We are excited to announce that we have convinced AHN Fitness Expert and celebrity trainer, Fitz to run her popular Ask Fitz Column right here - on your favorite health and fitness site.

Have fitness questions? Fitz has your answers. Our Active Health Network’s fitness expert and celebrity trainer is now your own virtual personal trainer. Fitz will help you get fit, increase your overall health and do it in a fun way. Post your questions here in the Comments section below, DM us on Twitter (ActiveHealth) or send them to us from our Contact page. Learn more about Fitz here.

Fitz - Your Virtual Personal Trainer

Q. Dear Fitz, I love the summer weather, and really want to use the large outdoor pool at my gym. I do water walking and swim a couple of laps, but then I get so bored! Swimming 20 laps in a row is not fun for me. I’m pretty sure swimming burns a lot of calories, which is my goal. Help! Deanna

A. Hi Deanna, I’m so excited to help you, because I too love the benefits of training in the water. We always hear that it’s a terrific workout for those who want to