About Us
MISSION STATEMENT: FitnessX Magazine (Health – Fitness – Wellness) strives to inspire people by making a difference in empowering and encouraging you to live a healthier lifestyle. We take pride in sharing heart-warming stories on health, fitness and wellness.
Our readers vary in age, body composition, ethnic background, economic status, and professional background, but have the common goal of improving themselves through health, fitness, and wellness. FitnessX.com Magazine readers are health-conscious, discovering or already adopting healthy lifestyle practices, and interested in bettering themselves.
FitnessX Magazine (Health – Fitness – Wellness) features athletes in all sports, professionals who work in the health/fitness/wellness industry, everyday people who have made remarkable strides in motivating others to live a healthier lifestyle, and includes articles on the latest and most popular topics of interest.
At FitnessX Magazine (Health – Fitness – Wellness), our tag line says it all—
“Inspiring YOU to Live Well…NATURALLY!”
BillyBow & Kat Painter, Owners/Publishers for FitnessX Magazine.
BillyBow Aguirre is the Owner/Publisher of FitnessX Magazine. He studied and taught nutrition as a Chef for 15 years. BillyBow started an online magazine in 2009, FitnessX.com Magazine, and then he published his first print magazine in January 2011, FitnessX Magazine. You can contact BillyBow at publisher@fitnessX.com.
Kat Painter is the Editor-in-Chief/Owner/Publisher of FitnessX Magazine. She has been actively involved in the fitness industry for the past 12 years working as a group exercise instructor, CPT/sports nutritionist, weight loss consultant, PT manager, fitness director and fitness company owner. Kat has competed and placed in the top 5 in fitness, figure, fitness modeling, bikini and power lifting. She started several boot camp programs in the Tennessee Valley to help hundreds of people get fit and healthy. Kat enjoys volunteering her time at schools speaking about body image, fitness, and nutrition. Currently, she serves as an advocate for the “Fighting Obesity Campaign”, “Dream Again Campaign” and “Safe Passage”. Kat’s email is publisher@fitnessX.com and editor-in-chief@fitnessX.com.
Courtney Moore is an HR Specialist for FitnessX Magazine from Los Angeles, CA. His, “Work hard, play harder” approach to the business brings positive energy, as well as new and innovative ideas to FitnessX Magazine. Courtney enjoys NFL Football, NBA Basketball, as well as working out. He is currently attending Cal State Fullerton, pursuing a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. To contact Courtney, email him at Courtneymoore@fitnessx.com.
Joe Mikoli is the Creative Director for FitnessX Magazine. He is a Graphic Designer professional based on the west coast in Southern California. Joe has enjoyed working with amazing people in his field for over 5 years after graduating from California State University-Northridge in 2006. Since May 2011, he devised and executed the entire design of the magazine to get it 110% right for the readers. His innovative design changed the entire look for FitnessX Magazine. A dedicated artist to his craft, he continues to thrive for excellence in each of his projects. Joe’s email is joemikoli@fitnessX.com.
Noel Daganta Senior Staff Photographer for FitnessX Magazine. Noel is a Los Angeles based photographer, filmmaker and visual artist.
Leha Long is Staff Writer for FitnessX Magazine. She is a fitness model, NPC competitor, writer, trainer and nutritionist. Leha is also a Team Bombshell Member for Bikini. Please check out her website at http://lehahealthandfitness.wordpress.com/ for more information.
Laura Mak is Pregnancy Fitness Specialist for FitnessX Magazine. Over the past 19 years, she has made it part of her career in fitness to be a leader, a forward thinker, and a positive role model in every way when she undertakes a new project. Since her early days in training as an elite athlete and then on to the top ranks as an IFBB Fitness Pro, Laura Mak has taken her passion for Lifestyle Fitness Coaching to a level only reached by the top echelon in the fitness industry.
Mark, ‘Oz’ Ozog is Staff Writer for FitnessX Magazine. He is actor, motivational speaker, triathlete, world traveler, writer and an avid fan of FitnessX.com.
