Chris Powell (personal trainer)

Last updated
Chris Powell
Born (1978-03-02) March 2, 1978 (age 45)[ citation needed ]
Occupation(s) Personal trainer, reality show personality, talk show host, author
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) [1] [ citation needed ]
SpouseHeidi Powell (div. 2020)
Children2
Website chrispowell.com

Christopher Powell (born March 2nd, 1978) is an American personal trainer, reality show personality, and author. Powell was the host of the ABC television series Extreme Weight Loss , which aired from 2011 to 2015.

Contents

Biography

Powell was the host and a personal trainer on Extreme Weight Loss , a U.S. reality television series. The show was formerly known as Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. [2] Powell has also appeared in Extreme Weight Loss DVDs and is the author of two books: Choose to Lose: The 7-Day Carb Cycle Solution and Chris Powell's Choose More Lose More for Life. He has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, The View, and in a one-hour documentary that aired on TLC. [3]

In 2008 Powell co-founded the web-based weight-loss program ReshapeTheNation.com. [4] Powell also contributes to Good Morning Arizona, Good Morning America, and has a series of webisodes called "Meet the Powell Pack." [3] [5] Previously, in 2009, Powell participated in the TLC documentary 650-Pound Virgin as the trainer to David Elmore Smith, a 650 pound obese man seeking to achieve a healthy body weight. [6]

Personal life

Powell was married to author and fitness coach Heidi Powell for almost ten years. They announced their divorce on Instagram in May 2020. The two have two children together while Heidi has 2 children from a previous relationship. [7] [8] [9]

Related Research Articles

A makeover is a radical change in appearance. When the word is used to describe a change in human physical appearance, it may imply a change in clothing, haircut, or cosmetics. A personal makeover might also include weight loss, plastic surgery, dental veneers, or contact lenses. Sometimes a makeover is used to refer to non-physical things, such as a makeover of character, personality or attitude. It can also refer to a dramatic change in construction, such as when a building is renovated or is refurbished. Makeovers are usually referred to in a positive manner, as a way to start fresh or improve your life.

<i>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition</i> American reality television series

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is an American reality television series that aired from February 15, 2004 to January 13, 2012 on ABC. The series is a spin-off of Extreme Makeover that features a family that has faced some sort of hardship having their home completely remodeled to better suit their exact needs.

<i>The Biggest Loser</i> (American TV series) American competition reality TV series

The Biggest Loser is an American competition reality show that initially ran on NBC for 17 seasons from 2004 to 2016 before moving to USA Network in 2020. The show features obese or overweight contestants competing to win a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of weight relative to their initial weight.

Extreme Makeover is an American reality television series that premiered on ABC on December 11, 2002. Created by television producer Howard Schultz, the show depicts ordinary men and women undergoing "extreme makeovers" involving plastic surgery, exercise regimens, hairdressing, and wardrobing. Each episode ends with the participants' return to their families and friends, who have not been allowed to see the incremental changes during the participants' absence, and showing their reactions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stacy London</span> Television host and author from the United States

Stacy London is an American stylist, fashion consultant, author, and magazine editor. She is known primarily for her time as co-host on What Not to Wear, a reality television program that featured wardrobe and appearance makeovers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ty Pennington</span> American television host

Tygert Burton "Ty" Pennington is an American television host, artist, carpenter, author, and former model and actor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jillian Michaels</span> American personal trainer (born 1974)

Jillian Michaels is an American fitness expert, certified nutritionist, businesswoman, media personality, and author. She is best known for her appearances on NBC series such as The Biggest Loser. She has also made an appearance on the talk show The Doctors. In 2015, she hosted and co-judged a series on Spike titled Sweat, INC. In 2016, her reality television series Just Jillian premiered on E!.

The Biggest Loser is the second season of the NBC competitive reality television series entitled The Biggest Loser. The second season premiered on September 13, 2005, and like season one features overweight contestants who compete by trying to lose the most weight. The show is hosted by comedian Caroline Rhea, with Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels joining as the two personal trainers.

Tanya McQueen is an American reality television personality and interior designer on the reality television series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. She made her debut on Extreme Makeover in an October 2005 episode titled, "The Teas Family".

Property Ladder is the name of two television shows from the United Kingdom and United States where first-time property or real-estate developers purchase houses, renovate them, and attempt to sell them for a profit. Their efforts are the featured bit of the show. An expert property developer steps in to provide advice.

