The internet has made it possible for people to become overnight celebrities for some pretty strange reasons, and fitness influencer Ashton Hall recently became the latest person to get that particular treatment when a video of his morning routine went viral.
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Ashton Hall recently took the internet by storm for chronicling an early morning regimen that involves wiping a banana peel on his face as well as dipping it in an ice-cold bowl of his favorite brand of sparkling water, and it’s easy to understand why people became absolutely fascinated with the video that went viral earlier this month.
If you watched it and found yourself wanting to learn more about the man who subsequently became a sensation, you’ve come to the right place.
He Played College Football At Alcorn State
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Hall played high school football in Florida before heading to Mississippi to join the football team at Alcorn State, where he played running back for two seasons starting in 2014.
His stats were nothing to write home about, as he didn’t get a single touch his first year and ended the 2015 campaign (and his college football career) with six carries for a grand total of eight yards in the five games he appeared in.
He Is Not The Same Ashton Hall Who Was Cut By Multiple NFL Teams
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A number of people discovered that a player named Ashton Hall briefly signed with the Colts and the Ravens ahead of the 2010 NFL season after the video made the rounds, but they’re actually two different people.
That Ashton Hall was a Georgia native who had much more of an impact on the field as a DB at Marshall, as he spent four seasons with the Thundering Herd while making a total of 219 tackles and grabbing three interceptions in 46 games before attempting to make the leap to the NFL.
He Had An Identity Crisis After Failing To Get A Shot In The NFL
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Every college athlete reaches a point where they’re forced to accept they no longer have a future in a sport they’ve devoted a good chunk of their life to, and Hall was eventually confronted by that reality.
In 2022, he conducted an interview where he said “Being in the NFL was all I could think about” and found himself grappling with depression after realizing it wasn’t in the cards.
He gave up training for close to two years and decided to turn things around after he realized how much weight he’d gained since his playing days before turning his attention to carving out a career in the world of fitness.
He's Not Actually Sponsored By Saratoga Water (Yet)
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It’s pretty obvious Hall’s favorite brand of water is the sparkling variety made by Saratoga, as the blue bottles are a staple of his videos and contain the liquid he routinely mixes with ice before dipping his face into the bowl.
Most people assumed the brand had sponsored him to feature the water, but their CMO confirmed that was not the case while noting the brand has benefited from the free publicity and is exploring a potential partnership now that he’s blown up.
He Charges Up To $8,250 For Fitness Coaching Classes
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Hall’s primary source of income is the training programs he offers for people looking to carve out a similarly impressive physique, and the least expensive 12-month regimen, Train With Me Gold, will set you back $3,300.
He also offers an enhanced Diamond plan for $5,500, while the Platinum package (which includes a weekly Zoom call, “daily communication,” and “motivational support from Ashton”) goes for $8,250.
He Also Has His Own Line Of Supplements
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Hall supplements his fitness coaching career with, well, the supplements, protein powders, and other workout supplies he sells under the WORTHYSUPPS brand.
Containers of cereal-flavored whey protein will set you back $50, preworkout mixes go for $45, and creatine is listed at around $40.
He's Racked Up Close To 17 Million Followers On Social Media
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Hall has understandably seen his follower count explode since going viral, and he currently has a very impressive platform to promote his personal brand.
As of this writing, Hall has more than 9 million followers on Instagram, nearly 5 million more on TikTok, and close to 3 million on a YouTube account that’s been dormant for the past seven months.
There's No Concrete Evidence Rubbing A Banana Peel On Your Face Does Anything
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There isn’t a single moment in the morning workout routine that stands out more than the point where Hall eats a banana before rubbing the peel on his face.
That move is championed by some people who assert it can reduce inflammation and wrinkles, but a dermatologist who spoke with the Cleveland Clinic a few years ago stated, “There’s no scientific evidence to suggest that rubbing a banana peel on your face is going to help.”