University of Chicago

Terrace Jackson enters another year as a Personal Trainer at the University of Chicago in the 2025-26 academic year.

Jackson has been a certified personal trainer since 1987, specializing in calisthenics, strength, and endurance workouts. As a lifelong athlete, he began to practice martial arts at the age of seven. He's a master of two arts – kung fu and Wing Chun. As a personal trainer, he has trained well-known celebrities such as singer Lisa Stansfield, television producer and philanthropist Camille Cosby, former NBA basketball players Shaquille O'Neal and Marlon Maxey, actors/comedians/writers/producers Bill Cosby, Bernie Mac, Harry Lennix, Sal Munir, and author Dr. La Joyce Brookshire. 

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcasting from Chicago State University. He continues his career as an actor/comedian/writer/producer/director and filmmaker and still finds the time to help others reach their physical fitness goals.