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Jose Antonio, Ph.D. and Anna Lepeley
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Jose Antonio, Ph.D. has earned a B.S. in Biology, an M.S. in Exercise Physiology and a Ph.D. in Muscle Physiology. He also completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism. After leaving academia Jose gained a position with nutrition products leader MET-Rx. He then went on to help jump start the functional coffee revolution with Javalution, a product line that offers high quality coffee with the added benefits of dietary supplements. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, has 49 peer-reviewed publications and 13 published books. Dr. Antonio is uniquely qualified to provide information on the latest developments in sports nutrition, dieting techniques and real-world training. Visit Dr. Antonio at www.joseantoniophd.com.
Anna Lepeley, M.S., CSCS, CISSN is currently working on her Ph.D. with Touro University International. Her dissertation work will focus on ergogenic aid effects with females. As a former competitive and aggressive inline skater, up until her 20′s, and a passionate weightlifter since the age of 8, Anna’s active youth directed her straight into the realm of Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition. Anna received her M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Florida International University specializing in strength and conditioning. Anna was also privileged to have great strength and conditioning mentors, David Sandler and Dr. Patrick Jacobs, throughout her undergraduate and graduate career. She is the founder of trademark, Femme Fatale Physique, an information site giving insight on sports nutrition, strength and conditioning as well as news and information your mother won’t tell you. Visit Anna on Facebook.
Abbie Smith, M.S., CSCS, CISSN is a doctoral candidate at the University of Oklahoma where she co-coordinates the Metabolic and Body Composition Laboratory. She received her B.S. in Health and Exercise Science from Truman State University, and her Masters at the University of Oklahoma. Abbie is currently studying under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey R. Stout, where her research is focused on nutritional and training interventions to improve performance, general health and body composition. She has contributed to the scientific community at the NSCA and ACSM since 2005 and continues to share the latest research through her column in the Sports Nutrition Insider, scholastic books and through various peer-reviewed journals.
Gina Lombardi, NSCA-CPT is one of the most sought after fitness experts in the entertainment business. She is host of Fit Nation on the Discovery Channel’s FitTV, their only investigative reporting show. Gina has a regular column in HEALTH Magazine called “Inside Track,” where she tests and reviews health and fitness products. She is an honors graduate from the University of Pennsylvania and holds certifications in personal training from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and University of Southern California at Los Angeles. She has worked with famous actors, musicians and television executives such as Andy Garcia, Catherine Bell, Isaac Hayes, Leah Remini, Val Kilmer, Kirstie Alley, Sally Pressman, Clementine Ford, Robert Towne, Kevin James, Clancy Brown, Beck, Chick Corea, Les Moonves, Beth Sullivan, film producers Colleen Camp, Craig Perry, Nancy Roberts and many, many more. Visit Gina at 
Santi Aragon is 22 years old and is currently studying to become a firefighter. He holds six first place finishes in bodybuilding competition. He is a former Teenage and Collegiate National NPC champion. He has taken two years off from the competitive stage to focus on school work. This year he met his trainer and diet coach Yano Garcia out of Porky’s Gym in Kendall, Fl. He competed in the 2010 NPC Southern States, placing 1st in his welterweight class and 2nd in the Overall. He finished his season by making his men’s national debut at the USA Championship in Las Vegas placing 5th among over 20 competitors in his class. He was recently featured in the winter issue of REPS! Magazine as well as in other fitness photo shoots.
Rina Jakubowicz has been active in the field of yoga for more than ten years. Known in Miami as a teacher of teachers, her studios, Rina Yoga, continue to serve the community for the past five years. She is an inspiring young author whose first book, Choose Peace, empowers others to feel the potential that they have within and instill motivation for deeper healing. Rina’s current projects include the exciting launch of her new JW Marriott Marquis studio in downtown miami. She is a frequent guest personality on Univision’s Tu Desayuno Alegre health segment called “Vive La Vida” and she was picked for Discovery Channel’s first yoga segments to be aired in Latin America. Rina continues to conduct her unique teacher trainings and travels extensively hosting workshops and international retreats. For more information about Rina, please visit 
Brandon Marcello, Ph.D. is the Director of Sports Performance at Stanford University, where he oversees all aspects of athletic performance enhancement for the 35 intercollegiate sports. His previous accomplishments include serving as the Director of Human Performance for USA Softball for the 2006 Gold Medal World Championship team, 2007 Gold Medal Pan American team and the 2008 Silver Medal US Olympic Softball team. In 1999 Brandon helped create Athletes’ Performance (AP) in Tempe, AZ, a world class training facility for professional and elite athletes where his clientele included Nomar Garciaparra, Mia Hamm, Phil Mickelson, Mike Weir, Maria Sharapova and Marc Bulger to name a few. A recognized author, Brandon’s work appears regularly in various journals, text books and periodicals. He has served as a consultant to many top Division-I teams, International Sports Federations and well as adidas International and Nike. Brandon holds a Ph.D. in Sports Nutrition from Baylor University. During this time as a research associate within the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory, Brandon completed extensive research in sports supplementation and its application to athletic performance enhancement.
