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Anna Whiting

This past competition season was my first time working with Peter. To say he’s an outstanding coach would be an understatement. I earned my pro card under his tutelage, I also made my pro debut at the Yorton cup and placed 2nd in my pro class (made it in the top 10 pro competitors) (holla)

What a whirlwind of excitement and joy. 

The training program he creates for me is brilliant and he knows how to manipulate the macros for whatever season you are in. He communicates well, answers and explains my questions and has always gotten back to me quickly. I can’t say enough to his work ethic. What a stellar guy! I appreciate him so very much. I couldn’t have done all this without him. 

Jenna Vaughan

I absolutely loved working with Peter—there’s no one I can think of who would have been better to help me prep for my first show. I’ll forever go to Peter for any fitness coaching I need.

Here’s what makes Peter such an incredible coach:

He teaches you, not just tells you what to do. Peter gives you macros instead of rigid meal plans, which lets you keep some freedom with your food and actually have fun with it. The biggest thing? You learn SO MUCH about nutrition and your body in the process.

His communication: He replies super quickly and will always let you know if he’s traveling or if there will be delayed responses for any reason. That level of consideration means a lot. 

I really appreciate his focus on step tracking and prioritizing walks. He’s extremely knowledgeable and attentive—if you have questions or are confused about something, he always gives you a straight answer and explains why things are the way they are.

My prep was 15 weeks long, and in those 15 weeks I went from 128 lbs to 103 lbs stage weight. It was an aggressive cut, but he believed in me and guided me through it.

Bodybuilding can be such a lonely sport, so having a coach who genuinely cares, shows up, and wants you to succeed has been amazing. His processes work and he’s incredibly attentive. I seriously don’t have enough good things to say about him. I cannot thank him enough.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Jason Carwile

What a contest season and I don't know where to start. Dr. Peter Fitschen has been a great testament and inspiration as a coach and mentor. Since I decided to join team FitbodyPhysique, Peter has done a phenomenal job in bringing my physique to its best for the 2025 contest season. His unwavering dedication to each individual client is indescribable, if you are a part of his team, you can relate. Peter treats me like I am his only client throughout the process with punctual response times during check-ins and even spur of the moment nutritional questions that I might have. His passion driven principles as a coach, orchestrates his personality and also has the amazing capability to balance his life as a bodybuilder and still coach his clients alongside his contest journey. His wonderful wife Amy is also a huge attribute to his success and helps Peter in so many ways behind the "curtain." Amy helped my amazing wife Tresa apply the dream tan alongside Peter which helped alleviate undue stress. I am excited to be a part of this team, and being able to meet some great fellow competitors during my 2025 season has been a blessing as well. As Arnold says, " I'll be back!"

Nick Rosencutter

I’ve always known that I wanted to compete in bodybuilding at some point, since the time I started getting serious with lifting over 20 years ago.  While I focused on powerlifting from a competition standpoint and had some success with it, I’ve always trained as a hybrid and felt that I needed to display more of my two plus decades of work than just a few lifts.  When I decided that it was time to compete, I knew who I was going to work with.  I’ve known Peter since our days at UW-La Crosse together, where we sometimes trained together and participated in the same clubs together.  I followed him along the years and knew he was the real deal when it came to dialing things in to come in at the best possible shape.  Taking his top end scientific education along with his years of in the trenches experience, having competed at the pro level himself, along with his ability to communicate, plan and adapt as things move along set him apart as a great coach.   As a strength coach, manual therapist and strength athlete myself, I knew I would only work with someone who fit all of these aforementioned boxes.  From the initial consult all of the way to show time, Pete’s communication and planning was clear, concise and right on point.  With his help, I was able to win my pro card in my first competition and place well as a pro in my second show.  I now feel like all of these years of making training my life have fully been worth it, and I couldn’t have come in the right way without the right help. If you are disciplined and driven enough to take a step into this game, you owe it to yourself to hire a coach who knows how to get the job done the right way.  Pete is that guy, plain and simple.  

Ryan Seguin

I started my first prep with Peter in April of 2025. I had my eyes set on competing in the OCB Natural Viking in September. We set up a realistic timeframe of how many weeks to prep for me to safely drop body fat while not sacrificing muscle. 

With every check in, Peter was very quick to respond with a clear plan for the days to follow. He adjusted my macros and step count in correlation with my weight & body composition to ensure I would be on track to look my best for my first show. 

I had gone from 176lbs, to stepping on stage at The Viking 21 weeks later at about 151lbs. In that 25lb drop, I lost minimal strength in the gym, and little to no muscle mass. I placed in all 3 of my classes, while bringing phenomenal conditioning. 

I had talked with Peter and expressed I’d like to compete in another show in Madison WI the next weekend (OCB Wisconsin Natural). After stepping off the stage at the Viking, we went right back to the plan on how to bring a better, more refined package to the stage the following weekend. After dropping another lb, and figuring out a better carb loading approach, I stepped on stage looking my absolute best. In that show, I placed 1st in the Open bodybuilding category, and earned my OCB pro card. 

I’m so grateful to be able to work with such a great coach in Peter. From all his expertise, knowledge and helpfulness I was able to look my absolute best. I would strongly recommend him to anyone, and look forward to working with him in the future. 

