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I started weight training in order to be in better shape for Ultimate Frisbee. Having retired from Ultimate at the ripe old age of 26, I decided that I needed another activity where I could use my competitive spirit and hit the gym with renewed vigour and dedication.

My philosophies are...Diet is essential. Because of my food intolerance issues, I can’t take any protein powders, and many other supplements, so I rely heavily on good old fashioned whole food to get me through. Vary training techniques. Especially when I train a body part twice a week, I use different training styles on each respective day to ensure maximal output for both workouts. Pay attention to weak points and muscle imbalances.

I started lifting weights in high school to make me stronger for the varsity basketball team. Once I saw how I could change my body with weight lifting, my passion for the hardwood turned to weightlifting. I loved the feeling of pushing my body to its physical limits.

Bio and information for Allen Tripp will be posted soon!

Andy Chasse' is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He is a student at Sam Houston State University pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Business. As an athlete, Andy competes in powerlifting. Andy works full-time as a freelance writer. He has provided work to a wide array of publications and clients, including Izzo Strength Training, Brotherspeak Magazine, LiveStrong.com, and several private clients.

Angelique Millis is an NSPA and NFPT Certified Fitness Trainer and Fitness Expert, Author, and Lifestyle Program Developer.

If I were to describe myself in one sentence then I would have to say that I am a fan of simplicity and sensibility to achieve powerful results. My writings have been featured on various sites, and in magazines like Physique magazine, World physique. I have also been a guest on various talk shows to share my message.

I have spent the past year and a half rebuilding my life. Twenty six years of eating whatever I wanted and one year of truly losing sight of who I was, it was time to make a change. I have lost 37 pounds to date and in October, 2010, will compete in my first Bikini and Sports Model Competition.

Barbara Greene became interested in weight-training in 2003 after reading the book Sculpting Her Body Perfect. The fitness levels that she built up as a result carried her through the honours year of her Scottish Cultural Studies degree which was fraught with health issues. Barbara could not now envisage a life without some sort of weight-training based fitness routine.

Ben holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sports science and exercise physiology and is certified as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a certified Sports Nutritionist by the International Society of Sport Nutrition. He has authored multiple books on metabolism, nutrition and fitness and is an expert in holistic wellness management.

For Beverly International it has always been, (and always will be) about delivering results. From the day we started in 1967, Beverly has never relied on dumping big-dollars into slick advertising and clever promotions. Beverly's success and reputation is the direct result of creating products that work and delivering services that truly allow people to reach their goals. Folks hear about us, try our products, get results and can’t help but tell someone else. It's just that simple.

Lifetime natural bodybuilder and conditioning specialist Brad Borland has been competing for 11 years, has a Masters Degrees in Kinesiology, and has survived a serious cancer. Brad's here to share his knowledge!

Brad is now a high school football strength and conditioning coach and dedicated natural lifter. He encourages and motivates himself and his players to improve one aspect of their training every day.

Bry Jensen is a published fitness model and writer, a passionate motivator, a fiery redhead, and a history nerd all wrapped up in one! As a rising star in the fitness industry, she is dedicated to the elite health and top-notch fitness, which reaching out to others to help them achieve their goals.

At the age of 16, I entered and won my first bodybuilding competition; it was greatest feeling I had ever experienced! I know now from experience that you should never ever give up on your dreams or anything your passionate about and don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't realize your dreams and make them come true no matter what your circumstances are!

Chris Butler has been involved with weight training for 32 years and martial arts for nearly all of his 44 years. He has been a licensed Massage Therapist since 1993, and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

I started as a scrawny little introvert in high school. I was 5’4” and 115lbs. I’ve trained with and been coached by a few of the strongest powerlifters in the world, and got pretty strong along the way. In 2008, I was ranked #3 (after a brief stint at #2) in the United States for the teen 148lb weight class. But I’m okay with #3. The journey there was long and full of challenges, but it taught me that you don’t always need to be the best. Only better than before.

Cliff Wilson began weight training his freshman year of college while playing basketball for Valparaiso University. At 6’1 weighing only 156 lbs. and 14% body fat, he was far from the ideal playing weight. During this time Cliff found a passion for weight training and bodybuilding. Now a competitive bodybuilder himself, Cliff trains other bodybuilders through his training business Team Wilson

Damien is the founder and owner of MuscleandStrength.com and has 8 years training experience. Damien has learned through research and experience how to build muscle, gain weight & increase strength.