Debbie Lipski, LMT, NCMT is a Licensed and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. She received her B.A. in Psychology in 1999 from Indiana University where she competed in Platform and Springboard Diving. In 2001, she graduated from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy where she has done extensive studies in Sports and Orthopedic Massage. Debbie has worked directly with numerous professional athletes including the Colorado Rapids Pro Soccer Team, Monica Seles, and several nationally ranked, Olympic and World Champion cyclists. Currently, Debbie has her own Massage Therapy practice in Columbia, SC specializing in Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage and Injury Rehabilitation. Debbie is an NPC National Level Figure Competitor, Fitness Model as well as a part-time Soigneur for various professional road cycling teams.
Adriana Martin is a TV fitness host for The Balancing Act on Lifetime TV and Tu Desayuno Alegre on Univision. She is the author of AB Rehab and the P.A.C.E. Training Program for AvMed Health Plans. Also, Martin is the creator and producer of the Fit Mom for Life and Fitting Fitness In DVD series. Her dynamic personality and expert insights have lead to her being featured on The Evening News with Katie Couric, SF Today Show, CNN Headline News and Comcast Newsmakers to name a few. Her innovative approach to fitness has made her a source of expertise for WebMd.com and her website, 
Ximena Gonzalez is a C.H.E.K Certified Trainer who is a Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach based in Miami, FL. She is the owner of Studio 180º, a holistic gym. She has appeared on TV numerous times including Physical Trainer in 2002 for the TV hit show Protagonistas de Novela by RCN, Colombia. From 2005-2008 Ximena hosted a daily nutrition and lifestyle segment and an exercise segment on Telemundo’s National Morning Show, Cada Dia. She is the author, producer and model of Lose Weight With Nature in 12 Easy Steps with Ximena, the Modern Cavewoman. She also translated the book How to Eat, Move & Be Healthy by Paul Chek, Sr., founder of the 
Cindy Martinez is a national level NPC Figure Athlete, sponsored by ON/ABB. She has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and holds the position of Senior Staff Engineer for Motorola Inc. Cindy has appeared on television in exercise aerobic segments on Good Morning Egypt filmed in Cairo, Egypt and on WLRN, a local TV station. She has also appeared in Ironman magazine and NPC News. She has been competing in NPC Figure for seven years, including a Top 3 national level placing. She is a professor on 
Viktoria Telek, fitness expert, model and industrial commercial real estate broker, balances her career while living a healthy, fit and active lifestyle. Wilhelmina Models partnered with Shape and Men’s Fitness magazine to discover the next hot body! Over 4,000 gorgeous men and women entered the nationwide contest, and the winner Viktoria Telek will be featured in the June issue of Shape. Viktoria is one of the founders of 
Ericca Kern, an icon in the world of female bodybuilding, is recognized for her expertise in training and nutrition and has an extensive background in the marketing of nutritional supplements. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. Her love of weight training and fitness helped her overcome a three year bout with anorexia. It was her focus on fitness, nutrition, gaining muscle and strength that led her from the University weight training class to a bodybuilding career and worldwide recognition. Ericca’s competitive record belies her success in the bodybuilding world. Her combination of mass, grace and beauty made her one of the favorite and most often photographed female bodybuilders of her day. Ericca has worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years in the development, sales and marketing of nutritional supplements and exercise equipment and has maintained her skills as a personal trainer for the last 25 years. As a trainer she specializes in women’s fitness needs, weight loss and assisting in helping people adopt healthier lifestyles in gradual, obtainable fashion. Ericca currently works for Fitness Nutrition as VP Sales and Marketing, Sunrise, FL. Visit Errica on 
Vanneza Romero was born in Lakenheath, England to Colombian-born parents. Her dance training started at the young age of 14. She is a certified and reputable instructor and performer in belly dance and hiphop/jazz. Vanneza has graced live audiences as well as on television. She has been a guest on MTV’s My Super Sweet Sixteen, Mega TV’s Mis Quince, Deco Drive, Charitin and continually on Univision’s Despierta America, El Gordo y la Flaca, El Show de Fernando, Pellizcame Que Estoy Sonando and Querame Dezcalsi. She has practiced the art of belly dance for 13 years. Her style is best described as Egyptian cabaret. You can catch her performing at reputable restaurants and trendy nightclubs. Her costuming is fun and colorful, designed and made by her. She is a well rounded dancer and it reflects in her shows and her choice of music and props. Vanneza specializes in a great wing performance, double viel, fans, cane, sword, candelabra, finger cymbals, live drum solos and also does fire eating! Vanneza also teaches children and adults on a weekly basis. Visit Vanneza on Facebook.