In the latest episode of The ProFitness Podcast, Akena Latigo, a model, actor, and revered fitness trainer, shares a compelling narrative that transcends the conventional discourse on fitness. His story is not just about physical strength but an enlightening journey of mental resilience, cultural identity, and the transformative power of sports and fitness in shaping lives. Akena's tale begins far from the bustling streets of Chicago, where he's made his mark. Born in Arizona and raised in Toled...
Feb 28, 2024•29 min•Ep. 10
In an enlightening episode of The ProFitness Podcast, we were graced by the presence of Daniel Szilagyi, a personal trainer whose narrative is a beacon of resilience, adaptation, and the transformative power of fitness. Daniel's journey from a high school football player to a renowned personal trainer in Chicago encapsulates the essence of overcoming adversity through the lens of physical and mental strength. His story is not just about fitness; it's a profound exploration of life's challenges a...
Feb 23, 2024•28 min•Ep. 9
When Zeeshan "Zee" Ali first started his fitness journey, he had no idea that it would lead him to become a personal trainer and gym owner. In a recent episode of the ProFitness Podcast with host Imran Khan, Zee shared his personal story and professional expertise, inspiring listeners to pursue their own fitness goals. Growing up in Pakistan, Zee was always interested in sports, but it wasn't until he moved to the United States that he began to take fitness seriously. He started working out at a...
Mar 20, 2023•22 min•Ep. 8
Barre3 Chicago - West Loop, a barre-based fitness studio, is a perfect example of the passion and dedication that one can bring to the fitness industry. Lisa Shipley, the studio owner, is a testament to this as she shares her journey in fitness. Lisa's fitness journey began as an adult, when she started working outside the home and discovered a passion for barre workouts. She worked for a different barre studio for several years before deciding to open her own Barre3 studio. Despite the long and...
Feb 09, 2023•24 min•Ep. 8
Lia Montelongo is a group fitness instructor and yoga teacher who has dedicated her life to fitness. She joins us on the ProFitness Podcast to share her story and lessons learned along the way. Born and raised in Merrionette Park, a small town on the south side of Chicago, Lia was raised by a single mother and was a latchkey kid, coming home and taking care of herself at the young age of 9. Growing up in an area with limited opportunities for dance and after-school programs, Lia taught herself h...
Feb 09, 2023•25 min•Ep. 7
Edwin Ramirez, personal trainer and owner of Macro Solutions, shares his journey from being a soccer athlete to a fitness coach. He started in the gym with the help of a friend and eventually found his passion for fitness. Growing up in the restaurant industry and a Latino community, food was always prevalent, but Edwin broke away from that lifestyle by prepping his own meals and learning to enjoy cooking. His family had to adjust to his new lifestyle, but it also gave him the opportunity to be ...
Feb 08, 2023•21 min•Ep. 6
Susy Solano is a personal trainer and competing athlete who has dedicated her life to helping others achieve their health and fitness goals. Growing up, Susy was always active and involved in extracurricular activities like cheer, cross country, and softball. However, after graduating from high school, she found herself at a loss for what to do with herself. It was then that her boyfriend introduced her to the world of weightlifting and fitness. As she began to take her workouts more seriously, ...
Jan 23, 2023•21 min•Ep. 5
On this episode of the ProFitness Podcast, we have Milton Alvarez, a performance coach at SMB Performance. Milton has an impressive background in the fitness industry and he's here to share his story and insights with us. Milton was born and raised in Chicago but now splits his time between Chicago and Dallas, where he recently moved to expand his business. SMB Performance is a company that focuses on helping people become high-performing individuals by addressing the three pillars of spirit, mi...
Jan 19, 2023•25 min•Ep. 4
Personal trainer Paulina Romo is a woman of many talents and passions. Born in Mexico City to parents from Mexico and Mohara, she immigrated to the United States at a young age and grew up in the vibrant and diverse neighborhood of West Town in Chicago. Despite the challenges of relocating to a new country and culture, Romo thrived and found solace in her love for fitness from a young age. Romo's interest in fitness began in high school, where she actively participated in cross country and socce...
Jan 17, 2023•19 min•Ep. 3
Stephanie Welter with Keller Williams Success Realty sits down with her personal trainer and owner of Absolute Custom Fitness in Lake County, AC Cornejo on this episode of the ProFitness Podcast. Growing up in Rogers Park in Chicago, AC played sports but it wasn’t a huge part of his life. Surprisingly, his fitness journey began in his 20s when he suffered a near death experience at work falling 26 ft onto concrete. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after his brain injury, was put on a cockt...
Dec 28, 2021•33 min•Ep. 2
On the first episode of the Pro Fitness podcast, Javier Gutierrez sits down and shares his story and his passion about fitness. Some will call him a personal trainer, but to Javier, it’s a bit more than that. “I'm a personal trainer, I'm a coach. I will help you with your health, with your fitness, with your nutrition, with your mindset.” Living in Mexico for 10 years to play professional basketball and baseball, Javier fell in love with the camaraderie of being involved in a team sport. So when...
Dec 27, 2021•24 min•Ep. 1
