Podcast

The Fitzness Show

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Running, Sports

Your bossy blonde fitness pro, author, and race announcer, Fitz Koehler talks about the smart, crazy, effective, and fun stuff in fitness, nutrition, running, racing, healthy cancer comebacks, and more. She also brings on celebrity guests who share the secrets to their success. Listen and earn a lean, hard body that you love.

Episodes
202
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
55 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

202 episodes, newest first

  1. 15 Ridiculous Questions. Zero Filters. All Fitz.

    Episode 398

    Show notes

    What do chocolate-covered Cheetos, superhero powers, terrifying deadlifts, and karaoke have in common? FITZ KOEHLER, apparently!

    In this laugh-out-loud episode of The Fitzness Show, Fitz tackles 15 fun and funny Reddit-inspired questions that have absolutely NOTHING to do with counting calories. Well… almost nothing.

    Discover her favorite movies, weirdest food cravings, biggest fears, canine obsessions, and what REALLY makes her heart explode with happiness on race day. Along the way, expect hilarious confessions, unexpected stories, a little fitness wisdom, and plenty of classic Fitz enthusiasm.

    BONUS CHALLENGE: Answer the questions yourself as you listen! Then share your funniest answers with Fitz.

    Big laughs. Real talk. Zero boring moments. Hit play and get to know the woman behind the microphone, the muscles, and the madness!

    Find Fitz, her five books, and more fitness fun at Fitzness.com.

    42 min
  2. Stop This and Start That for Supercharged Fitness

    Episode 397

    Show notes

    Tired of feeling stiff, sluggish, or uncomfortable in your own skin? Turn this one up. Fitz Koehler delivers a funny, blunt wake-up call on what to quit, what to start, and how to build a leaner, stronger body, look and feel younger, and age like a badass.

    From cardio and strength to mobility and balance, plus food, sleep, and the excuses keeping you stuck, Fitz gives you practical steps to feel better and do more. Come for the kick in the pants. Stay for the travel stories, race updates, and tools to get moving.

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    1 hr 1 min
  3. Hold Onto Your Hat with Rodeo Announcer Garrett Yerigan

    Episode 396

    Show notes

    Cowboy hats, dusty boots, bruised bodies, and booming voices! Fitz Koehler hosts charismatic rodeo announcer Garrett Yerigan for a wild ride through the grit and spectacle of rodeo. From powerful animals and fearless athletes to bone-rattling injuries, patriotism, and the prep behind every performance, they explore what it takes to compete in the dirt and keep a crowd roaring. Hold onto your hat!

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    1 hr 42 min
  4. Strength Training: Everything You Need to Know

    Episode 395

    Show notes

    Strength training is the fountain of youth, and Fitz Koehler wants you in on it. Stronger muscles and bones? Yes. Better balance, healthier joints, and a body that can keep up with your life? Also yes.

    In this episode, Fitz takes the guesswork out of lifting. She explains what to train, how often to train it, when to rest, and how to make progress with whatever equipment you have. You’ll get a practical plan for working your whole body, plus the confidence to start. No complicated routines. Just smart strength training that makes you better at life.

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    1 hr 5 min
  5. SOAPBOX! Jessica Cristobal’s Playbook for Leading Ladies

    Episode 394

    Show notes

    What does it take to turn a big idea into a national magazine? Fitz Koehler sits down with media entrepreneur Jessica Cristobal, founder of Leading Ladies Magazine and the Leading Ladies League, and the First Lady of Miami Hurricanes football, to find out.

    Jessica shares the choices that helped her build it: saying yes before she felt ready, choosing the right people, protecting her energy, and making movement a daily habit. They also get into leadership, personal branding, lifestyle and beauty tips, and why a strong circle of women can change everything.

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    1 hr 1 min
  6. Q & A: Too Much Exercise & Overcooked Veggies?

    Episode 393

    Show notes

    Can you exercise too much? Does cooking destroy a vegetable’s nutrients? And how can cancer survivors safely rebuild endurance?

