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Abbie Smith and Gina Lombardi
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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 www.ginalombardi.com.
Dale Buchanan
Dale Buchanan is the owner and of Supreme Ultimate Fitness. He started out in fitness when he got his first free weight set in 1979 and followed that with years of study and accomplishments in martial arts and fitness. In 1984 he began Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do and in 1986 attained his 1st degree black belt. In 1995 Dale attained his Personal Trainer certification with the ISSA. In 1997 he was certified to teach T’ai Chi Chih and Seijaku, and in 1998 he was certified by the ISSA in Sports Nutrition and Fitness Therapy. In 2009 Dale was certified to teach Kettlebells and launched Supreme Ultimate Fitness where he combines everything he has learned over the past 30 years and puts it into one program with streamlined workouts in short bursts a few times a week, focusing on core, functional and total body training. Learn more 
Kelly Kennedy, Ph.D. is one of the nation’s leading experts in fitness training for police. While working over the last 10 years for the largest Police Department in the Southeast United States she has physically trained and tested over 1,500 police recruits and officers. During this time she has also lectured on physical fitness to law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and internationally. Kelly is certified with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Health/Fitness Instructor and worked for four years as an examiner for ACSM. She is a certified Level 1 Sport Performance Coach from USAW, Crossfit Instructor, CPR Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, and earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Lynn University. Visit 
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 
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, 
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.
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, 
Patrick Jacobs, Ph.D. earned his doctorate at the University of Miami. He is currently on faculty with the Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion at Florida Atlantic University. Patrick is a Licensed Athletic Trainer (State of Florida). At The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis he is leading studies on Exostim, an advanced electrical stimulation system that allows for a decrease in the incidences of secondary disease in people with spinal cord injury. He has also recently done research on vibration training and the history of the hand-held model that has proliferated in many urban retail centers. Patrick’s writing has been featured in numerous publications including the Journal of Neural Engineering, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and more.
Dara Wittenberg is a Certified Endurance Coach with USAT, USAC, USATF and RRCA. She has been a personal trainer for 10 years and a triathlon coach for seven. Dara has trained several athletes for whom fitness, health, and their sports must fit into very busy lives. Her clientele includes full time mothers, office workers, school teachers and entrepreneurs. The goal is to help them strike a balance between training to their maximum potential and balancing the various other aspects of their lives, as well as to provide motivation to perform at their best. These clients have done everything from complete their first 5k or sprint triathlon to qualify for the Boston Marathon and win age group awards in Ironman triathlons. She strives to employ cutting-edge training information to constantly take clients to the next level. Learn more by clicking 
Trina Goosby, an IFBB Bikini Pro, just recently won the 2009 NPC Nationals Bikini Class A division, earning her IFBB Pro Status. She is also a 2-time Overall Figure Champion, Overall Fitness Champion, and a full-time Fitness Professional. Graduating in 1999 with her B.S. in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Trina was also the captain, choreographer, and dancer for the UWEC Blugold Dance Team. She is now pursuing her M.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. Trina is a National Exercise & Sports Trainer Association (NESTA) Certified Personal Trainer, Functional Training Specialist, Group Exercise Instructor and is the owner of TLG Fitness, Inc., which offers 1-on-1 personal training, small group training, group fitness instruction, wellness coaching and Figure, Fitness and Bikini competition preparation and stage presence seminars. For more info click