EDITORS AND CONTRIBUTORS

Pharmacy and Herbals

DR. TIM R. BROWN, PharmD, is employed by Akron General Medical Center's Department of Pharmacy as Director of Clinical Pharmacotherapy at West Side Family Practice. He is also an Associate Professor at North East Ohio University College of Medicine.

Editor

Heart Health, Anatomy, and Stress Relief

ANASTASIA L. TRESSLER, MS, MEd., is the Coordinator of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Akron General Medical Center. In addition to being certified as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Licensed as a Professional Counselor, she is an adjunct professor at Mount Union College in the Exercise Physiology Department. Anastasia also serves as a researcher/columnist for several fitness publications.

Women's Health

MITZI HORN, MSN, CFNP, is a Lecturer of Nursing Assistant Director, at the Learning Resource Center Frances Paine Bolton School of Nursing of Case Western Reserve University, in Ohio.

Nutrition and Sports Nutrition

LESLIE J. BONCI, M.P.H., R.D., is currently the director of Sports Medicine Nutrition Program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System in Pittsburgh, PA. In addition, she is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh as well as guest lecturer to many other Universities. Leslie serves as the American Dietetic Association of Media spokesperson since 1996 and is President of the Pittsburgh Dietetic Association. She is the nutrition consultant of the Pittsburgh Steelers, RiverHounds, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, the University of Pittsburgh Department of Athletics, Notre Dame Department of Athletics, University of Texas Department of Athletics, U.S. Olympic Canoe and Kayak team, professional baseball players, and professional figure skaters. In her spare time, she is a nutrition consultant to National Universities, the National Athletic Trainers Association, and other professional sports teams.

Smoking Cessation

YOANNE A. MELLERT, CRT, RCP, is currently an employee of Akron General Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation of Akron General Medical Center as a Registered Certified Respiratory Therapist. She holds 20 years of experience in respiratory care, and specializes in smoking cessation and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.

20 Weeks to Getting Ripped with Kristia Knowles

KRISTIA KNOWLES, PT, is a Licensed Physical Therapist who received her Masters in Physical Therapy from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to her physical therapy occupation, she is a certified personal trainer and continues a career in fitness modeling. Kristia also has appeared on the cover of numerous magazines including American Health and Fitness, Oxygen, Muscle and Fitness, Muscle and Fitness for Her, among many others. In 2002 she was voted Muscle and Fitness Model of the Year. She is involved in fitness competitions, of which her team won the world title in Las Vegas in 2001. She is very active in triathlons, marathon and adventure racing. For more information on Kristia Knowles please go to www.kristiaknowles.net

Powerlifting

LOUIE SIMMONS is the owner of Westside Barbell in Columbus, OH. Westside Barbell is a powerhouse of powerlifting, which has it's own methods of training. This gym has produced the premier powerlifters in the sport of powerlifting. Louie is the foremost authority on special strength training with tried and proven principles ground in stone. His athletes have achieved and continue to achieve a high degree of success and many accolades in powerlifting, track, football, and ultimate fighting. He currently has 8 training videos and is a writer for PLUSA (Power Lifting USA). He can be reached at 614-801-2060 as well as through his website at www.westside-barbell.com. Be sure to check this site out for the latest in power.

Sports Training

BUDDY MORRIS is currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Cleveland Browns. Before he came to Cleveland, he was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Pittsburgh where he trained and developed thirteen first-round NFL draft picks and fifteen first team All-Americans including nine-time Pro Bowler Dan Marino who had this to say about Buddy " I worked with Buddy for four years and he was very instrumental in helping me develop my strength and conditioning skills, he was a big part of the success we had here at (The University of) Pittsburgh. During his tenure with the Panthers, Pitt appeared in three bowl games. Morris has also helped Curtis Martin, of the New York Jets, as well as 2-time Olympic gold medalist Roger kingdom. Prior to this, Buddy was the director of Horizon Hospital System in Sharon, PA. for eight years.

