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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.
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.
Eric Broser has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years. He is an NGA and IFPA Drug Free Pro Bodybuilder. Eric has penned over 50 articles on training, supplements, and nutrition, which have appeared in such magazines as Iron Man, Muscular Development, Muscle Mag International, Human Muscle and Performance, UCW and Muscular Health and Performance Illustrated. Currently he is a monthly columnist and contributing author for Iron Man, Natural Muscle and Planet Muscle magazines, and has authored two books on the subject of rapid and effective physique transformation. Eric is the pioneer of the popular POWER, REP RANGE, SHOCK and FIBER DAMAGE/FIBER SATURATION training methods, which are being utilized with tremendous success by thousands of bodybuilders and athletes across the globe. In May 2010 Eric Broser was named the “Top Trainer/Author Combination” by Planet Muscle magazine. Visit Eric by clicking 
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 
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 
Yarixa Ferrao, AKA Coach Yari (Ya-di), is a Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), P.A.C.E Certified. She was recently voted “America’s Next Fitness Phenom” by ProjectBreakout.com. She has been passionately training for nearly 10 years. She is an expert in functional training, fat loss, weight loss, sports performance, and cellulite. Coach Yari is the founder of Get Fit in 6, a six week life transformation program for both men and women, and has also written an e-book on one of women’s most common problems: cellulite. In addition she serves as a health and fitness writer for Totalhealthbreakthroughs.com, EarlytoRise.com, and MyPureRadiance.com. Her website, 
MeMe Roth is a regular expert guest on the topics of “Obesity” and “Junk Food” in mass media across the country and abroad including FOX News’ Bill O’Reilly and Neil Cavuto shows, CNN, MSNBC, Inside Edition, and even a spoof on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. She regularly supplies quotes in The New York Times, USA Today, The New York Post, US Weekly, BusinessWeek, TIME and more. She is known for no-nonsense, politically irreverent, unflinching commentary on America’s obesity crisis. MeMe Roth received her training to practice Health Counseling at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (in a partnership with Columbia University Teachers College), which is the only nutrition school integrating all the different dietary theories — combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the USDA food pyramid, the glycemic index, the Zone and raw foods. Learn more by clicking 
Lee Tanner is the Founder and CEO of Crucible Combat Corporation and the innovator of S2 Strength & Stamina, R2 Recover & Restore and B2 Battle Balm. Lee has been involved in martial arts, nutrition and fitness training for over three decades. He is a Krav Maga and Systema Instructor, as well as holding certifications from the National Exercise and Strength Trainers Association in personal fitness training, sports nutrition and sports hypnosis. Lee created Crucible Combat in order to fill the void that existed for nutritional support products specifically geared for combat athletes.
Ami Seier has a Masters degree in Physical Therapy and is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She has been a practicing therapist, running her own company for nine years. Ami entered the competitive NPC Figure stage in 2001, competing in several figure competitions. After taking a long unscheduled break with fertility challenges and finally giving birth to two healthy children, Ami is back competing in the new NPC Bikini division where she recently won the NPC CO State Championships and the Overall title at the NPC Carla Sanchez Fitness Fiesta, in addition to the ‘Hot Mama’ model search. Ami is training to compete at the NPC Bikini National Championships in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, November 20-21, 2009.
Erin Stern is an IFBB Figure Pro, winning the Figure Overall at NPC Nationals in November 2008. She is also former Junior All-American and former Co-Captain of the Lady Gator Track & Field Team at the University of Florida. She is still a USA Track & Field high jump competitor, missing the Olympic Trials qualifying standard in 2008 by three centimeters. Erin owns and runs EXTRA MILE Realty & Investment Corp. in Ocala, FL. In her spare time, she writes poetry and enjoys outdoor activities. Find out more about Erin by visiting her MySpace page at 
Billy Beck earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and his Masters in Exercise Physiology. He has attained numerous certifications during his career and continues to dedicate himself to daily study and research. He has been awarded many honors including the MET-Rx World’s Best Personal Trainer contest (two times) and was named the PEAK and Personal Fitness Professional Magazine Personal Trainer of the Year. As President and CEO of