Kathy Kaehler

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Kathy Kaehler
Born
Catherine Kaehler
Other namesKathy Koch
Alma mater Hope College (BS)
Occupations
  • Fitness professional
  • personal trainer
  • author
SpouseBilly Koch (m. 1994)
Children
Relatives

Catherine Kaehler, known professionally as Kathy Kaehler, is an American fitness professional, personal trainer, and author. An inductee in the National Fitness Hall of Fame, she is known for training prolific Hollywood celebrities in the 1990s and early 2000s, including the Kardashian family, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Samuel L. Jackson, Ellen DeGeneres, Cindy Crawford, and Michelle Pfeiffer. She previously served as a fitness correspondent for NBC's Today show for 13 years. Kaehler has also authored several fitness and lifestyle books, such as Primetime Bodies and Real World Fitness. She is the mother of actor Cooper Koch, film editor Payton Koch, and musician Walker Koch.

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Personal life and education

Kaehler earned her bachelor's degree in physical education from Hope College in 1985. [1] In 1994, she married horse racing club owner Billy Koch, the son of film producer Hawk Koch and grandson of film director and producer Howard W. Koch. [2] [3] [4] They have three sons together: twins Cooper and Payton (born 1996), and Walker (born 1999). [3] [4] [5] She is currently based in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, [6] and was previously based in Hidden Hills, California. [7]

Career

Kaehler began working as a personal trainer to actress Jane Fonda. [8] In 1991, she became a fitness consultant for NBC's Today show, appearing with weekly exercise segments every Friday. [8] [9] She published her first book, Primetime Bodies, in 1996, which she wrote alongside fellow fitness professional Cynthia Tivers. [10] Kaehler's notable clients include Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Carrie Fisher, Cindy Crawford, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, Kim Basinger, Ellen DeGeneres, Drew Barrymore, Barbra Streisand, Claudia Schiffer, Meg Ryan, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, and Samuel L. Jackson. [11] [10] [12]

In 2010, Kaehler was announced as an ambassador for Usana Health Sciences. [13] [14] In the same year, she launched Sunday Set-Up, a weekly lifestyle program. [15] [16] In 2014, she partnered with Nintendo to promote Wii Fit U. [12]

Books

Media appearances

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1991-2003 Today HerselfFitness correspondent [8]
2002 As the World Turns Kelly2 episodes [24]
2008 Keeping Up with the Kardashians HerselfEpisode: "Rob's New Girlfriend" [25]
2010-2015Sunday Set-UpHost [26]
2014 Fox & Friends Guest [27]
2020Rusty CamelDenise KingWeb series [28]
2024Down the Wicked RoadWinifred [29]

