Starrett is a physical therapist and bestselling author known for his work in fitness and injury prevention.
Credibility rating: 247/1000

Mindy Pelz
Health expert, bestselling author, and pioneer in fasting movement offering science-based wellness advice.
Credibility rating: 173/1000

Dave Castro
Director and co-founder of CrossFit Games; grew event from 70 to 400,000 competitors. Ex-navy.
Credibility rating: 151/1000

Michael Matthews
Fitness enthusiast offering science-backed advice in his books & through legionathletics.com to help achieve health goals.
Credibility rating: 105/1000

Kim Smith
Kim Smith is a writer and co-author known for her work in health and personal development.
Credibility rating: 95/1000

Matt Fitzgerald
Matt Fitzgerald is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author specializing in endurance sports.
Credibility rating: 57/1000

Glen Cordoza
Glen Cordoza is a bestselling author and former professional mixed martial artist.
Credibility rating: 55/1000

Selene Yeager
Selene Yeager is a health and fitness writer, certified personal trainer, and professional athlete.
Credibility rating: 45/1000

Brad Schoenfeld
Passionate fitness author, educator, and trainer dedicated to helping people achieve their fitness goals.
Credibility rating: 45/1000

Austin Current
Austin Current is a fitness coach and educator specializing in strength training and nutrition.
Credibility rating: 43/1000

Michelle Vodrazka
Michelle Vodrazka is a nutrition and fitness expert, best-selling cookbook author, and corporate wellness consultant.
Credibility rating: 39/1000

Adam Bornstein
Adam Bornstein is a best-selling author and influential fitness journalist.
Credibility rating: 37/1000

Valorie Burton
Valorie Burton is a bestselling author and life coach focused on helping individuals achieve personal and professional growth.
Credibility rating: 34/1000

Olivia Rivers
Olivia Rivers is an author dedicated to holistic wellness and empowering healthier lifestyles.
Credibility rating: 30/1000

Erin Stern
Erin Stern is a two-time Figure Olympia champion and fitness professional dedicated to empowering others through fitness.
Credibility rating: 27/1000

Kelsey Blackwell
Kelsey Blackwell is a cultural somatics practitioner focused on empowering women of color.
Credibility rating: 26/1000

Jess Connolly
Jess Connolly is an author and church leader dedicated to empowering women in faith.
Credibility rating: 26/1000

Christine Caine
Christine Caine is an Australian activist, author, and speaker dedicated to ending human trafficking and empowering women.
Credibility rating: 22/1000

J. C. Herz
Former rock critic, tech writer, and author, known for her NY Times game design column and CrossFit passion.
Credibility rating: 21/1000

Karl Eagleman
Karl Eagleman is a coach and educator in fitness, specializing in movement and strength training.
Credibility rating: 19/1000
