Weight Loss

by / on May 20, 2013 at 9:36 am / in Achieving Ultimate Fitzness, Weight Loss

10 Outrageous and Disturbing Costs of America’s Obesity Epidemic

  PHIT America Press Release – SILVER SPRING, MD – April 11, 2013 – As was reported in a recent edition of The Motley Fool, obesity is costing us big time! Since 1960, the number of obese Americans has tripled.  What?  Tripled, yes!!  And six times more Americans are now extremely obese than 50 years ago. Unfortunately, everyone is paying [...]

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by / on May 3, 2013 at 10:33 am / in Achieving Ultimate Fitzness, Success Stories, Weight Loss

Lana Cromeenes: This Is Why I Run (And How I Lost 110 Pounds)

Lana Cromeenes, 46, Lexington, SC, Teacher, Chef, Homemaker   Why do you do run? Personal fitness, weight lossand stress reduction. I’ve lost 110 pounds; they are never to be found again!   How long have you been running? Two years   Do you compete? I do compete at the local 5k level, competing in the women’s 45-50 category.   Most [...]

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by / on April 15, 2013 at 2:22 pm / in Celebrity, Weight Loss

Why Isla Fisher Gained Close to 100 Pounds and How She’s Lost It

With two young daughters, Olive and Elula, ages 5 and 2 and two big spring movies, Isla Fisher is one busy woman. Mrs. Sacha Baron Cohen, 37, dishes about gaining weight for The Great Gatsby and flaunting her curves, her favorite body part and how she dropped 70 pounds post-baby. On gaining weight for The Great Gatsby and flaunting her [...]

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by / on April 15, 2013 at 9:16 am / in Videos, Weight Loss, Workouts

How to Choose the Right Length Jump Rope and Burn a Zillion Calories

Jumping rope is one of the greatest calorie burners on the planet. The best news? It requires only a $5 rope which you can take every where and anywhere. Stash it in your glove box or purse so you always have the option. It’s also perfect for uncoordinated folks who don’t like to dance. In this video, Fitz shows how [...]

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by / on April 10, 2013 at 2:34 pm / in Achieving Ultimate Fitzness, Celebrity, Videos, Weight Loss, Workouts

Corporate Fitness Presentations with Fitz

Fitz Koehler: Speaker Internationally renowned fitness expert, Fitz Koehler, brings over 20 years of experience teaching around the globe, a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences, a truckload of passion and the masterful art of coercion to the podium. She likes to joke that she has a PhD in harassment, but the fact is … when Fitz talks, people [...]

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by / on April 9, 2013 at 7:32 am / in Ask Fitz Q & A, Weight Loss

How a Hysterectomy will Affect your Weight

Q. Fitz,  I have had many abdominal procedures, and early menopause which resulted in a complete hysterectomy. Since all of these surgeries, I do well if I consume only 750 calories a day. If I’m not hungry I don’t eat.  Despite my low caloric intake (and yes, I am physically active – I live on a homestead with small animals that [...]

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by / on April 8, 2013 at 3:44 pm / in Achieving Ultimate Fitzness, Videos, Weight Loss, Workouts

Fitzness’s Morning Mile Program Hits 500,000 Miles Run!

This week, Fitz took her Fitzness Minute segment on ABC’s WCJB TV20 News to our Morning Mile program at The Rock School in Gainesville, Florida. Run by Coach Carrie Reichardt, these kids love to run and have completed over 5,000 miles already this year. Not bad for a school with just over 100 students! Would you love to see your [...]

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by / on April 2, 2013 at 12:57 pm / in Achieving Ultimate Fitzness, Ask Fitz Q & A, Weight Loss

Ask Fitz: Pre and Post Workout Pills

Q. Hey Fitz, I have heard a lot lately about pre-workout and workout pills. What is your opinion of these types of supplements? Jake A. Thanks for asking Jake. My answer is this. THOSE PILLS ARE CRAP! GARBAGE! TRASH! SNAKE OIL! People don’t need pills to work out. Pre-workout. Post-workout. Whatever. People need to eat a well balanced diet full [...]

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by / on April 1, 2013 at 7:37 pm / in Achieving Ultimate Fitzness, Fitz's Cool Tools, Weight Loss, Workouts

PEAR – Accomplish Everything and Anything with this High Tech Fitness Tool

Ready to take your training up a notch? If you’re ready to get off the couch, lose some weight and train for a 5K, or PR in your next marathon … PEAR Sports has designed the perfect training tool for anyone and everyone. Based on the most accurate heart rate monitoring system available and elite coaching, PEAR gets in your [...]

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by / on April 1, 2013 at 9:40 am / in Achieving Ultimate Fitzness, Weight Loss, Workouts

Workout at Work! Breakroom Exercises You Can Do in Your Professional Clothes

In this week’s Fitzness Minute,  Fitz shares a few ideas on how to squeeze in a bit of exercise during your workday – without having to change out of your professional clothes. Video courtesy of ABC’s WCJB TV20 News. Thanks to our fantastic fitness models Alan and Cara!

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