FO Fitness

Helping people achieve their fitness goals is Gustavus’ passion, he has been around the block when it comes to fitness. Not only have he lifted weights his whole life, but he has also been involved in tons of different athletic endeavors. He believes that he can and will make a positive difference in his client's lives. As a fitness trainer, he is committed to ensuring that his clients not only meet, but exceed their goals. “Do what you love and do it with heart and soul. Make a difference and affect change where you can.” Gustavus is a Certified Fitness Trainer thru ISSA.

Kamilah Mitchell is certified in Kickboxing, Tae Bo, Group Exercise and Zumba. Kamilah has known about her passion for fitness training since she was teenager. She enjoyed participating in various Kickboxing, Boot Camp and Zumba classes in the DMV and now decided to follow her passion and share this love of physical conditioning with others. She has many years of experience in athletics and enjoys incorporating different techniques and approaches to the workout! With Kamilah’s sunshine, electric energy and persistent drive to achieve success you will always enjoy your work out!

Certifications

CPR/First Aid/AED, June 2013, American Heart Association
Group Exercises, January 2014, AFFA
Tae Bo/ Kickboxing, March 2014, Tae Bo Fitness
Zumba, April 2014, Zumba Fitness LLC

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.