I’m CR PURZ
Orlando, Florida based certified fitness professional with expertise in strength training, conditioning, and holistic nutrition strategies tailored for families and individuals.
Known for blending evidence-based nutrition with real-world application, making complex health strategies simple and sustainable for my clients.
Passionate advocate for parents, empowering them with tools to raise healthier kids and break the cycle of sugar and processed food addiction.
Experienced public speaker, writer, and coach dedicated to helping people achieve excellence in body, mind, and lifestyle.
I grew up chasing a dream to play hockey at the highest level …
…representing USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program (NTDP) as one of only 20 players selected nationwide for the inaugural Under-17 and Under-18 teams, the very first of their kind. This program has since gone on to produce the majority of USA-born NHL players you see today. I went on to play Division I hockey at the highest level for a team that was ranked number one and number two in the country during my time there. Injuries eventually cut my career short, but what I carried forward was more valuable than any trophy: the discipline, grit, and mindset of elite athletics. For over 20 years I have applied those same principles to health, fitness, and personal growth, helping people transform their lives with proven & sustainable strategies.
Life threw me another challenge when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, myasthenia gravis.
Instead of letting it hold me back, I chose to fight through it by staying disciplined, adapting my training, and proving to myself and others that obstacles can become fuel. I live by the belief that if I can keep pushing through, so can you.
That experience inspired me to write Food Wars: A Guide to Protecting Kids from Processed Food and Sugar and to create the PERS Diet, a science-driven, anti-inflammatory nutrition plan designed for fat loss, performance, and long-term health.
I am also the author of Everyday Olympiad, where I share lessons from high-performance athletics and apply them to everyday life in work, parenting, relationships, and personal growth.
My mission is simple: make the science of health accessible, practical, and powerful so families and individuals can thrive.
