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ABOUT 

Renowned fitness professional, Kim Koelbel, has worked with leading athletes and trainers and has held noteworthy fitness titles including Ms. Fitness Eastern States Champion. She is best known for her work with Fox News and Glaceau, the makers of vitamin water and smart water.

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Koelbel’s interest in fitness started in high school when she began lifting weights to improve her gymnastics performance. She later attended Towson University and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and Marketing (and later returned for her Masters degree in Health Science). She admits, “I originally majored in dance but changed to business to be more practical.” However, Koelbel’s interest in fitness far from fizzled. After college she taught at the college level for nearly 10 years and continued to build on her knowledge of fitness. During that time her interests transitioned to the research end of nutrition and physiology. Continuing her education Koelbel became a licensed nutritionist as well as a certified interventionist from Johns Hopkins University.



During her career Koelbel achieved many successes. She has worked with professional athletes like Ray Lewis from the Baltimore Ravens, was featured in numerous magazines, and was chosen to be an Arnold Classic girl. Her proudest achievement to date is being the health educator for Fox45 in Baltimore. “My goal was to correct all the fitness and nutrition scams, and provide people with basic, good information.”  Koelbel also hosted her own show, Look Good Naked, which ran in 34 states. Some of her segments can be found on YouTube.



Currently, Koelbel is a private fitness trainer in Pleasant Valley, New York and is writing and creating segments for Fox News. Her first book will be available and she begins her Summer Shape Up Series of classes and private sessions in June.

Kim Koelbel Bio/Resume

 

Education

MS Health Science, Towson University

BS Business Administration/Marketing, Towson University

LN Licensed Nutritionist, DHMH

Certified Lifestyle Interventionist, Johns Hopkins University

Employment

Health Educator & Private Trainer, Pleasant Valley NY

Health Columnist, Hudson Valley News, Millbrook NY

Creator & Talent, LGN, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Hunt Valley MD

Nutritionist and Spokesperson, VitaminWater/Glaceau, DC & Baltimore MD

Health Educator, Fox45 Morning News, Baltimore MD

LookAHEAD Research Interventionist, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD

Site Coordinator, Therapeutic Recreation, Indiana University, Bloomington IN

Conditioning Coach, Basketball & Softball, CCBC, Catonsville MD

Health & Physical Education Instructor, CCBC, Catonsville MD

Exercise Physiologist, PACE/Cardiac Rehab, Catonsville MD

Professional Training

Media Marketing Training Camp, SBG, Hunt Valley MD

Fitness Olympia Conference & Competition, Las Vegas NV

Arnold Classic Sport & Fitness Conference & Competition, Columbus OH

Competition Training with Kelly Breax, Los Angeles CA

LookAHEAD National Conference, JHU, Baltimore MD

Diabetes/National Epidemic, Pikesville MD

ACSM Annual Conference, Orlando FL

Strength Training with Todd Sweeney, Baltimore MD

National Nutrition Annual Training & Conference, Reno NV

Fitness Camp with Cory Everson, Malibu CA

Spokesperson Events

Youth Fitness Camp with Ray Lewis, Baltimore MD

Powertek Ab Roller Commercial, Baltimore MD

MuscleMag Publications Model Promotion, Wildwood NJ

Arnold Classic with HDT, Columbus OH

Pinnacle Supplements, Daytona 500, Daytona FL

PowerCo Calendar Promotion, Meadowlands NJ

Hotskins Fitness Wear, Palm Springs CA

Pump Magazine Phototgraphy, Columbus OH

Titles

Ms Fitness Eastern States Champion

Ms Fitness America, NY Champion

Ms Fitness USA, NJ Champion

 

 

 

Kim Koelbel CV

 

LookAHEAD Study Research Interventionist

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD

The objective of this JHU Diabetes & Heart Disease study was to examine the long-term effects if an intensive lifestyle intervention program designed to achieve and maintain weight loss through decreased caloric intake and increased physical activity.

Sponsoring institutes included NIH, CDC, NIDDK and NHLBI.

  • Special Project: Wrote and illustrated the entire year three Physical Activity course.

  • Served as case manger for lifestyle participants; facilitated adherence to protocol by ensuring regular in-person and other contacts. Conducted monthly individual counseling sessions for 30 study participants. Sessions consisted of addressing lifestyle change in the areas of nutrition, physical education and stress management. Provided behavioral case management of participants in the lifestyle intervention arm of the study; monitored progress, identified problems and implemented corrective actions based on intervention team decisions.

  • Maintained proper documentation of patient status with progress notes, treatment plans and reassessment; ensured that all visits were accurately entered into database tracking system.

