ABOUT LAURA WILSON

Laura has worked in the health and wellness industry for over 25 years.  Developing programming and education for multiple international fitness brands and clients while growing her global business, Laura Wilson FIT. 

Laura is a Midwest farm girl who brings that trademark friendliness and care to every client and business partner, aiming to inspire and create impact. Founding of LauraWilsonFit Laura Wilson FIT evolved out of Laura’s desire to be a difference maker on the consumer level in addition to working in commercial fitness. 

Her mission to help clients live healthier, happier lives as well as help other professionals to scale successful businesses has allowed her to reach over 57,000 clients. For the last 25 years Laura has worked in the fitness industry in a variety of capacities.  She began teaching group fitness classes and personal training part time because of her passion for sharing the joy of movement with others.  This resulted in her pursuit of a M.S. in Exercise Science and quest to integrate health and wellness into her life in a more full-time way. 

She is also CPT certified through NASM, an ACSM Strength Coach, RKC Kettlebell certified, has (and continues to) attend regular upskilling workshops such as Pivotal Level 1 & 2, Grey Institute, and EXOS education, and also has a Ph.D. Over the years, Laura was the Fitness Manager for several privately owned clubs and worked for Les Mills International as an International Master Trainer and Educator presenting on multiple programs quarterly releases while also working as the Operations Manager for Les Mills Midwest.

This lead to working with other fitness brands as the Program Director, writing curriculum and education for the likes of XPT (Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece), LifeFitness, ISSA, NASM and more.  She has written and developed multiple fitness programs and helped to launch these in over 25 countries; including KettleWorX, Les Mills programming, and HIGHX.  During this time she also owned her own gym while launching LauraWilsonFit.  When a new door opening to work with Life Time Fitness, Laura sold her gym and also began a partnership with Power Plate.  It was at this time she also began focusing on recovery techniques as a critical part of health and longevity as well as adding gut health and hormone health accreditations to her offerings. This background has lead her to be one of the leading professionals in the field.  Her extensive knowledge and passion for educating and coaching has lead her to specialize in small group training, athletic training, the active aging population, and youth coaching.  She has also competed in bodybuilding over the years and was a gymnast growing up, earning her pro card in the figure category.  As a result she loves coaching females looking to work toward that goal as well.