For years, Mark Jenkins was the trainer who kept hip-hop in shape.
In the 2000s, he trained Mary J. Blige, D’Angelo, LL Cool, and even Beyoncé. Most notably, he helped Bad Boys Records founder Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ shed some of his party-going antics to lock in and get his body in shape within six weeks to run the 2003 New York City marathon.
In his own words, he shares how Diddy brought generations of Black men to their feet.

View in Browser SHOP MVP EXCLUSIVES SUBSCRIBE THIS WEEK'S MUST-READ When P. Diddy Ran a Marathon, a Generation of Black Men Got Healthier For years, Mark Jenkins was the trainer who kept hip-hop in shape. In the 2000s, he trained Mary J. Blige, D’Angelo, LL Cool, and even Beyoncé. Most notably, he helped Bad Boys Records founder Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ shed some of his party-going antics to lock in and get his body in shape within six weeks to run the 2003 New York City marathon. In his own words, he shares how Diddy brought generations of Black men to their feet. READ MORE Mules Are the Sharpest-Looking Slippers You Can Wear in Public Slip into these editor-approved dress shoes. READ MORE The Best Exercises to Build Up Your Back Shift your focus to the muscles you don't always see in the mirror for big-time gains and a more balanced body. READ MORE 81 Unique Father's Day Gifts Your Old Man Will Love This list of surprisingly cool ideas has something for every man. READ MORE What Is Pansexuality—and How Is It Different From Being Bisexual? And how is it different from being bi? READ MORE 9 Whey Protein Powders to Help You Put on Lean Mass Quit struggling to hit your macros. READ MORE The 5 Best Snacks to Fuel Your Workout These pre-workout snacks will fill you up without making you feel sluggish READ MORE Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection menshealth.com ©2023 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019