  • Developed and led various group classes in the areas of nutrition, physical activity and overall positive lifestyle change. Nutrition education for both classes and individuals included dietary guidelines and recommendations, meal planning, record keeping/diet logs, consumption and exercise, fad diets, energy-yielding nutrients, food choices when dining out and during vacations, time management and food preparations.

  • Collaborated with clinical and intervention staff to prioritize and refine participant needs and goals based on reviews of nutrition and health risk assessment results. Attended weekly intervention team meetings, monthly LookAHEAD conference calls and monthly senior staff meetings to address current conditions and needs of both participants and staff.

  • Developed a variety of health education materials for both arms of the study, including class outlines, workshops and inserts to pre-written classes. Performed duties associates with instructing group classes including class preparation, participant weigh-ins, and both research and development for additional course materials.

  • Administered behavioral interviews and nutrition questionnaires during the screening process and recruitment stage of the study. Reviewed questionnaires and conducted both follow-up calls and sessions for accurate questionnaire completion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health, Nutrition & Physical Education Instructor

CCBC Catonsville MD

  • Special Project: Created and conducted CCBC’s Wellness Workshop for faculty and staff.

  • Coordinated and administered various health and physical education courses for the Allied Health and Wellness Division, nearly all of which included a significant nutrition component. Courses included Contemporary Nutrition; Lifetime Fitness & Wellness; Contemporary Health; Human Sexuality; Weight Management; Cardiovascular Health & Fitness; Nautilus Training; Circuit Weight Training; Water Aerobics; Step Aerobics; Dance Aerobics; and Senior Fitness.

  • Performed duties associated with instructing and assessing student progress including grading, record keeping, individualized training sessions, resolving student issues, and consulting with students regarding both academic success and lifestyle change to improve dietary and exercise behaviors.

  • Implemented a wide range of deliver systems including lecture, lab and computer-based instructional technologies in both individual and group programs.

  • Initiated and developed new courses, programs and related curriculum materials and exercises.

  • Participated in health and fitness promotion throughout the college and community including conducting both individual and group lifestyle programs for improving dietary and exercise behaviors. Developed new curriculum to reflect current research theory and technology as it related to course content and population diversity.

 

Exercise Physiologist, Prescribed Active Cardiac Exercise (PACE)

CCBC, Catonsville MD

  • Provide rehabilitation and maintenance exercise therapy as medically prescribed to adult and geriatric patients. Administered diagnostic and prognostic muscle, joint and functional ability screenings and evaluations.

  • Provided nutrition counseling to patients and spouses pertaining to clients needs including diabetes, hypertension and obesity intervention strategies.

  • Collaborated with medical staff to develop, schedule and implement individual and team treatment plans to restore function, prevent disability and improve physical fitness.

  • Developed new programs and activities to reflect current research, theory and technology as it related to rehabilitation, exercise, diet and overall health-oriented lifestyle behavioral patterns.

  • Supervised activity in the weight training and cardiovascular facilities; led warm-up and cool-down segments of activity.

 

 

 

 

 

Conditioning Coach, Men’s Basketball & Women’s Softball

CCBC, Catonsville MD

  • Provided sport-specific training in the areas of skills, endurance, strength and flexibility.

  • Performed health and fitness assessments including heart rate, blood pressure, girth measurements, hip-to-waist ration, flexibility/ROM, posture and alignment, grip strength, muscular and cardiovascular endurance tests and percent body fat.

  • Provided nutrition education and prescriptions to athletes including dietary requirements, hydration and pre- and post consumption during the athletic season.

 

Wellness/Physical Activity Instructor

Charlestown Retirement Community, Catonsville MD

  • Coordinated and administered nutrition and exercise courses.

  • Conducted, evaluated and documented monthly health and fitness assessments.

  • Collaborated with medical staff to prioritize and regularly update diet and physical activity goals. Adapted physical activity to meet the needs of those with diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and limited motor skills.

  • Provided lifestyle counseling for individuals and groups pertaining to both diet and exercise choices.

  • Provided case management of participants and evaluated both behavior and progress toward pre-established goals.

 

Site Coordinator, Therapeutic Recreation, Distance Education

Indiana University, IN

  • Provided orientation to new students, managed and ordered educational materials; requisitioned equipment; set up online accounts and taught students power point for online presentations.

  • Served as liaison for faculty, staff and students for both Maryland and Indiana. Managed assignment delivery, proctored exams and group projects.

  • Scheduled lab sessions, online presentations and test center hours.

  • Organized operation of audio and video equipment for both taped and real-time course sessions.

  • Collaborated with audio/visual technicians and led students in preparing for and conducting online presentations.

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