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Petra Kolber

Petra is a highly respected and well-known fitness, health and wellness expert and motivational speaker. She is certified by The American College of Sports Medicine, The American Council on Exercise, The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher. Within the fitness industry, Petra is recognized for her down-to-earth attitude towards exercise, her creativity, approachability and her uplifting and inspirational lectures. Her mission is to help individuals get moving and incorporate daily exercise into their lives in an easy and realistic fashion.

In addition to giving frequent lectures, Petra has appeared on various television networks and has choreographed and starred in over 30-award winning DVDs and several television shows that help inspire both women and men of all ages. Petra brings her own life experience to everything she does. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 1999, Petra was in remission after 8 months of intensive chemotherapy and radiation. Ten years later she is cancer free. She uses her experience as a cancer survivor to help motivate others who may be dealing with adversity. Petra’s approach is one of compassion sprinkled with humor. She believes we need to get out of our own way to really soar in life and that movement is one tool that can help us do that. She believes every day is a gift and life is an unexpected road of miracles and surprises and we must be in the best health to be ready for anything life decides to throw at us.

Petra has been a regular contributor to magazines such as Spry, Health, O The Oprah Magazine, Shape, Fitness, Family Circle, Brides, Redbook, Weight Watchers Magazine and Fit. Her appearances on highly rated television programs such as The CBS Early Show, The Weekend Today Show, KTLA, Good Day New York, CNN, QVC, Fox on Health Weekend, The Home Show, FX’s Breakfast Show and Crook & Chase, have brought Petra’s fitness expertise, style and natural charisma into many households nationwide.

Petra has received many accolades for her work within the fitness field. Petra is a spokesperson for Yes Fitness Music. Her accolades include: The 2004 and 2003 East Coast Alliance Best Female Presenter of the Year, 2001 IDEA Instructor of The Year, 2000 Canadian Fitness Professionals International Presenter of the Year and in 1999 Petra was named Fitness Crusader of the year by Health magazine for her work within the heath and wellness industry.

Petra has worked with California Walnuts to develop Smart Fitness Tips that provide easy ways to add daily activity so you can take steps toward a happier and healthier lifestyle. Get Moving audio downloads are also available for added motivation. 

Petra Kolber has joined the California Walnut Commission, Dr. Brian Wansink, Dr. Michael Roizen and cookbook author Mollie Katzen in leading a nationwide quest to find THE Original Health Nut. They are searching high and low to find the person in America who lives each day to the fullest and goes the extra mile – someone who leads by example and inspires others to make healthy decisions in their everyday choices. Visit www.originalhealthnut.org to learn more.