Chris Powell’s ex-wife, Heidi Powell Bio: Age, Net Worth, Height, Husband, Kids, Books, Career, Siblings

Heidi Powell is an American fitness trainer, transformation specialist, author, and television personality best known as the empathetic powerhouse behind ABC’s long-running hit Extreme Weight Loss.

For five seasons she co-hosted alongside then-husband Chris Powell, guiding hundreds of severely obese participants through life-changing 365-day journeys that combined intense workouts, nutrition overhauls, and raw emotional healing.

With bestselling books like Choose More, Lose More for Life and Extreme Transformation, plus a massive social media following, Heidi has built a brand around sustainable fitness, mental resilience, and showing up authentically—even through heartbreak, divorce, and starting over.

Profile

• Full Name: Heidi Lane Powell
• Born: March 28, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Fitness Trainer, Author, Transformation Coach, Television Personality
• Height: 1.65 m
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Lane
• Siblings: Grant Lane, Denver Lane, Darryn Lane
• Spouse: Chris Powell (m. 2010–2022)
• Children: Matix Solomon, Marley Solomon, Cash Powell and Ruby Lane Powell
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life and Education

Heidi Lane was born on March 28, 1982, in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Lane.

She grew up in a tight-knit family with three brothers—Grant, Denver, and Darryn.

Athletic from childhood, she competed in gymnastics and cheerleading before discovering a passion for fitness in her late teens.

After high school she briefly attended Northern Arizona University but left to pursue personal training full-time, earning multiple certifications (NASM, CrossFit Level 1, etc.) while working the gym floor and building a local reputation for helping clients achieve dramatic results.

She is of white ethnicity and keeps her religion private.

Career

Heidi Powell rocketed to national fame when she joined Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition (later Extreme Weight Loss) in 2011.

For five seasons she and Chris guided participants who often lost 200–300 pounds in a single year, blending brutal workouts with tear-soaked therapy sessions that made the show a cultural phenomenon.

Off-screen she co-wrote two New York Times bestsellers with Chris—Choose More, Lose More for Life (2013) and Extreme Transformation (2016)—and launched the Transform App, a subscription fitness platform that at its peak had tens of thousands of members.

After the couple’s 2020 separation (finalized 2022), Heidi pivoted to solo ventures.

She rebranded her app, released the memoir-style workbook Your Best You Yet, and grew her Instagram and TikTok audiences into the millions by sharing unfiltered glimpses of single motherhood, co-parenting, and mental-health struggles.

She continues to coach high-profile private clients and speak at women’s wellness events.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @realheidipowell
• Facebook Handle: Heidi Powell
• YouTube: Heidi Powell
• Twitter Handle: @HeidiPowell

Personal Life

Heidi is currently single, she was previously married to personal trainer Chris Powell in 2010 after meeting on the set of Extreme Weight Loss.

Together they have two children Cash and Ruby, and also she has other two children Matix and Marley from a previous relationship.

Their highly public 2020 divorce stunned fans, but both have remained committed to amicable co-parenting from their homes in Arizona.

Heidi now lives in Scottsdale with her four kids.

Net Worth

Heidi Powell has an estimated net worth of $6 million.

Her income streams include royalties from bestselling books, revenue from the Transform App and online programs, private transformation coaching packages, brand partnerships (Quest Nutrition, 1st Phorm, etc.), speaking fees, and residuals from Extreme Weight Loss.