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Fit18 – Episode 165

Ellie Nova – Initial Fitness Casting – Part A

By Jordan Patel, Senior Content Producer, Fit18 Studios
Published April 16 2026

| Metric | Value (2025) | |--------|--------------| | Monthly active viewers | 12 M | | Episodes produced | 1,430 | | Certified staff (PT, RD, Psy) | 84 | | Partnerships (universities, tech firms) | 22 | Fit18.E165.Ellie.Nova.Initial.Fitness.Casting.A...

6.1 Key Baseline Values (Ellie)

| Variable | Result | Interpretation | |----------|--------|----------------| | Height | 168 cm | — | | Weight | 68.4 kg | BMI = 24.2 (healthy) | | Body Fat % | 28.5 % | Slightly above average for age‑matched females (≈26 %) | | RMR | 1,460 kcal/day | Slightly lower than predicted (Mifflin‑St Jeor: 1,540) – suggests potential metabolic adaptation | | VO₂max | 31.2 ml·kg⁻¹·min⁻¹ | Below average (≈35) – indicative of low aerobic conditioning | | 1‑RM Bench Press | 28 kg | 0.41 × body mass – novice level | | 1‑RM Back Squat | 45 kg | 0.66 × body mass – novice level | | Push‑ups (60 s) | 10 reps | Low‑end normative (12‑20) | | Wall‑Sit | 35 s | Below average (≈45 s) | | Sit‑and‑Reach | -3 cm (behind start) | Limited hamstring flexibility | | FMS Score | 13/21 | Moderate movement dysfunction (issues in hurdle step & rotary stability) | | Blood Lipids | TG = 115 mg/dL, LDL = 108 mg/dL, HDL = 58 mg/dL | Within normal range | | HbA1c | 5.5 % | Normal | | Vitamin D | 24 ng/mL | Insufficient – supplementation recommended | | CRP | 2.2 mg/L | Low‑grade inflammation (borderline) | | POMS‑2 | Fatigue = 8, Vigor = 5 (scale 0‑10) | Slightly fatigued, low vigor | | WHOOP HRV | 41 ms (average) | Below optimal for age (≈48 ms) | | Sleep Efficiency | 78 % | Below recommended 85 % | Fit18 – Episode 165 Ellie Nova – Initial

A week later, Ellie received the call she had been waiting for. She had been selected to join Fit18 as a new fitness model! A week later, Ellie received the call she

Overview:
Ellie Nova brings energy, form, and presence to the Fit18 project. In this initial fitness casting (take A), she demonstrates clean movement mechanics, on-camera body awareness, and the athletic aesthetic required for the series.

Technical Fitness Performance: Utilizing her disciplined physical condition for high-intensity sequences.