Each week at various locations across Atlanta, hundreds of seniors gather to sweat and stretch, while thousands more follow along online. This is the audience of the Guru of Abs, DaShaun Johnson.

“I teach seniors and other individuals how to work their abs safely and effectively from the seated or standing position,” Johnson told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The 41-year-old Decatur native conducts free in-person fitness classes that cater to the over-55 set, and he’s maximized his visibility by livestreaming these workouts online. The result has been a jump in fitness awareness among participants and wildfire popularity.

Johnson’s unusual moniker originated with a comment from a social media follower.

“This young lady said, ‘You kind of remind me of a guru,’” he said. “I Googled i

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