Dan John has been teaching and coaching for well over thirty years. He is the former Strength Coach and Head Track and Field Coach at Juan Diego Catholic High School in Draper, Utah He remains a full-time on-line religious studies instructor for Columbia College of Missouri and contributing writer to Men’s Health. Originally from South San Francisco, Dan came to Utah to throw the discus for Utah State University and recently returned “home” after 35 years away. He currently lives in Burlingame, California.

I view strength and fitness as a craft, an art. My writing is meant to educate, motivate, and inspire you to achieve your personal goal to a stronger and healthier you.  I am not an expert, just a person who has a deep passion for strength and fitness and hopes to offer his continuing knowledge and experiences.

Dr. Daniel J. Madock has been helping people live pain free since in his clinic in Temple Terrace and the Tampa area for 30 years. Dr. Dan is a graduate of the University of South Florida and the Palmer College of Chiropractic. He has lectured on chiropractic and cranial adjusting techniques nationally and internationally. He is the author and developer of Iso-Cranial technique.

Dave Herber is an ACE and NSCA qualified personal trainer with over 12 years experience helping his clients build lean muscle, burn body fat and reach their fitness and physique goals.

Dennis Ashford has dropped the fat to go from over 250 pounds to a lean, muscular 185 pounds! Dennis now helps other at Muscle and Strength to reach their goals through correct nutrition, weight training and cardio.

Ex-competitive bodybuilder Doug Lawrenson has over 20 years experience in the fitness industry. He has qualifications in advanced diet & nutrition, weight management and training techniques.

Dr. Lonnie Lowery is an exercise physiology and nutrition professor of ten years and a competitive bodybuilder. He has written both scientific and lay articles for most major fitness publications and he co-hosts www.IronRadio.org where he can be reached.

Drew started lifting when he was 17. His first experience with weights wasn't a good one. Drew carried a 20KG box of weights to his house by himself, and it hurt his arms. Frustrated with a lack of results, Drew signed on with a gym and talked with an instructor. Soon, he found www.muscleandstrength.com, and has made great changes to his physique.

Dustin Elliott has a Bachelors in Exercise Physiology, and is a member of the Betancourt Nutrition team. His passion for bodybuilding has lead him to competing in natural competitions and getting involved in the sports supplement industry.

Eric Broser has 20 years in the health and fitness industry, working as a bodybuilding competitor, personal trainer, strength coach, contest prep coach, bodybuilding posing coach, gym owner, product information specialist and writer.

Eric Cressey is president and co-founder of Cressey Performance, a facility located just west of Boston, MA.  A highly sought-after coach for healthy and injured athletes alike, Eric has helped athletes at all levels achieve their highest levels of performance in a variety of sports. An accomplished author, Cressey has authored over 200 published articles in all.  Eric has published five books and co-created four DVD sets that have been sold in over 50 countries around the world.

Eric Knight is a former bodybuilder and bench press champion. He won 3 national titles in the 132 and 148 pound weight classes and a personal best 420 pound bench press at a body weight of 140.

Faheem Chauhan has trained for over a decade. He spent 5 years competing in Powerlifting with the BDFPA and has also competed in local Strongman and Grip competitions. He has written previously for Hardgainer magazine.

Gary Matthews has over 20 years experience in the bodybuilding industry. His top selling eBooks and muscle building articles have been featured across the web.

Gordon LaVelle is the author of Training for Mass, Second Edition, as well as Bodybuilding: Tracing the Evolution of the Ultimate Physique and other titles. His competition record includes two runner-up finishes at the NPC California State Championships.

Ian Coleman has written over 150 articles on muscle building and fat loss, and is recognized as one of the most knowledgeable muscle building trainers on the planet. He specializes in helping hard gainers to reach their goals through the use of sensible and simple training approaches.

James Chan works as a police officer for the University of California, and is the author of a popular series of bodybuilding books called "Strength and Physique."

Jason Slepica is a natural bodybuilder who recently competed in his first competition, placing 2nd in the Men's Novice Medium Tall at the 2010 Mr. Minnesota. For the competition, Jason dramatically transformed his physique is less then 16 weeks, dropping over 40 pounds.

With the help of IFBB pro Jennifer Searles, Jenaice Cabale is looking to make a dramitic change to her phsyique during a one year period.

Jeremy Bell is a bodybuilder who was recently a featured transformation by Muscle & Strength. Jeremy made a commitment to regain control over his life and physique, and lost 70 pounds and 16 inches off his waist.

Jeremy Wood is a natural powerlifting and strength trainer.

Jesse "The Shark" Dale has been weight lifting and bodybuilding since age 14. Jesse's passion for health, fitness and bodybuilding has been refueled through his pursuit of education. He attended Oakland University where he pursued a degree in Exercise Science he also acquired 5 national certifications. Jesse is also an IFPA pro bodybuilder.

