Performance Nutrition Show 5-11-08
Laurie Geisz and Julie Lohre
- Dr. William J. Kraemer’s Research Tip: Strength training research update
- A personal story of transformation
- Flex photo shoot model
Laurie Geisz is an NPC Figure Competitor, fitness model, writer and wife and mother to five children. After the birth of her first child Laurie exercised to lose weight gained during pregnancy, the next three births resulted in not enough time for anything except caring for the family. Her fifth child, Ben, died soon after birth, and Laurie decided to overcome her depression with a physical and emotional transformation. She hired a personal trainer and worked her way up to joining Carla Sanchez’s Performance Ready Team and at age 39 placed in two classes at the 2008 Northern Colorado Championships. She is currently training for the Masters National Figure Championships.
Julie Lohre is an accomplished IFBB Fitness & Figure Pro with over 10 years experience in the fitness industry. She is one of the most active IFBB Fitness competitors and has competed 24 times in the past four years. Julie has been featured in magazines including FLEX, Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers, Ironman, Body Fitness, Body Muscle Journal and the cover of Oxygen magazine. As a trainer Julie helps women reach their fitness goals and get into the best shape of their lives. Julie has been happily married for 10 years to husband and photographer Rick, and has a five year old son, Tre. Learn more at www.JulieLohre.com.
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Gary Eklund, “The Coach,” has coached high school sports for over 25 years, including basketball, baseball and girls softball. He has lived and worked in Santa Barbara, CA for 20 years. Gary’s jobs outside of coaching were in radio in sales and on-air host and promotions. He produced his own football talk show for 19 years, as well as celebrity charity events since 1983, in 10 Western States and Mexico, raising over $2,000,000 for several charities. Gary now hosts his own yearly poker tournament in Las Vegas. Gary worked out with Carla Sanchez for four months after heart surgery in 2007, and in four months lost 30 lbs, 7 inches off his waist, reduced his blood pressure from 190/90 to 112/58 and reduced his cholesterol from 230 to 132.
Rick Bloomer, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor within the Department of Health and Sport Sciences at The University of Memphis. Rick holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He held prior positions at Duke University Medical Center and Wake Forest University as a research physiologist and visiting assistant professor, respectively. His research focus is centered on oxidative stress and frequently involves the use of antioxidant therapy to decrease macromolecule oxidation. Rick has been published in Sports Medicine, International Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport and many more.
Tim Chapman, M.D. has had an active Clinical Medical Practice for 30 years and has been an Educational Speaker for 20 years. He has been an Integrative Medical/Nutritional Expert and Advocate for Incorporation of Adaptogenic Nutri-Genomics for 12 years, as well as teacher of “The New Biology.” Dr. Chapman is also a Speaker/Lecturer for Biotech Corp., Sigma-tau Health Science and Consultant and Member of the Board of Directors for numerous United States companies.
Sid Shastri is an industry veteran with roots that trace back to being a health food store manager in San Francisco. He has his undergraduate degree from University of California, Berkeley in Human Biodynamics and his Masters degree in Human Nutrition. Sid initiated ShastriTech to offer the leading edge of nutritional products. Visit Sid online at 
Michael Timpson brings to South Florida a premier facility with in the 
Don Gauvreau, M.S., CSCS, NSCA-CPT has over 10 years of experience in the bodybuilding and fitness world. In the sports supplement business he is widely recognized as one of the industry’s leading researchers and product formulators. As a scientific expert on exercise, nutrition, and supplementation, Don has had a countless number of articles published in various industry magazines. Don operates 
Houston Alexander is a well-known Mixed Martial Artist who has participated in over 200 fights in the past seven years. Recently he joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is the largest Mixed Martial Arts organization in the world. After winning his first fight with the UFC Houston is currently ranked one of the top fighters in his weight class in the world. As a headliner in the UFC he fights a few times a year in the Octagon as “The Assassin,” a name he earned fighting his way to the big show. Houston Alexander, a teacher, an artist, a fighter, and a single parent raising six children on his own.
