Writers

Ken Kashubara -started hanging out in weight rooms when he was thirteen years old. He hasn't left. He trained for a variety of different sports with different goals in mind - gaining mass for football, losing mass for road races and rehabilitating injuries. After earning his degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, Ken became certified as a Personal Trainer. The National Academy of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise currently certify him. He is also a certified Metabolic Specialist (New Leaf Fitness).

	Jim Brewster - has over 26 years experience in weight training, beginning back in 1980. Jim also has over 16 years experience in the retail supplement business. In 1990, he went to work part time for a national vitamin chain, and within six months was promoted to store manager. He continued to move up the ranks to the level of District Manager, overseeing 30 stores.
	Chris Chew, PFT - is a personal fitness trainer and a body sculptor. His clients are predominantly from the beauty and entertainment industries. He coaches fashion models, international male pageant winners, actors, TV personalities and celebrities to burn fat and build muscles fast the natural healthy way. Many went on to win national and international titles and pageant awards.
	Nancy Georges - offers one on one Personal Training and Life Coaching. Nancy is a Certified Lifestyle Fitness Coach, Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach, Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Sports Hypnotist and Certified NLP Practitioner. She is dedicated to the mind and body as one unit and treats her mind with as much respect as her body. Nancy is a former Ms. Fitness USA Champion and currently an active IFBB Figure Pro.
	Joni Hyde, CPT - is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in Women's Fitness with over 13 years experience in the Health and Fitness industry. She has completed several highly regarded national programs including the American College of Sports Medicine's Health and Fitness Instructor Program, the American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer Program and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Professional Aerobic and Fitness Instructor Program.
	Jayson Kroner, C.S.N. -is a certified sports nutritionist, health & fitness journalist, industry consultant and online columnist who's work has appeared in a number of national forums. He specializes in nutrition for endurance and strength training.
	Meri Raffetto RD, LDN - Owner of Real Living Nutrition Services, Meri Raffetto is a Registered Dietitian and recognized professional in the area of nutrition and wellness. She specializes in weight management and offers online programs to help people reach their weight loss and health goals.
	Hugo Rivera CFT - A University of South Florida graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and also a Trainer Certification from the ISSA, was born December 5, 1974 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. As an overweight child he experienced at an early age the feelings of insecurity that come along with obesity as well as the scorn and ridicule from the people around him.