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.