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About Stefan :: Biography

BIOGRAPHY

	STEFAN ASCHAN, born and raised in Vienna, Austria, is the founder of and the personality behind, STEFAN'S LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS and STRENGTH 123. Stefan's creativity combined with his fitness, nutrition and business training forms the basis for his non-stop drive and innovation in the field. He is constantly engaged in improving his knowledge to better serve each of his clients. Stefan is driven by knowing that he can make a difference by helping individuals change their bodies - and their lives - by implementing balance in nutrition, exercise and lifestyle [think: Arnold Schwarzenegger meets Wolfgang Puck]. He most enjoys seeing the rewards of his work reflected in the satisfaction and success of his clients.
	Stefan manages the day-to-day operations and handles all aspects of the business, including working one-on-one with his high-profile individual clients, leading group training sessions, developing unique programs and techniques. Additionally, Stefan also enjoys participating in demonstrations and media interviews for print and television. Please go to "In the Media" to learn more about his latest coverage.
	Prior to founding STRENGTH 123, Stefan enjoyed success as an international print and runway model in Milan, New York and his home of Vienna, while furthering his education and training as a fitness professional. His credentials include: * American Council on Exercise Certification [US] * Aerobic and Fitness Association of America [AT] * Reebok Aerobic Sport Academy Certification [AT] * Club Danube Gymnastic Certification [AT] * Johnny G. Spinning Certification [US] * Paul Chek Video Series [US] * Jane Waller Pro Education Workshop [AT] * Body Bump Certification [US] * Several workshops and seminars in Austria and the United States Additionally, Stefan has created several unique fitness training programs including: Power PunchT, and New York Boot-Camp Training. His training accomplishments include participation in numerous marathons, extreme adventure races, Navy Seals-type advanced boot camp training, aerobic-gymnastic competitions and even ballet.
	Commitment and discipline are key traits of his personality. While running his own company, Stefan continues to further his education and recently graduated from New York University's Stern School of Business with a Degree in Finance. He is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Holistic Nutrition from The Clayton College of Natural Health. Stefan's unique approach to food preparation, which he continues to refine and further develop for his clientele, was first developed while studying hospitality and catering at Aigen, the top hotel and culinary arts school in Ennstal, Austria. Stefan currently lives in the heart of New York City on the Upper East Side, just a short jog from Central Park.