    Fitz Koehler answers these questions and more, then dives into wild MUDGIRL and Gasparilla stories—including her unforgettable crowd-surfing adventure—travel antics, celebrity concert moments, powerful community tributes, and the inspiring story of a rare pancreatic cancer survivor. Big laughs, big heart, and smart advice you can use!

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    58 min
  7. POKE! Electrolytes: To Drink or Not to Drink?

    Episode 392

    Show notes

    Fitz Koehler spills the sweaty truth about electrolyte drinks—where they came from, what they actually do, and whether you truly need one. Learn when electrolytes can boost performance, when plain water wins, and what to watch for before you take another sip.

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    6 min
  8. POKE! Stop Following One-Size-Fits-All Fitness Rules

    Episode 390

    Show notes

    Fitz Koehler delivers a short, bossy reality check: fitness is not one-size-fits-all. Your calorie, hydration, and step goals should be tailored to your body, lifestyle, and ambitions—not borrowed from someone else.

    Ditch the generic advice, calculate your personal targets, and start taking action today.

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    6 min
  9. Bull Rides, Bad Decisions & Really Good Fitness Advice 😂

    Episode 389

    Show notes

    Fitz recaps a rowdy Nashville getaway with her childhood bestie—complete with bull-riding, live bands, dancing, country star bars, alcohol, and enough walking to turn the whole weekend into accidental cardio.

    Between the boots, bulls, and bestie-fueled shenanigans, Fitz shares smart strategies for staying fit while traveling, handling pre- and post-vacation nutrition, and remembering that fun with people you love is part of a healthy life, too.

    Then it’s Q&A time! Fitz tackles listener questions about workout etiquette, healthy habits, gym hygiene, and more—with practical advice, zero judgment, and the usual dose of happy noise.

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    46 min
  10. Menopause Without Weight Gain: Take Back Your Body

    Episode 388

    Show notes

    Menopause can bring hot flashes, sleepless nights, mood swings, joint pain, vaginal dryness, and frustrating body changes, but weight gain is not inevitable. Too many women surrender to it because they believe menopause automatically makes them heavier. It doesn’t. With the right habits, women can prevent or reverse unwanted weight gain.

    Fitz Koehler delivers the science-backed scoop every woman needs to stay strong, lean, energized, and confident through menopause and beyond. She explains what’s really happening and shares practical strategies for sleep, nutrition, pelvic floor exercises, strength training, the Four Pillars of Fitness, and her Exact Formula for weight control.

    Fitz also shares her personal experience and separates biological changes from everyday behaviors that often get blamed.

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    56 min
  11. Dr. Darshan Shah’s Longevity Playbook

    Episode 387

    Show notes

    Fitz Koehler sits down with celebrity doctor (you saw him in the Liquid Death SUPER BOWL ad) Dr. Darshan Shah, founder of Next Health, to explore his powerhouse journey from surgery to building a 25-location longevity empire blending functional medicine, biomarker-driven care, and cutting-edge biohacking. They tackle the wellness wheel, practical health-tracking tests like hemoglobin A1c, safe peptide use, sleep, strength, and high-tech recovery tools—including saunas, cryotherapy, and hyperbaric oxygen.

    This episode combines big-picture prevention and personalized medicine with tips you can actually use: monitoring metabolic health, protecting precious muscle while losing weight, and creating daily habits that supercharge your health span and performance.

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    1 hr 7 min
  12. Fitz on GLP-1s: Weight Loss, Risks & Reality

    Episode 386

    Show notes

    Fitz Koehler spills the skinny on how these blockbuster drugs work, the side effects nobody’s bragging about, and why they may be life-changing for some—and a hot mess for others.

    Then she delivers the prescription that requires no prescription: mindful eating, strength, cardio, flexibility, balance, and quality sleep. No magic. No shortcuts. Just the proven path to a strong, capable, athletic body—and the freedom to live full throttle.

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    43 min
  13. POKE! Stop Blaming Your AGE

    Episode 385

    Show notes

    Fitz Koehler delivers a fiery wake-up call: Age is not an excuse! With tough love and practical tips, she challenges you to reclaim your strength, energy, and athleticism—and make the most of your one fabulous life.