References

  1. ↑ "After Graduation | Dance Department". Hope College. 2025-01-10. Archived from the original on 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  2. ↑ Millar, Jake (2024-12-09). ""It was one of the greatest acting experiences I've ever had": Cooper Koch is writing his next chapter". GQ Australia . Archived from the original on 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  3. 1 2 "Hip Daddy Spotlight #5: Horse Racing Owner Billy Koch". Hip Daddy. Archived from the original on 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  4. 1 2 Kaehler, Kathy; Tivers, Cynthia (1998). Primetime Pregnancy: The Proven Program for Staying in Shape Before and After Your Baby is Born. Contemporary Books. ISBN   978-0-8092-3072-3.
  5. ↑ LeGardye, Quinci (2024-09-20). "Ryan Murphy's Next Breakout Star Brings Erik Menendez to Life in 'Monsters'—Meet Cooper Koch". Marie Claire . Archived from the original on 2024-10-01. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  6. ↑ Murphy, Chris (2024-10-10). "Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch Don't Think the Menendez Brothers Are 'Monsters'". Vanity Fair . Archived from the original on 2025-01-30. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  7. ↑ "Diet Woes? Hire a Food Trainer". WebMD . Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  8. 1 2 3 Larsen, Angie (2012-03-22). "Influencer Insider: Kathy Kaehler's Jammin' Journey". What's Up, USANA?. Archived from the original on 2024-04-19. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  9. ↑ "Kathy Kaehler Biography | Booking Info for Speaking Engagements". All American Speakers. Archived from the original on 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  10. 1 2 Tivers, Cynthia; Kaehler, Kathy (1996). Primetime Bodies: The Six-week Hollywood Fitness Program. Contemporary Books. ISBN   978-0-8092-3281-9.
  11. ↑ "Kathy Kaehler". NBC News . 2007-04-24. Archived from the original on 2024-12-12. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  12. 1 2 Schulman, Alissa (2014-02-05). "Celebrity Trainer Kathy Kaehler's Fitness Tips Inspired by Kardashians". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  13. ↑ Dangel, Misty (2014-04-24). "Kathy Kaehler: What?! Exercise Can be Fun?". What's Up, USANA?. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  14. ↑ "USANA's Historic Timeline". Usana Health Sciences . Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  15. ↑ Gallo, Amy (2012-02-17). "Kathy Kaehler's Fat-Burning Workout". SELF. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  16. ↑ Burke, Pamela (2014-07-20). "Celebrity Trainer Kathy Kaehler on How Busy Women Can Stay Fit and Healthy for Life". The Women's Eye. Archived from the original on 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  17. ↑ Tivers, Cynthia; Kaehler, Kathy (1996). Primetime Bodies: The Six-week Hollywood Fitness Program. Contemporary Books. ISBN   978-0-8092-3281-9.
  18. ↑ Kaehler, Kathy; Tivers, Cynthia (1998). Primetime Pregnancy: The Proven Program for Staying in Shape Before and After Your Baby is Born. Contemporary Books. ISBN   978-0-8092-3072-3.
  19. ↑ Kaehler, Kathy; Olson, Cheryl K. (1998-12-15). Real-World Fitness: Fun and Innovative Ways to Help You Sneak in Activity at Home, at Work and with the Kids. Macmillan. ISBN   978-1-58238-026-1.
  20. ↑ Kaehler, Kathy (2007). Fit and Sexy for Life: The Hormone-free Plan for Staying Slim, Strong, and Fabulous in Your Forties, Fifties, and Beyond. Broadway Books. ISBN   978-0-7679-1618-9.
  21. ↑ Kaehler, Kathy (2005). Kathy Kaehler's Celebrity Workouts: How to Get a Hollywood Body in Just 30 Minutes a Day. Broadway Books. ISBN   978-0-7394-4990-5.
  22. ↑ Kaehler, Kathy (2010-10-05). Teenage Fitness: Get Fit, Look Good, and Feel Great!. Harper Collins. ISBN   978-0-06-204330-6.
  23. ↑ R.D, Ashley Koff; Kaehler, Kathy (2011-09-01). Mom Energy: A Simple Plan to Live Fully Charged. Hay House, Inc. ISBN   978-1-4019-3153-7.
  24. ↑ As the World Turns (Drama, Romance), Elizabeth Hubbard, Jon Hensley, Ellen Dolan, Procter & Gamble Productions (PGP), CBS, TeleNext Media, 1956-04-02, retrieved 2024-12-12{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  25. ↑ "Rob's New Girlfriend - Keeping Up with the Kardashians (Season 2, Episode 3) - Apple TV". Apple TV . 2008-03-23. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  26. ↑ Petersen, Kevin (2011-09-28). "Kathy Kaehler's Sunday Set-Up™". EIN Presswire. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  27. ↑ "Kathy Kaehler | Actress, Additional Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  28. ↑ Rusty Camel (Comedy), Daniel O'Reilly, Kalay Moore, Brandon Stewart, Brandon TV, SwitchKill Productions, 2020-04-08, retrieved 2024-12-12{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  29. ↑ Wendl, Nicolas (2024-11-21), Down the Wicked Road (Short, Music), Kathy Kaehler, Kelly Rebecca Walsh, Cherise Thomas, WendlWood Productions, retrieved 2024-12-12
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