Jessica Pedersen

First, I am a 40s mom of 4 kids, and have been a lifestyle bodybuilder for about 8 years now. A year ago I decided I wanted to level up by diving into the competitive side of the sport. My biggest struggle with bodybuilding has always been with adherence to the nutrition side, so I knew I’d need a contest prep nutrition coach to help me nail several specific goals: step on a stage as a masters bikini competitor at least once and get feedback on how well I’ve been able to build my own physique over the years, hit a specific low body weight number at least once, and finally to actually reveal my own abs (I was starting to believe it just wasn’t genetically possible for me).

With Peter’s expertise and coaching, I was able to meet and exceed all these goals!!!

He is very knowledgeable about all the federations and shows, and not only encouraged me to enter 2 shows, but also found the 2 shows that best fit my preferences.

When researching natural bodybuilding coaches, I read a review about Peter that said he made it feel like he was their only client, and I have to agree 100%.

I know he has plenty of clients, but he always had quick, thorough, thoughtful responses while still addressing all my issues, concerns, thoughts, and questions. I have worked with 2 other coaches where I’d often wonder if they had even read through my entire check-ins! His response times were almost always within the hour as well!

Peter is also very down-to-earth, nonjudgmental, and easy to talk to. I never once felt like I couldn’t be honest with him, especially after going off plan and going over macros. And even when I did not follow the plan, he was always positive and encouraging about getting back on track. He also provided much needed perspective shifts for me whenever I was struggling.

For peak weak, his communication was daily, leading up to multiple times per day by show day. I was lucky enough to have him at both my shows. And again, I never once felt like I didn’t have his full attention and confidence!

So overall, an amazing, rewarding and positive experience for me. 100% recommend Peter, especially for natural bodybuilding, and I hope to be able to work with him again for future competitions!!!

Renee Giese

I started working with Peter for my first ever prep at the beginning of January, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. With his guidance, I was able to earn my pro card at my very first show—and bring an even better package to my second show. Peter approaches coaching with a practical mindset. He is thoughtful, solution-oriented, and always brings a level-headed approach to any challenge that comes up. I feel supported and confident heading into my improvement season, and I am proud to be a part of Team FitBody & Physique!

Oveidis Perez

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the support and guidance you’ve provided me throughout my training. I’m thrilled to share that I achieved second place in the recent bodybuilding competition, and I couldn’t have done it without your expertise and encouragement.

Your dedication and belief in me have been a driving force in my journey, and I truly appreciate all the time and effort you’ve invested in helping me reach this milestone.

Imani Wood

I was recommended to Peter from my posing coach.  She has heard great reviews about him and I'm so glad she sent me his info. Peter is great.  He is very knowledgeable with nutrition without doing too much. He really listens to what you need and focuses on your interest. Highly recommend! I will be sticking with him on off season as well! 

Heather Schofield

I have had some time to reflect on the last year of working with Peter.  Going into finding a new trainer I was concerned about making the change. After speaking with Peter in our first meeting I knew this was going to be amazing.  He explained the" why" behind each thing we changed.  Helped me to transition to counting macros and the new workout plan.  The build phase was challenging for me but I trusted the process and Peter was always compassionate with any of my concerns or questions.  As we entered into the cutting phase it was gradual and methodical which made the process manageable with all the day to day activities as well.  I faced weight loss plateaus which was super frustrating but Peter made changes to things.  We finally found the perfect mix and things started happening leading into my first show.  I was not as lean as I wanted to be but it was a great experience.  I continued to lose and each competition was better and better.  I was able to compete at 5 competitions with 5 peak weeks and during peak week I felt awesome no crazy changes made the process and experience great. My ultimate goal was to qualify for WNBF Worlds as a Pro and amateur which I accomplished with his guidance. I had more success than I hoped for.  6 first places, 2 second places, 2 3rd place and 1 5th at worlds. I saw more muscle and my best physique yet.  I look forward to continuing to work with Peter.

Garic Polk

Working with Peter has been one of the most invaluable pieces of my fitness journey. Without him, I wouldn’t have come close to the success I’ve achieved. After losing over 90 pounds, I can confidently say that 60 of those pounds came off during my time under Peter’s guidance.

Not only has Peter helped me shed the weight, but he also guided me through my first competitive bodybuilding season having stepped on stage twice and earning multiple top-five placements. Peter ensured I was thoroughly prepared and equipped with all the tools necessary for success.

What sets Peter apart is the way he makes every client feel like his only client. Whether it was during my regular check-ins or even outside those times, Peter was always available to answer my questions or provide support. His responsiveness and dedication is unmatched.

Before working with Peter, I liked bodybuilding. Now, I’m in love with the sport, and it’s all thanks to his expertise and passion. For anyone considering beginning prep or even those who aren’t in prep but want to build a solid foundation, I can’t recommend Peter enough. Start now, and you’ll thank yourself come prep season.

Peter has been an invaluable part of my journey, and will continue to be, and I know he’ll be the same for anyone ready to commit to their own bodybuilding journey.

Ludovic Salzard

I discovered Peter while listening to several podcasts he was featured in. I was very interested in his
approach and impressed by the scientific knowledge he shared while keeping things simple.
Having been offstage since 2018, we had a consultation during a mini-cut back in 2022, and I knew for
sure that the next time I’d be prepping, it would be with him.

Here we are, December 8th, 2024, and I have worked with Peter from January 1st to December 3rd.
11 months of prep for 5 shows completed. The longest but smoothest prep I’ve had, with the best
results yet.

Peter helped me bring my best package to the stage while allowing me to live a normal life.
Here’s my view on his coaching : detailed, precise, responsive, attentive and available.
I never had a second doubt about the plan.

Can’t wait to work with him for the next prep.