Jeff Halevy

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Jeff Halevy
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Born (1979-05-07) May 7, 1979 (age 45)
Nogales, Arizona, U.S.
Occupation(s) public health advocate, fitness advisor, CEO
Website jeffhalevy.com

Jeff Halevy is an American entrepreneur and public health advocate known for his expertise in health and wellness, particularly through integrating technology into fitness and wellness services. He was the host of a cable television program Workout From Within with Jeff Halevy [1] and served as a health correspondent on NBC's Today Show from 2013 to 2014. [2] [3] In 2011, Halevy joined Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign, launching the Our Power program, a technology-based fitness and health education program, which was initially launched for children in Newark, New Jersey. [4] [5] He is the founder and CEO of Continuum, a wellness center that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and biometric data to deliver personalized health and wellness plans. [3] [6] [7] [ conflicted source? ]

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Career

Early career

Halevy began his career in the fitness industry, where he quickly gained recognition as a health and wellness expert. [8] [9] He achieved widespread visibility as the host of the internationally aired television show Workout From Within with Jeff Halevy, offering fitness and wellness advice to a global audience. His media presence expanded with his role as a health and fitness correspondent on NBC's Today Show from 2013 to 2014, where he provided expert insights on various wellness topics. [10] [11]

Public health advocacy

In 2011, Halevy played an active role in former First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Campaign, an initiative focused on addressing childhood obesity and promoting active lifestyles among children. [12] [13] As part of this initiative, he introduced the Our Power program in Newark, New Jersey, aimed at empowering children through a technology-based approach to fitness education and healthy living practices. [14] [15]

Business ventures

Halevy's career later evolved to focus on integrating technology with wellness services. He founded Continuum, an elite wellness center in New York City that utilizes AI and biometric data to create tailored wellness programs for its members. [16] [17] Continuum's model combines exercise, nutrition, and recovery into a holistic health approach, gaining attention as part of a growing trend of luxury wellness clubs that emphasize long-term health and well-being through technology. [18] [19]

Prior to Continuum, Halevy founded Altis, an AI-based personal training platform designed to deliver customized workout plans. His pioneering work in fitness technology has contributed to the increasing integration of AI in wellness services, positioning him as a leader at the intersection of technology and health. [20] [21]

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