Cozi TV to Debut New Reality Show PUSHING IT, 6/2

COZI TV, the network developed by the NBC Owned Television Stations division of NBCUniversal, today announced that Pushing It, a new reality television show starring Jenny Skoog, a modern day birthing coach and personal trainer, will premiere on Sunday, June 2 at 9 PM EST. This series will follow Skoog and her adventures coaching and training three very driven New York City women. From a lawyer living the high life, to a very pregnant top-tier modeling agent, to a first-time mom trying to regain her fitness regime, Skoog delivers some tough love and important advice to these women from all walks of life, helping them get their bodies in shape before, during and after pregnancy and assisting in navigating life's challenges.

"Jenny is tough, but charming, and truly cares about the women she works with. We fell in love with the show the minute we heard about it and knew it would be a good fit for COZI TV," said Meredith McGinn, Vice President of Cozi TV and LX.TV Productions. "Reality television resonates with our viewers and we know Pushing It will serve as a great complement to our iconic TV series and hit movies, along with our other original programming."

Born and raised on a small farm in rural Minnesota, Skoog, a pint-sized energetic, spiky-haired blond, moved to New York in her mid-twenties to pursue her passion for fitness and became one of New York's top personal trainers. A master trainer, doula, childbirth educator and nutritionist all rolled into one, Skoog possesses the perfect blend of ingredients to transform the bodies and lives of her dedicated clientele.

Through workouts and intimate conversations, Skoog helps her clients overcome their anxieties and push through self-doubt. This season, she also delves into her own issues with her husband, Stanley. In the premiere episode, Jen, the modeling agent, realizes that she is not as ready for motherhood as she had hoped during a training session with Skoog. Meanwhile Rachel S., a partner-to-be at a high-poweRed Law firm, reveals over several cocktails that she may be ready to have a baby. Rachel B., a first-time mom who is also juggling a career, shares her excitement over the positive impact her workout regimen is having on her waistline as well as her hopes for future children in The Face of previous fertility issues. At the end of the episode, we see how these women's lives come together with Skoog as their common guide.

"My relationship with my clients is unique - I kick their butts at the gym, but I'm also their friend and confidant for some of their biggest life moments. I love sharing that with them, and I'm so excited to share it with the Cozi TV audience," said Skoog. "I hope the lessons that my clients and I learn along the way will inspire other women and other couples to talk about the same issues in their lives."

Pushing It is created by and executive produced by Stephanie Krikorian of Snow Day Works LLC.

COZI TV is currently available to more than 40 million homes in the largest markets in the country, including the multicast channels of the 10 NBC-owned stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Miami-Fort Lauderdale, San Diego and Connecticut, among many other stations. For more information about COZI TV, please visit www.cozitv.com. Updates about Cozi TV are also available via Facebook at www.facebook.com/cozitv and Twitter @CoziTV. Updates about Pushing It are available via Twitter @Pushing_It.

About NBC Owned Television Stations
NBC Owned Television Stations is the division of NBCUniversal that includes 10 local television stations and their websites and digital platforms, as well as a group of out-of-home properties, a Production Company and Cozi TV (www.cozitv.com). The 10 stations produce and deliver compelling and unique local news, information and entertainment programming to viewers in the communities they serve, which include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Miami, San Diego and Connecticut, with a goal of connecting to their audiences anytime and anywhere.

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