Fran Krumlauf

Fran Krumlauf is a full-time Lecturer in Biology at the Montrose Campus of Colorado Mesa University (CMU), where she teaches Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Pathophysiology, and Health and Wellness courses.

Education:

• MS, Clinical Exercise Physiology – Benedictine University
• BA, Exercise Physiology – North Central College

Her professional background bridges academic instruction with extensive industry leadership in health, fitness, and corporate wellness. She has held influential roles in orthopedic fitness, corporate health programs, and national fitness education standards. As a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Athletic Association (AMAA), she actively participates in evidence-based research discussions and continuing education.

Fran's research interests and teaching focus are centered on human physiology, preventive health, and wellness systems. Her expertise spans clinical exercise science, pathophysiological mechanisms, and large-scale wellness program development. She has contributed to shaping industry standards through affiliations with Reebok International Ltd. and the American Council on Exercise (ACE), where she served as an initial educator for their personal training certification program.

Scientific Awards:

• Richter Fellow – The Richter Fellowship Research Grant

Fran has not published peer-reviewed scientific articles, but her educational outreach includes workshops, CEC-accredited lectures, and publications in regional magazines such as Suburban Life Fit Magazine and Telluride Style Magazine. She has advised and trained nursing staff and fitness professionals across the Chicagoland area and internationally. Her work at ServiceMaster Corporation involved organizing bi-annual wellness symposia and managing executive medical clearances for U.S. and Japanese employees.

She is the founder and operator of Klass Konditioning, a company registered in Illinois and Colorado since 1989, dedicated to professional development in fitness and wellness education. While she does not appear to lead a formal research lab or supervise graduate students, her impact lies in translating clinical and scientific knowledge into practical, evidence-based wellness applications.