John Basedow is the creator of the highly acclaimed Fitness Made Simple video series, which has revolutionized the lives of thousands of men and women by transforming their bodies and minds. His extraordinary journey, from humble beginnings in his parent's basement to national television fame, is a quintessential American dream story of perseverance and determination.
Driven by an unwavering passion and his personal mantra "believe in yourself and you can accomplish anything", John has achieved international recognition and built a media empire with Fitness Made Simple, encompassing DVDs, CDs, supplements, and infomercials aimed at promoting the importance of incorporating fitness into daily life.
John's remarkable story has been featured on numerous television and radio shows, as well as in prominent print media, including the Los Angeles Times, National Examiner, and The New York Times. In fact, Muscle & Fitness Magazine has named him the top infomercial star of the past decade, alongside NASCAR and figure skating, and The New York Times has placed him alongside these sports as a "great American sports television phenomenon".
In addition to being a renowned model, John is a respected columnist and author of Fitness Made Simple: The Power to Change Your Body & Life, his book published by McGraw-Hill, which chronicles his personal story and outlines his comprehensive exercise and nutrition program. He is a frequent guest on FOX News Channel, a regular on the popular Sirius/XM Radio program Covino & Rich, and a new personality on the national cooking series Taste This TV.
John is also a spokesmodel for Chamonix Skincare and Energize sports drink, and works with various charitable organizations, including the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association, for which he received an award and served as Honorary Spokesperson at their StepOut Walk To Fight Diabetes.
Currently, John hosts and produces a popular YouTube show called New Media Stew, launched in August 2010, which features Motivational Minutes, Celebrity Nuggets Of Wisdom, Fit Tips, WTF segments, movie reviews, current event coverage, and viewer interaction.
John also speaks at the prestigious NAVEL Health & Wellness Expos and motivates people of all ages, from children to grandparents, to pursue their dreams with his popular Power To Change Your Body & Life Seminars. As John emphasizes, "If you can think it, you can do it. Don't listen to negative people. If you focus on your goals, work hard and never quit, you can achieve anything."