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    8 min
  14. Q & A: Tracking Progress

    Episode 384

    Show notes

    Fitz Koehler tackles listener questions about exercise, tracking progress, moderation, endurance fuel, and the upcoming GLP-1 conversation.

    Then, buckle up! Fitz crams three states into one wild weekend—hiking Bushkill Falls, hyping nearly 20,000 Mud Girl athletes, and tearing through New York City. Expect solo-travel surprises, stranger danger, unexpected connections, muddy mayhem, and one very Fitzy adventure!

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    55 min
  15. 15 Questions: Fitz’s Fitness, Food, and Behind-the-Mic Secrets

    Episode 383

    Show notes

    Fitz Koehler spills the tea as she answers 15 fan questions about fitness, nutrition, race announcing, career, and life behind the microphone. Get the inside scoop on her favorite workouts and meals, biggest health lessons, World Cup obsession, a Fourth of July river rescue, and plenty of personal stories you won't hear anywhere else.

    You'll laugh, learn, and leave with practical tips to get fitter, tougher, and more disciplined—plus a reminder that asking for help isn't weakness... It's smart.

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    51 min
  16. Q&A: Running Snobs & Mental Toughness

    Episode 382

    Show notes

    Fitz Koehler tackles listener questions on running etiquette, strength training (Nautilus machines vs. free weights), nutrition trends, boosting energy, and the valuable lessons she learned during chemotherapy. Packed with practical fitness advice, personal stories, and inspiring listener victories, this episode is equal parts informative and motivating.

    You'll also get behind-the-scenes fun from announcing Mud Girl in Flint, a laugh-out-loud boot fiasco, family adventures, great book recommendations, and Fitz's signature encouragement to embrace discipline, celebrate community, and make the most of every day.

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    57 min
  17. World Cup Lovefest, Working Around Injuries & Reset Days

    Episode 381

    Show notes

    Fitz is back with funny, fast-moving travel tales, rowdy World Cup crowds, Mud Girl adventures, and listener weight-loss wins worth celebrating.

    Plus, she dishes out practical advice on tracking calories without fooling yourself, training around aches and pains, using reset days wisely, and the everyday routines that keep her healthy, happy, and getting things done.

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    50 min
  18. Q & A: Ab Training for Real Results, Plant-Based Lunches & More

    Episode 380

    Show notes

    Fitz Koehler tackles a fast-paced Q&A covering how to lose belly fat, plant-based lunches, ab training for real results, and managing your mindset after you reach your goal weight. She also shares stories from the MUDGIRL, the Rocky movies, sharp communication tips, and practical motivation to help you get fitter, stronger, and more confident.

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    52 min
  19. Fargo Marathon Race Recap 2026

    Episode 379

    Show notes

    Fitz Koehler takes you behind the microphone at the Essentia Health Fargo Marathon, reconnecting with old Fargo friends, paying tribute to beloved founder Mark Knutson, and sharing the funny, chaotic, and heartwarming moments that only the race announcer gets to witness.

    From cancer and stroke survivors to an 87-year-old ultrarunner and a brain-tumor survivor chasing the finish line, Fitz celebrates the extraordinary people who make race weekend unforgettable. Add in incredible volunteers, lifesaving medical teams, electric finish-line energy, and a few memorable after-party adventures, and you've got a front-row seat to one of America's most inspiring marathon weekends.

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    1 hr 5 min
  20. Knocked Out but Not Down: Inside a Pro Bull Rider’s Comeback

    Episode 378

    Show notes

    Fitz Koehler sits down with former professional bull rider Nick Morrison for a wild ride through the grit, glory, and danger of rodeo. They dive into the elite athleticism behind professional bull riding, the mental chess match between rider and bull, and what it really takes to survive eight of the toughest seconds in sports.

    Nick also opens up about the devastating head and spinal injuries that nearly ended his life, the resilience that fueled his comeback, and the powerful lessons behind his bestselling book, Knocked Out But Not Down. Blending hard-earned wisdom with humor, he shares why attitude, work ethic, and the willingness to get back up after life throws you to the ground are the keys to lasting success.

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    1 hr 7 min

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