Category: News

Kathy Stillwell Celebration of Life 5k Run

Kathy Stillwell Celebration of Life 5K Run

As we approach the 3rd week of September, I look back on the 30th Anniversary of the Kathy Stillwell Celebration of Life 5K Run. Kathy was a World Class athlete and we all grew up with her mom “Miss Nancy” on Romper Room. At the height of her career, she was diagnosed with MS. It […]

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Overeating

Fitness + Psychology of Overeating

   Discover the unconscious emotional reasons that cause overeating and poor food choices. Our approach is a unique combination of an exercise program, a balanced diet, and psychotherapy that work together to help you let go of your food addictions.   This approach helps our clients reach and maintain their goal weight so that they […]

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Weight Loss fees now Deductible!

Weight Loss fees now Deductible! As of April 2, 2002, the IRS ruled (rev.rul. 2002-19) that costs associated with participation in a weight loss program for taxpayers suffering from a weight-related disease are now deductible. A physician prescription is required to access this deduction. We are in the “Weight Loss Business!” We want everyone to […]

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Ultimate Fitness Studio Class Schedule

Lifelong Strugglers vs. Slow Gainers

If you feel you struggle with your weight, you most likely fit into one of these two categories: Lifelong Strugglers As a Lifelong Struggler, you always remember being overweight. Whether you were overweight or a parent or individual told you that you were overweight, the fact remains that this has been a lifelong issue. Slow […]

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Orlando Sentinel

Form a habit: Get fit, stay fit and live well By Tammy Carter Published June 15, 2006 It took Oprah 10 days of eating mashed potatoes and bread in Africa without exercising to tip her scale 10 pounds in the wrong direction. Now she knows for sure that “working out slows the aging process and […]

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Club Solutions

Ultimate Fitness Owner Creates Save Haven for Obese Individuals March, 2013 Rosemarie “Bud” Seaman, a former 1980 Olympic swimmer, Ironman triathlete and marathon runner, has owned Ultimate Fitness, in Orlando, Fla., for over 17 years. During her time as the club’s owner, she has had many plus-sized individuals come into her facility exasperated with the […]

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Orlando Sentinel

Plus-size exercisers find comfort in gym class for obese By Marni Jameson March 1, 2013 Gyms can be intimidating. All those beautiful people, hard-core exercisers, pushy salespeople and that complicated equipment can send the average mortal running right back to the couch. But for those who bring with them an extra 100 pounds, gyms are […]

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Winter Park Observer

Former Olympian battles obesity By Allison Olcsvay September 18, 2013  His goal was to sit in a chair with arms again. It’s something most people never consider. But to someone whose weight has crept into the morbidly obese range, this is an everyday embarrassment. Not even the best exercise programs, diets or bariatric surgery could […]

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News 13

This morning, Channel 13 featured Rosemarie “Bud” Seaman as a local everyday hero in our community. Click here, or go to www.mynews13.com, and click on Everyday Hero to see the video.  This is a great overview of Bud’s athletic achievements as well as showcases the many ways that she has given back to the community.  The […]

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U.S. News

Anna Medaris Miller, a Health and Wellness reporter at U.S. News and World Report, contacted Bud Seaman, owner of Ultimate Fitness, for an interview about her unique mix of therapy and fitness.  Anna’s article came out on December 31st and can be read in entirety here. Bud’s approach to fitness and wellness is unique because she works […]

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The Team at Buds Ultimate Fitness

Personal Trainer, Alessia Vivod, Joins Ultimate Fitness, Inc.!

We are excited to introduce Alessia Vivod to our Ultimate Fitness, Inc. team! Alessia received an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Barry University in Miami. In her study of the problem of obesity, she realized the importance of fitness for a healthy lifestyle. As an athlete herself, she was a high school standout in girls […]

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Encouragement for Summer Weight Loss

Don’t forget that New Year’s Resolution for a healthy and fit lifestyle. Here is a video of one of our clients to give you the motivation you need to stay or get back “on track.”

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Ultimate Fitness Featured on WESH 2

Ultimate Fitness, Inc., Rosemarie “Bud” Seaman was interviewed on WESH Channel 2 with her client, Janine Hutchinson.  Janine has now lost over 210 pounds, thanks to her commitment to exercise and health and the coaching of Bud. Janine wants to inspire others and give them the courage to lose weight.  

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Ultimate Fitness Joins the Winter Park Chamber

Today, Julie Cole, marketing director, attended a presentation by Mary Gardner of Mary Gardner Communications, LLC.  Her topic was “Polished and Powerful Public Speaking.”  The class was part of the Small Business Education Series and presented by Strombeck Consulting CPA’s. Joining the Winter Park Chamber has allowed Ultimate Fitness, Inc. to have more visibility in […]

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Ultimate Fitness Part of the Silver & Fit Exercise and Healthy Aging Program

Ultimate Fitness has been approved by Cigna and ASH Fitness as a certified Silver & Fit and Personal Training Facility. As a result, Ultimate Fitness can offer these programs through Cigna and all Cigna members can receive a discount on these approved programs. The Silver&Fit Exercise & Healthy Aging Program provides you access to fitness facility membership(s) […]

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Ron’s Weight Loss Shows!

Although Ron has experienced his ups and downs on his weight loss journey since January 1st, his continued efforts to “stay the course” can be seen in these photos. Just seeing the change gives him the confidence and courage to keep going forward!        See Ron shrink!        

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A Gym with A Big Heart

On Saturday, November 22, 2014, several of Bud’s clients went downtown to feed and clothe the homeless.  Her clients that could not come donated clothing and food.  This is the second year that Bud organized this outreach program, collecting and buying socks, underwear, gloves, hats, blankets, ponchos and men’s and women’s outerwear.  Over 100 blankets were donated […]

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A fun spin on Spinning Class

In Spinning, it isn’t difficult to elevate your heart rate. In fact it’s really way too easy. However, getting your heart rate high isn’t necessarily the only purpose of Spinning. Yes, it is important that you work hard and keep your heart rate above its normal range. But controlling your heart rate, as well as […]

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