FITLETE Radio | A Personal Training News and Fitness Industry Q&A Show Coach’s Spotlight: Meet Steve Lutz | S2:Ep18
Oct 17, 2025
Steve Lutz, an online fitness coach and owner of Lutz Fitness, shares his incredible journey of overcoming a 170-pound weight gain and transforming his life. He emphasizes that real change is as much mental as it is physical. Steve discusses the significance of meeting clients where they are and adapting coaching to their unique challenges. He highlights the essential role of technology in fostering client connections and accountability. With authenticity, he illustrates how progress is built slowly, through mastering one step at a time.
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Transformation Born From Low Point
- Steve Lutz gained over 170 pounds while living in Korea and later lost it after returning to the U.S.
- He says the real transformation was mental, which shaped his coaching philosophy.
Teaching Abroad That Changed Direction
- Steve moved to South Korea to teach English and stayed four years instead of one.
- The environment amplified drinking and poor nutrition, prompting later character growth and a love of teaching.
Prioritize Healing Over Immediate Progress
- Refer clients with injuries to appropriate medical professionals before designing plans.
- Scale back goals to maintain habits while prioritizing healing and rebuild consistency.