Marathon and Triathlon

ADAM HODGES is the online editor for the Colorado Triathlete magazine and coaches masters swimming at the University of Colorado. He has competed in triathlon for over a dozen years, and has raced in world championships for triathlon, duathlon, and the Hawaii Ironman. He can be found at www.coloradotriathlete.com known formerly of Rocky Mountain Runner. Be sure to look up old Rocky Mountain archives as well as good tips at their website.

Injury Prevention, Sports Balance, and Proprioception

MICHAEL DUFFY, PT, CSCS, is a Physical Therapist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is employed by Akron General Medical Center as an orthopedic physical therapist at Akron General Sports and Physical Therapy in Akron, Ohio.

General Exercise and Exercise for Specific Populations

NED HAMAD JR. received his degree in Sports Medicine from Mount Union College in Alliance, OH, where he played for the National Championship Football Team and received two National Championship Rings. He is currently a personal trainer at Akron General Lifestyles, the Health and Wellness Center developed and built by Akron General Hospital, where he created Fittest Lifestyles, an Nova 7 Award Nominee 12 week program combining aerobic, strength, and nutrition which is run twice a year. He is currently working with Akron General in developing sports conditioning camps for football players and all athletes.

Supplements

DR. LONNIE M. LOWERY holds a Ph.D. in exercise physiology from Kent State University, where he also served as Assistant Professor of Nutrition before incorporating Nutrition, Exercise and Wellness (N.E.W.) Associates, which he now directs. Dr. Lowery performed research on sports supplements for approximately ten years prior to his more recent focus of educating the public on the issue in an unbiased way. He currently develops software and educational materials for major academic textbook publishers and he authors numerous lay articles for popular fitness magazines. He has consulted on research and education issues for a number of industry-leading dietary supplement companies. He is currently editor of the American Society of Exercise Physiologists' ASEP E-News professional email newsletter. Questions for Dr. Lowery may be referred to Lonman7@hotmail.com.

JOHN M BERARDI, CSCS, is a research scientist and a PhD candidate in the area of Exercise and Nutritional Biochemistry at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. His company Science Link: Translating Research into Results™ specializes in providing integrated training, nutritional, and supplementation programs for high-level strength and endurance athletes. In addition to athlete services, the Science Link team has been responsible for numerous peer-reviewed research publications, academic texts, and hundreds of popular press articles on exercise, nutrition, and supplementation. Also, Science Link has been integral in the creation of several research-proven nutritional supplement formulations on the market today. For more information about John, our team, and/or our services, please visit www.johnberardi.com.

Bodybuilding

BEN WEIDER. The International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) President and Founder is Ben Weider, C.M., C.Q., SBStJ, PhD and with his brother Joe, created the IFBB in Montreal, Canada in 1946. The IFBB has members in 173 countries and is the fifth largest sports federation in the world, recognized by over 90 National Olympic Committees (NOCs). Weider, the recipient of dozens of awards including the Order of Quebec, the Legion of Honor, and he is a recipient of the Order of Canada (the highest award bestowed by the Canadian government to a citizen). He was also nominated for a Noble Peace Prize in 1984. The IFBB is a member of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). It is recognized by the Olympic Council of Asia and the Supreme Council for Sport in Africa. The IFBB is recognized and participates in the following Games: the Pan American Games, the Southeast Asia Games, the Asian Games, the South American Games, the Central American Games, the Caribbean Games, the Pan Arabic Games the Arab Games, the South Pacific Games, the African Games, and the World Games. An inspiring, dedicated, and honorable sports leader, Weider has been recognized by Sport Intern as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Sport Personalities for the fifth consecutive year. Weider is also a world-renowned authority on Napoleon and is the International President and Founder of the International Napoleonic Society. For more information on Weider and the IFBB, visit the official web site at www.ifbb.com

SHAWN RAY became a bodybuilder at the age of 16 while training for football at a gym in Placentia, California, where he met legendary bodybuilder, two time Mr. Universe and three time Mr. World, John Brown, who helped shape his career. He earned his first Pro Card at the age of 22 and went on to win the Mr. California and the National Championships. At the age of 23 he qualified for Mr. Olympia and went on to win the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. From there he would compete in 12 Mr. Olympias placing as high as second place and only out of the top five once, his first year in Mr. Olympia. Shawn's trademark throughout his career is the best abs in the business. Currently, Shawn is dedicated to helping others achieve their goals, as John Brown helped him, whether it be for bodybuilding, football and other sports training, or just to achieve a healthy lifestyle. As he is currently training to win the Mr. Olympia, Shawn can be reached at www.shawnray.net, where he offers one day training visits for those hungry few.