(Si-Fu) Eric Oram is one of the world’s leading authorities on Wing Chun Kung Fu, as one of the most Senior Instructors under Grandmaster William Cheung, the man who taught and inspired Bruce Lee. He has taught Cheung’s Chinese Boxing System since 1985, and founded the 
Brian Shafler is the owner of Supplement Warehouse in South Florida. He has over 15 years of experience in the sports supplement industry. He is a huge fan of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and enjoys working with various personalities in the supplement business.
Lori Kupferman, M.S., LDN, RD, CPT grew up on Long Island and attended Oneonta State College in upstate New York. There, she received her B.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics. After graduating from Oneonta, she attended Tufts University in Boston, MA, where she received her M.S. in Nutrition Issues and Food Policy. She next went to Tulane University in New Orleans and completed her internship to become a Registered Dietitian. Lori then went on to became a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Council on Strength and Fitness based out of Miami, FL. She has been working in the nutrition field since 1996. Visit Lori at 
Shoshana Pritzker is an up-and-coming name in the Sports Nutrition Industry. She grew up in Orlando, FL and moved to South Florida to pursue her degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. Shoshana received her degree from Florida International University (FIU) and is currently completing her accredited internship hours through FIU to become a Registered Dietitian. Her strengths and specialties are in Sports Nutrition, Supplementation and Weight Loss. While her love of writing put her in a position to write/manage the weekly E-newsletter at 
Barbie Guerra has surmounted incredible challenges to become a successfully Figure Competitor. When she was 2-1/2 years old in Pasadena, TX she climbed up onto an electrical transformer and grabbed some wires. Her arms were burned so badly that they had to be amputated, and she sustained scarring on her legs. Despite doctors’ odds that she would not live she not only survived but thrived. She became fascinated by fitness competition and began entering competitions. Some of her results include: 2007 Arnold Classic Amateur Fitness B, 7th Place; 2006 Heart of Texas, 2nd; 2005 Western Regional, 5th; 2004 Western Regional, 2nd. Barbie balances her fitness career with a husband and four children. Visit Barbie at 
Juan Carlos Santana, FNSCA is the owner and director of the 
Dane Rauschenberg, a Penn State Alumnus and member of the Phi Alpha Delta fraternity, resides in Arlington, Virginia and is a member of the 
Christine Lydon, M.D. completed her undergraduate training at Brown University and graduated magna cum laude with honors. Dr. Lydon then attended the Yale University School of Medicine where she was honored with the prestigious Howard Hughes Research Award for her work in the area of sports medicine. Dr. Lydon has worked as an independent consultant for many of the world’s largest sports nutrition companies, and was instrumental in the development of foods, beverages, and supplements. Her years as a freelance writer and columnist for popular health and fitness publications have earned Dr. Lydon a sizable following among gym-goers, health enthusiasts, and elite athletes alike. Check out her new book, Ten Years Thinner.
Jessica Steffans was born and raised in a small farming community in southern Colorado. She played some high school sports, but wasn’t really interested in sports or competition until her husband got her into rock climbing and sport bikes, which she raced for a full season. Jessica then became interested in Figure competition, and after her first show in 2005 knew she wanted to take it all the way to the top. After joining the 
Steven V. Joyal, MD is Vice President of Scientific and Medical Affairs at the 
John Schirra attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, but became absorbed by the birth of the microcomputer industry in 1981. In 1983 he began a 24 year career in high-tech. Having a life-long passion for health and fitness, John and his wife, retired IFBB Fitness Pro Michelle Schirra, opened a health club in 1995 specializing in personal training and, more specifically, nutrition counseling. By incorporating meal plans and grocery lists into their club’s fitness programs, customers received better weight loss results. John developed 
Joel Marion, CISSN, NSCA-CPT, and 2001 Body-for-Life Champion, is an authority on the use of dietary cheating tactics to accelerate fat loss. His ideas and theories have reached people all across the globe through his frequent contributions to popular health and fitness magazines, both in print and on the Web. Additionally, he’s a highly sought after consultant to doctors, lawyers, athletes, and models as well as the average Joe and Jane looking to improve his or her appearance. His debut book, The Cheat to Lose Diet, published by Random House, Inc is now available at all bookstores and online retailers nationwide. To learn more about Joel visit 