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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 
Ginny Erwin and Abbie Smith
Ginny Erwin, MS, RD, LDN, CPT received her B.S. in Nutrition Science and Dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her M.S. in Nutrition Communications and Marketing from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Ginny currently has her private practice in Boca Raton, FL where she provides nutrition and lifestyle intervention home visits called “Healthy House Calls” (going to clients” homes and assessing food and lifestyle choices and recommending healthy alternatives) in addition to her other nutrition and fitness services. She is affiliated with the Institute of Human Performance providing nutrition counseling to elite, college, and high school athletes. Most recently she has taken her culinary-nutrition experience into private and public kitchens, providing advice and formulating menus and recipes for special dietary needs. For more info click 
Abbie E. 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.
Nicole Moneer Guerrero is a Top 5 nationally and Top 10 internationally ranked PRO fitness competitor and fitness model, as well as a skilled personal trainer and educator. As the 2009 Ms. Bikini Classic Universe Champion, her disciplined, results-oriented approach has garnered her industry accolades and it has inspired her clients to achieve their own personal fitness goals. Nicole is an NASM personal trainer and an AFAA group exercise instructor for LifeTime fitness. She also holds Power Plate, Zumba and TRX certifications. Showcasing her competition results, fitness tips and writing, Nicole has been featured in such publications as Planet Muscle, Fisico y Fitness, Sauced Chicago, Oxygen, Almost Famous, Ms. Fitness, Iron Man and Fitness Experts.