Retrofit In The News

Spring Cleaning: Get Back Into Your Workout Routine (It’ll Help You Grow a Better Business) 4/1/13 - As a busy entrepreneur, the impulse to spend some time outside is likely present; it’s a natural instinct with the changing seasons. The promise of spring means several things: the weather is getting gradually more tolerable, daylight is getting longer and the desire to get outdoors and put an end to the winter hibernation continues to increase. The primary question often asked this time of year is, "Now that I am motivated to get some activity outdoors, where should I start?" … Read The Story

Retrofit Reduces Prices and Introduces its First COO, Kimberly Williams 3/19/13 - Retrofit, a weight loss company designed to help clients make a life-long change, is making some major changes itself. A new way of pricing, new location, and new Chief Operating Officer are proof of how the young company is growing and developing … Read The Story

The 50 Most Innovative Health, Fitness, and Happiness Startups 3/14/13 - 32. Retrofit After Jeff Hyman and his wife changed their lives with a team of experts at a weight-loss resort, Hyman left his desk job and founded Retrofit in 2010. The Chicago-based, data-driven weight management company … helps users lose weight with a real-world approach, tackling obesity one working professional at a time. The program means business. … Read The Story

Love Your Whole Body 1/8/13 - Ready to give yourself the best present of all this year? How about the body you've always wanted, one toned trouble spot at a time. "With a commitment to a few targeted exercises, combined with sensible nutrition, you can make big improvements in the way you look," says Gary Ditsch, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, lead exercise physiologist at Retrofit, a weight-loss company.

We've got just the right moves, all hand-picked by top fitness experts, to tone the trickiest areas of a woman's physique: butt, belly, arms, thighs, and hips. … Read The Story

The Exercise That Boosts Your Vertical Jump 12/12/12 - Want to jump higher? Squat lower… Deep squats—where your thighs are below parallel—are better when it comes to improving your vertical, according to a new study in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. The findings match what many fitness professionals are seeing in their athletes, says Gary Ditsch, M.S., C.S.C.S., lead exercise physiologist at Retrofit … Read The Story

7 Splurge-Worthy Gifts to Buy for Yourself and Your Health This Year 12/12/12 - Before going broke buying presents, however, save a little bit for yourself to spend on something that could do a world of good in your life by providing a bevy of health benefits. From getting off medications to finding a surefire way to cope with stress, these gifts promise more than momentary satisfaction, they may just inspire a completely new lifestyle… (Retrofit) guarantees at least a ten percent weight loss, and is based on the idea that diets are not one-size-fits-all … Read The Story

Training Q&A: Why Am I So Hungry After My Interval Workouts? 11/19/12 - Interval training gives you a great fat burn - but what if it sends your appetite into overdrive? Most people aren't hungry for several hours after an intense workout. If you do get hungry, Amy Margulies, R.D., lead Registered Dietitian at Retrofit, has these tips to combat a raging appetite - and avoid overeating … Read The Story

Personalized Weight Loss Startup Retrofit Raises $8M 11/15/12 - This week saw launch announcements for three activity trackers: Jawbone's UP, Fitbit One, and pre-orders for Misfit Wearables' Shine. But even the best tracking data doesn't always lead to the behavior change necessary for sustained weight loss. That's where Retrofit comes in … Read The Story

Retrofit Gains $8 Million in VC Funding; Launches Retrofit My Company 11/13/12 - Just a year after opening its web-based doors, Chicago-based Retrofit announced today the raising of $8 million in venture capital funds. The fund raising was led by Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), and brings the company to a total of $10.7 million in Series A funds. Other investors include Correlation Ventures, Hyde Park Angels, New World Ventures, and I2A Fund. It’s a move that will allow one of the most tech-minded brands in weight loss to grow to serve a broader clientele.

"DFJ is a great backer to have," commented Jonathan George, former CEO of Boxcar. "Their resources and knowledge will help turn Retrofit into an even bigger winner … Read The Story

10 Low-Calorie Halloween Treats 10/8/12 - Trick or treat! Skip traditional calorie-packed snacks and make a few of these slimmed-down desserts instead. Do all those sweets have you craving something a little more savory? Try munching on a few of these healthy 'eyeball' treats, created by Amy Margulies, lead RD of Retrofit Weight Loss … Read The Story