ROB WILKINS, from Linden, N.J., has served as a Special Assistant for the International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) since 1994. In this capacity, he writes articles related to the IFBB for www.ifbb.com, Muscle & Fitness, FLEX magazine, as well as international Weider Publications. In addition to his writing, he organizes the Joe Weider Muscle Beach Expo, one of the most popular Olympia Weekend attractions. With the support of Joe Weider, Ben Weider, and the IFBB Pro Division Chairman, Wayne DeMilia, he has coordinated the donation of Olympia Weekend tickets to over 2500 military personnel. Wilkins was recognized in 2000 by the IFBB for his outstanding service, dedication to bodybuilding, and work with "at-risk" children by receiving the IFBB Gold Medal. Rob also acts as the liaison between the IFBB and the U.S. Armed Forces as he is a Master Sergeant in The United States Air Force, with over 20 years of service, being stationed at The Pentagon, Washington, D.C. To contact Rob Wilkins, please e-mail him at Robifbb@yahoo.com.

Anti-Aging

DR. MIKE DIAMOND is a practicing Chiropractor in East Patchogue, NY since 1990. He attained a B.S. in Athletic Training, M.S. in Exercise Physiology, and a D.C. in chiropractic. He formerly was a NYS EMT and is currently a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Life Extension Foundation and received his certification in natural Hormone Replacement Therapy from Giovane Medical Inc. Dr. Diamond's philosophy of health care is to balance the triangle of health: the physical, chemical, and emotional states. He uses an integrated holistic approach to health and healing and is available for seminars on anti-aging. For a comprehensive anti-aging assessment or any other questions, please contact Dr. Diamond by mail at Dr. Michael R. Diamond, 285 Sills Road, Building 9, Patchogue, NY11772, by phone at (631) 758-7111, or by fax at 631-758-2325. Dr. Diamond can also be reached by e-mail at diamond@ruaging.com.

Exercises and Utilization of Proper Form

MARK W. FEAKES, CPT-NSCA, is currently the Health & Fitness Manager of Akron General Hospital's LifeStyles, located in Akron, Ohio. LifeStyles has been named by Club Industry as the number one Medically Based Health & Wellness Center in the Country four years in a row. As LifeStyles first Personal Training Coordinator he developed the staff training protocols and formalized the business practices currently in use. Prior to joining LifeStyles Mark trained bodybuilders and fitness competitors to national qualification while operating his own personal training business. Mark also operates two karate schools and is himself a 4th degree black belt. He was the International Kickboxing Federation Light Cruiserweight, 2001 USA National Tournament Champion, two time Ohio State Champion, and the Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic 2000 Millennium Man Light Heavy Weight Kickboxing Champion. Mark is a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in Athletic Training.

Swimming Economy

JOHN MIHEVIC is currently the Swim Coach at the University of Akron. He was formerly Aquatics Assistant Manager at Akron General Lifestyles as well as Head Swim Coach of Revere High School.

Massage Therapy

CAROL KOON is a massage therapist licensed by the Medical Board of Ohio. She is currently employed by Mario's International Spa practicing massage, hydrotherapy, reike, and reflexology. In addition, Carol is employed by the Med Spa division of Mario's in which she conducts lectures to nurses on massage at the University Hospital of Cleveland on the oncology floor. She is an also an instructor at the Ohio College of Massotherapy.

Aromatherapy

SYLLA SHEPPARD-HANGER is the director of The Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy located in Tampa, Florida, which was established in 1989 to provide quality information, education, and certification in the field of Aromatherapy. She completed the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Program at Purdue University, Indiana, and she was a founding member of the American Aromatherapy Association (1988). Sylla is an active participant in the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), as Chair of the Safety Committee. For more information, please visit Sylla at www.atlanticinstitute.com, or call the Institute at 1-813-265-2222.

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