Fitness guru Lans A. Fofana, better known as FO and the founder of FO Fitness, has faced and fought several obstacles that inspired him to begin his fitness journey, making health and wellness a penninical part of his life mission. While growing up in Sierra Leone, FO helplessly watched his beloved grandmother struggle with her weight and slowly lose her independence. He vowed then to fight for his own independence by making health and wellness a priority in his life and the lives of others.

FO holds an Associate of Science degree in Exercise Science, with an Emphasis in Personal Training through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) College of Exercise Science, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Hawaii Pacific University, and an MBA from University of Phoenix. FO is a nine year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army, where he became a Master Fitness Instructor.

Committed to continued education and mastery of his craft, FO is a Certified Master Trainer through the ISSA. He has also secured several advanced certifications from ISSA:
Fitness / Exercise Therapy
Fitness Nutrition
Fitness Trainer
Senior Fitness
Strength and Conditioning
Youth Fitness

FO has trained a variety of clients including the Armed Forces personnel, Department of Defense employees, civilians and organized sports teams.

FO is an avid high school, college, military and local community soccer, basketball, rugby, volleyball, and football player.