Kristy Lee Wilson
Kristy Lee Wilson is a former champion gymnast, and Cirque du Soleil performer based in Orlando, FL. Originally from Australia, Kristy has been an elite athlete for over 20 years, and has been wowing crowds performing with the world renowned Cirque du Soleil for the past 9 years. While still performing nightly with Cirque du Soleil, Kristy is now also making her mark in the fitness industry as a highly sought after Fitness Professional and Fitness Model.
Kristy is also a Fitness Expert on Sharecare. Sharecare, created by Jeff Arnold and Dr. Mehmet Oz, in partnership with Harpo Productions, HSW International, Sony Pictures Television, and Discovery Communications, is a highly searchable social QA healthcare platform organizing and answering the questions of health. If you have health and fitness questions you’d like answers to … ask Kristy.
Background:
At just eight years of age Kristy became the youngest athlete to ever be offered a scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport. Kristy is a former member of both the Australia Gymnastics Team and the Australian Trampoline Team. She is also a former 3-Time Australian Power Tumbling Champion.
Kristy has over 10 years experience as a nationally recognized gymnastics and trampoline coach. She has coached many State and National Champions and was named the State Tumbling Coach of Queensland in 2000.
Also in 2000 Kristy began training with the Australian Stunt Academy and in 2001 broke into the film industry doubling Sarah Michelle Gellar as her acrobatic stunt double in the feature film ‘Scooby Doo’.
Kristy holds numerous health and fitness certifications by some of the most respected fitness organizations in the world, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA).
For the past 9 years, Kristy has been wowing crowds performing with the world renowned Cirque du Soleil in the Orlando based production ‘La Nouba‘. She uses her own personal experiences and knowledge, both as a champion athlete and from what she has learned from being trained by top coaches and fitness professionals in the world, to help those who come in contact with her.
Kristy recently became the new face of the ‘Gym in a Bag’ and is representing Flexsolate as a spokesperson and athlete. She has been published in magazines including ‘Today and Tonight’ and ‘Fitness Forum Magazine’, and has been featured on numerous health and fitness websites. Kristy is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the ‘Excellence Through Exercise Foundation’. A foundation dedicated to helping fight Childhood Obesity.
Also a Fitness Model, she has graced the cover of ‘Today and Tonight Magazine’, been featured in calendars, and has also been featured on top fitness websites such as ‘FitOrbit’, ‘World Physique’, ‘Fitness Star Network’, and the ‘Real Spot’.
Through her customized personal training programs, exercise plans and nutritional advice, Kristy will keep you focused and motivated on your way to success!
If you are READY to make the commitment and achieve your personal fitness goals … contact Kristy at kristyleefitness@me.com
Awards & Achievements:
- 2011 VIP Woman of the Year – National Association of Professional Women
- Cirque du Soleil Performer – 2001- 2011
- MS. WORLD PHYSIQUE – June 2010
- Model Actresses International Athlete – May 2010
- Today & Tonight Magazine Cover Model and Feature Story
- Stunt Double in Feature film ‘Scooby Doo’ – 2001
- Australian Stunt Academy Graduate – 2000
- 3 Time Australian Tumbling Champion -1998-2000
- QLD State Tumbling Coach -2000
- Australian Trampoline Team Member – 1996-2001
- Australian Gymnastics Team Member – 1990-1994
- Australian Institute of Sport Scholarship Holder – 1988-1994
- Youngest athlete to ever be offered an Australian Institute of Sport Scholarship – 1988
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Sports Management: Health and Wellness (in progress)
- Associates Degree in Nutrition
- American College of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Performance Enhancement Specialist
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Corrective Exercise Specialist
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Sharecare Certification
- National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Personal Trainer
- International Youth Conditioning Association – Youth Fitness Specialist
- Certified TRX Suspension Trainer
Advisory Board Member:
- Excellence Through Exercise Foundation
Media Publications – Published and/or Featured in:
International
- USANA Magazine
- Womens Day (Australia)
- Australian Gymnast
- Fitness Forum Magazine (Australia)
National
- World Physique Magazine
- A Sky’s The Limit Magazine
Local
- Today & Tonight Magazine
- SBK Live Radio 104.1
Websites:
- www.sharecare.com
- www.ifitfamily.com
- www.doctorsofswfl.com
- www.shapefit.com
- www.worldphysique.com
- www.kickasswomen.com
- www.cirquedusoleil.com
One of the most dynamic champions we have ever had the wonderful opportunity to interview, Kristy Lee Wilson is both an inspiration and a bountiful resource for healthier living. Just a few minutes with Kristy Lee will have you ready to make positive changes to your fitness and nutrition habits.
- Today & Tonight Magazine
