About Christiana Mikesch, CPT

About The Author

Christiana Mikesch, CPT
Senior Coach
Christiana Mikesch, CPT is a personal trainer and author with contributions to publications like the Chicago Tribune and Yahoo. She emphasizes a holistic approach to weight loss, combining an energy-fueling diet, goal-oriented workouts, and daily habits. Her approach avoids short-term goals and fosters a lifelong commitment to health and well-being.
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Lisa Lorraine Taylor, BSc, CPT
Staff Writer
Lisa Lorraine Taylor, BSc, CPT holds a BSc degree in Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health and is the owner of Taylor Made Fitness. Her philosophy centers on cutting through the hype and misinformation surrounding dietary supplements, focusing instead on practical, science-backed strategies for health and weight loss.
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Dr. Harshi Dhingra, MBBS, MD is a published peer-reviewed author and renowned physician from India with over a decade of experience. With her MBBS from Bharati Vidyapeeth and an MD from Rajiv Gandhi University, she actively ensures the accuracy of online dietary supplement and medical information by reviewing and fact-checking health publications.
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Highlights

  • Renowned for her unique methodology in Online Health & Fitness Coaching, with a specialization in Weight Loss for Women.
  • Emphasizes a holistic approach to weight loss, combining an energy-fueling diet, goal-oriented workouts, and daily habits.
  • Developed a 21-Day Challenge designed to initiate individuals into her lean lifestyle philosophy.

Experience

Christiana Mikesch is an author and talented coach; a guiding light for countless individuals, especially women, looking to embark on a transformative health journey. With a mission deeply rooted in her own experiences and expertise, Christiana emphasizes the importance of a "Lean Lifestyle," guiding her readers towards a balanced and sustainable approach to weight loss.

Her unique perspective, derived from her extensive coaching career and experience training celebrities, makes her relatable and trusted. Christiana's approach is not just about achieving short-term goals but fostering a lifelong commitment to health and well-being.

In addition to her primary role on Total Shape, Christiana's contributions to notable publications like the Chicago Tribune and Yahoo showcase her prowess in content creation. Furthermore, as the founder of the "15/21 Ultimatum," she plays a pivotal role in program development, teaching, and guiding participants through the challenge.

Education

Her extensive coaching and experience as the founder of the "15/21 Ultimatum" stands as a testament to her commitment to professional growth and ensuring her readers receive accurate and reliable information.

About Total Shape

Total Shape, a beacon for health enthusiasts worldwide, is your definitive source for actionable fitness advice, trusted supplement information, and nutrition guidance. Annually, we cater to over 3 million readers, making health achievable and comprehensible for all.

Every piece of content undergoes a rigorous check by our dedicated medical review team, ensuring accuracy and integrity. Delve deeper into our editorial process and discover how our review guidelines ensure authenticity.

See All Of Christiana Mikesch, CPT's Articles

A woman getting ready to do a frog jump exercise
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 2 months ago
Frog Jumps with Proper Form: How-To Guide (From a Trainer)
Holding Barbell doing Good Morning exercise
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 5 months ago
5 Best Good Morning Exercises (Start Your Day Strong)
Performing ab workouts using weights
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 4 months ago
7 Best Weighted Ab Workouts (Build Strong & Sculpted Core)
A woman doing leg isolation workouts at home
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 17 days ago
8 Best Leg Isolation Exercises (Target Each Muscle Group)
A woman working out her back in the gym
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 4 months ago
4 Best Stretches for Middle-Back (Ease Discomfort & Pain)
Performing hip workouts
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 3 months ago
8 Best Hip Hinge Exercises (Develop Powerful Hamstrings)
Doing a seated soleus stretch
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 2 months ago
2 Seated Soleus Stretches (Overcome Tight Lower Legs)
A man doing heel touches indoors
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 2 months ago
How To Do Heel Touches? (Muscles Used & Their Benefits)
A woman doing a lying hip flexor stretch for workout
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 4 months ago
2 Lying Hip Flexor Stretches (Effective Post-Workout Ideas)
A woman stretching out her Levator Scapulae Neck
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 2 months ago
4 Levator Scapulae Stretches (Ways to Relieve a Sore Neck)
A woman doing an overhead triceps stretch
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 4 months ago
Overhead Tricep Stretch (5 Steps)
A woman doing a scorpion stretch for flexibility
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 2 months ago
6 Scorpion Stretches (Improve Your Workout Flexibility)
A woman stretching her back
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 4 months ago
5 Best Back Stretches for Stiffness & Pain (Feel the Relief)
Using recumbent bike machine to workout
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 5 months ago
Best Exercises on Recumbent Bike for Cardio
A woman lifting a barbell in the gym
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 4 months ago
10 Best Barbell Exercises (Building Muscle & Strength)
A woman doing dumbbell back exercises
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 5 months ago
10 Best Dumbbell Back Exercises (Build Your Muscle Routines)
Showing outer thighs after exercising
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 4 months ago
7 Best Exercises for Outer Thighs (Enhanced Core Strength)
Woman stretching indoors
By Christiana Mikesch, CPT 2 months ago
5 Best Exercises for Hips (Strength & Power Routines)