Michael Mosley is a British television journalist, producer, presenter, and former doctor who has worked for the BBC since 1985. He is probably best known as a presenter of television programmes on biology and medicine and his regular appearances on The One Show. Mosley is an intermittent fasting and low-carbohydrate diet advocate who has written books promoting the ketogenic diet.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeannie Mai</span> American television host and stylist

Jeannie Mai-Jenkins is an American television host and stylist best known for her work on the makeover show How Do I Look? and the syndicated daytime talk show The Real. As a fashion expert, she is frequently featured on television programs such as Today, Extra TV, Entertainment Tonight, and Insider. She has also appeared as a host for E! as well as a red carpet host for the American Music Awards and as a correspondent for the Miss Universe pageant. She is currently a sideline reporter on Holey Moley on ABC.

<i>Extreme Weight Loss</i> American TV series or program

Extreme Weight Loss is a television program on ABC that premiered on May 30, 2011. The show was formally a spin-off of the Extreme Makeover franchise, where individuals receive life-changing makeovers.

The Biggest Loser: No Excuses is the thirteenth season of the NBC reality television series entitled The Biggest Loser. The contestants competed to win a $250,000 prize, which was awarded to Jeremy Britt, the contestant with the highest percentage of weight lost. It premiered on January 3, 2012. Alongside veteran trainer Bob Harper, Dolvett Quince returned for his second season. The contestants come to the ranch in family pairs, but are split up with one person training with Bob and one with Dolvett and the teams competing against each other and their loved ones in challenges.

The Biggest Loser: Challenge America is the fourteenth season of the NBC reality television series entitled The Biggest Loser. The contestants will compete to win a $250,000 prize, which will be awarded to the contestant with the highest percentage of weight lost. It premiered on January 6, 2013. Alongside veteran trainer Bob Harper and returning trainer Dolvett Quince, Jillian Michaels returned for the first time since season 11. While the contestants have been split into three teams, White (Jillian), Blue (Bob), and Red (Dolvett), the contestants may train with any of the three trainers. In addition, three younger contestants are participating, but not subject to elimination. This was the first time since season 11 that America decided who made it to the live finale.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wesley Warren Jr.</span> American sufferer of scrotal elephantiasis

Wesley Warren Jr. was an American man who attracted worldwide attention for his problems with scrotal elephantiasis, which caused his scrotum to grow to a weight of 132.5 pounds (60.1 kg) and hang down a little below his knees. After launching a campaign to raise the money for an operation to resolve the problem, for which he raised only $2,000, he underwent surgery in April 2013 after visiting Dr. Joel Gelman of the University of California, Irvine's Center for Reconstructive Urology, who was aware that Warren could not afford the surgery and so performed it for free. Warren's struggles with his condition and his subsequent operation were filmed by a British television crew for a documentary The Man with the 10-Stone Testicles, which aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2013. He died of complications from diabetes on March 14, 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jazz Jennings</span> American transgender internet personality

Jazz Jennings is an American YouTube personality, spokesmodel, television personality, and LGBT rights activist. Jennings is one of the youngest publicly documented people to be identified as transgender. Jennings received national attention in 2007 when an interview with Barbara Walters aired on 20/20, which led to other high-profile interviews and appearances. Christine Connelly, a member of the board of directors for the Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth, stated, "She was the first young person who picked up the national spotlight, went on TV and was able to articulate her perspective and point of view with such innocence." Her parents noted that Jennings was clear on being female as soon as she could speak.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Dolce</span> American trainer, coach, author, and motivational speaker

Michael “Mike” Dolce is an American trainer, strength and conditioning coach, weight-cut coach, author, nutrition and fitness expert, and motivational speaker. He is a former mixed martial artist.

Younan Nowzaradan, also known as Dr. Now, is an American doctor, TV personality, and author. He specializes in vascular surgery and bariatric surgery. He is known for helping morbidly obese people lose weight on My 600-lb Life (2012–present).

References

  1. Revealed at the Final Weigh In of S03E13 of sex on the beach
  2. "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition: TV Show Name Changed to Extreme Weight Loss". TV Series Finale. May 15, 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Trainer Bio: Chris Powell". ABC. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  4. "CHRIS POWELL: Rediscovering Yourself After Divorce + Leading from the Heart". Apple Podcasts. 2009-02-25. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  5. "Meet the Powell Pack".
  6. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1489137/ [ user-generated source ]
  7. "Baby on the Way for Chris and Heidi Powell". People.com. June 4, 2013. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  8. "- YouTube". YouTube .
  9. "Chris and Heidi Powell Welcome Daughter Ruby Lane". People. 19 November 2013. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2013.