Our mission is to provide you with the highest quality of affordable, professional downloadable video and audio exercise instruction utilizing nationally recognized experts. We provide many of the benefits of a live personal trainer, but at a more affordable cost and with "anytime, anywhere" convenience. Our exercise videos and programs will help you improve your fitness level, reduce the risk of injury, and create for you a healthier, more active lifestyle. You can purchase a pre-packaged program or customize your own program from our video library of over 200 exercise video clips, which can be viewed on a computer, a video iPod¨, or a cell phone that has video capability.

The Fitwise Story

I grew up in a terribly unhealthy environment: my parents were heavy smokers, we ate fast food almost every day, and the family pastime was watching TV. Despite this, I was never really overweight, and I tried to be active at school and with my friends. I played basketball and volleyball in junior high and freshman year in high school, but soon dropped out.

In college I became fascinated with Physiology, and even more so about the effects of exercise and training on the body. At last, there was a way to take charge and lead a healthy lifestyle! As I pursued my degree in Exercise Science, I became more and more passionate about educating others on how to lead a healthier lifestyle through good nutritional habits and consistent physical activity. Hence, I have been a certified personal trainer for over 12 years and have helped dozens of people lead healthier lives.

During my personal fitness training career, clients have told me numerous times:

  • "I don't remember how to do this exercise."
  • "Oh! I was doing that [exercise] totally wrong!"
  • "I wish I could afford to see you 5 times a week."
  • "f there was a way to carry you in my pocket, I would!"

The last comment seeped into my subconscious, forcing me to bolt wide-awake at 3 AM in February of 2006. Hence, the idea for Fitwise Training was born.

If you have any suggestions as what you would like to see created in future downloadable exercise clips, please email us at: customerservice@portablefitnessvideos.com - we would love to hear from you.

Yours in health,
Jen Lesea-Ames
CEO/Founder
Fitwise Training, Inc.

The Wellness Team

Lawrence Biscontini, M.A.

Lawrence Biscontini, M.A. Yoga and T'ai Chi Technical Director

Instructor of the Year Awards from ACE (2002), IDEA (2004), Can Fit Pro (Specialty, 2004), and Best Mind-Body Presenter (ECA, 2005)

Other awards: 2006 Award from Xerox Greece for Best International Wellness Corporate Trainer, ECA 2005 ECA Award for best mind-body program "Yo-Chi"®, 2004 Can-Fit-Pro Specialty Presenter of the Year Award, the 2004 IDEA Group Fitness Instructor of the Year Award, and the 2002 ACE Group Fitness Instructor of the Year Award

Trainer and Wellness and Spa consultant for his company FG2000, Golden Door Spas, Reebok, AFAA, Resistaball® International, Gliding, and Smart Bells, and has created Yo-Chi®

He possesses multiple personal training and group certifications, and is a registered Yoga Alliance teacher

Co-author of Morning Cardio Workouts- Carpe Diem, published by Human Kinetics USA (Nov 2006)

Brian Cooper

Brian Cooper Strength & Flexibility Technical Director

Master Certified Personal Trainer, Lakeshore Athletic Club, Colorado

Former Master Trainer and Wellness Department Manager, East Bank Club, Chicago

Certifications: NASM Integrated Flexibility Specialist and O.P.T. Certified Personal Trainer, Prenatal certified with Resist-a-ball®, BodyPump® Certified, and a Deputy II black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Deputy I black belt in Hap-Ki-Do

B.F.A. in Photography and Anatomical Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

June Kahn

June Kahn Pilates Technical Director

Founder of June Kahn's Bodyworks, LLC, Professional Fitness and Pilates Training in Boulder, Colorado

Best known for bridging the gap between traditional Pilates and the fitness industry

Developer of AeroPilates® Basic Reformer Specialty Training program for Stamina Products, Inc., Pilates Bowflex Training Program for Nautilus Health and Fitness Group, Pilates Matwork Fundamentals and Pilates Matwork Small Apparatus Specialty Certificate programs for SCW Fitness Training

Co-author of Morning Cardio Workouts- Carpe Diem, published by Human Kinetics USA (Nov 2006)

Contributor to Shape, Living Fit, Fitness, Fit Pregnancy and Health Magazines

Certifications: AFAA Master Specialist/Trainer, and an ACE, AFAA & ACSM Certified Health Fitness Instructor

Jen Lesea-Ames

Jennifer Lesea-Ames, M.S., CSCS Founder and President

M.S. Kinesiology, University of Colorado

B.S. Exercise Science, University of California, Davis

Over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry

Founding Director of Personal Training at Lakeshore Athletic Club, Broomfield, Colorado (2003-2005)

Numerous media appearances

Certifed Strength and Conditioning Coach from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Certified USA Triathlon Coach - Level I

Jed Shuetze

Jed Shuetze Ski Conditioning Technical Director

Former Assistant Alpine Coach at the University of Colorado at Boulder, coaching the 2006 NCAA National Championship team

Former ski racing awards: 11 top-10 and 16 top-20 finishes in 21 races and two-time All-American (2001, 2003)

Member of the 2003 U.S. team in the World University Games

His experience as an athlete and knowledge he has gained as a coach has provided a balance for designing quality programs for athletes of all abilities

Bobby McGee

Bobby McGee Running Technical Director

Bobby McGee is a coach with a knack for peaking athletes for major events. He uses his extensive knowledge of exercise physiology and sport psychology, plus his 24 years of practical experience to get the absolute maximum out of an athlete, amateur or professional on race day.

Besides the Olympic Gold Medal, his athletes have at one time or another held world records in road running and race walking, been world champions or medalists in world championships (road running, triathlon, cross country and race walking), been ranked #1 in triathlon, road racing, marathons and race walking. He is a coach who knows his craft inside and out and is passionate in his pursuit of further knowledge and the skills needed to create long term performances of the highest caliber.

Marcelo Balboa

Marcelo Balboa Soccer Technical Director

Marcelo was inducted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame in 2005 and the USL Soccer Hall of Fame in 2006. As one of the most accomplished defenders on the U.S. Men’s National Team (1988-2000), he was the first player to reach 100 caps in U.S. soccer history. A member of USA 1990, 1994, and 1998 World Cup Teams, he was dubbed the “Iron Man”; one of the worlds’s most feared defenders by having made 129 appearances and 12 goals. Marcelo was a Major League Soccer founding player of the Colorado Rapids (1996-2001), where he received numerous awards.

In addition to his career as professional soccer player, Marcelo has been a member of numerous professional soccer organizations and affiliations. He has over 4 years of coaching experience, holding a United States Soccer Federation National B Coaching License (2002). Marcelo has been a color analyst for ABC (2006 World Cup), NBC (2004 Men’s Olympic soccer), and is currently the ESPN lead color analyst for all Men’s US National Team games and HDNET color analyst for MLS and international games.