Jim Brewster writes for several websites and an international magazine. He is a natural bodybuilder, and plans to compete in 2010.

My name is Joey Vaillancourt and I am a former skinny/out of shape guy who turned his entire life around by doing the same thing you are doing today…searching for answers to a better body.

As a competitive swimmer, John saw the need to further his career through weight training. Although still a dedicated collegiate swimmer at the division 2 level, John’s passion lies in weight training, from bodybuilding to powerlifting, as well as Olympic weightlifting and all forms of training.

Joseph Ohrablo is an experienced natural bodybuilder with a pro card in the USBF. Last year, he suffered a major setback. While deadlifting, he tore both quad tendons, and found himself in a wheelchair. Determined to make a full recovery, Joseph is now back in the gym, training hard and heavy.

Coach Joseph Potts is an expert in the field of speed, strength and power development. He is currently the Director of Sports Performance for TopSpeed Strength & Conditioning.

Julie Michaelson is a nutrition coach, personal trainer and NPC figure competitor. Julie was also a featured body transformation on Muscle & Strength.

15 years experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. Strength and Conditioning Coach for The Danish National Elite Sports Institution. I have competed in tennis, badminton, soccer, basketball, track and field and was nationally ranked as a junior tennis player. I believe in analysing the unique benefits of any training style in order to use those benefits in an integrated system.

Kassandre Harper-Cotton is a wife, mother, middle school teacher, and figure competitor. She aspires to share her experience with those who believe that attaining a higher level of fitness is impossible. "It is very possible but there are no shortcuts and has to be incorporated into one’s daily life." Kassandre's writing interests include: family fitness, body image, competing for beginners, training for beginners, time management, and motivation.

Kim Brenton proved that not only is lifting safe during pregnancy, but very beneficial!  An avid lifter prior to her pregnancy, she decided to prove that pregnancy and mommyhood does not have to be the end of one’s fitness goals.  She is currently working on her ACE personal trainer certification in order to help others get healthy and strong.

Kristen is one of muscleandstrength.com’s transformation success stories, after having lost over 55lbs. Since experiencing several back-to-back life changing and traumatic events, Kristen felt it was time to gain back control over her life, and she did it all through fitness. Now, Kristen is building a career in the industry by training to compete in Figure, becoming a professional speaker, building a modeling portfolio and writing fitness and health related articles.

M&S writers is a collection of all the other writers that have published content on Muscle and Strength.

Maritza Rodriguez went from a sedentary lifestyle to fitness freak.  She started a journey to a healthy life in 2003 losing body fat, gaining muscle, strength and winning a battle against severe depression.  She started modeling and dreams to someday make it on a fitness magazine cover. Maritza is currently training for a half marathon and after that, maybe a full marathon.

Matt works with people over the internet to help them achieve their health and fitness goals as well as goals in life.  When he finds spare time in his busy schedule, he writes articles and does interviews for many well known internet sites and fitness magazines.  Matt is also an author and researcher with his own fitness book and published research on exercise dependence.

My name is Matthew Eubanks. Most know me by my screen name BB2K, that I use on numerous bodybuilding web sites. I am 42 years old, love the fitness industry and have a burning desire to see fitness and bodybuilding grow even more.

Max Riley is a freelance supplement writer who has had his work appear in numerous print and Internet magazines.

Mike Dunk is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He holds a Specialized Honours Degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from York University.

Mike Gossett is a classic physique enthusiast, and writes to help guide others onto the path of health and lifting. He believes in basic hard work for the best results, and lives what he preaches. Mike loves to lift, and more than that he loves to help others with his passion. He has a grasp of training theory and physiology that few his age can match. Mike can be reached at: grim83@gmail.com

Mike Mahler is a fitness information provider based in Las Vegas, NV. Mike has been a strength trainer and kettlebell instructor for over seven years and has taught workshops all over the US and overseas. His current focus is on the field of hormone optimization via nutrition, training, and lifestyle.

Mike Westerdal is the owner of CriticalBench.com, and an amatuer bench presser who has competed in the AAPF, APF, and APA federations. After college Mike acquired his certification as a personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise. Westerdal is a contributing muscle writer for various iron magazines including REPS!, Powerlifting USA and Monster Muscle. In addition his articles are published throughout the Internet.

I’m a fitness enthusiast turned expert and author.  I’ve been training with weights for over 15 years and personal training for the last five years.  Certified through ACT, my specialties include increasing athletic performance, fat loss and muscle building for the active individual.

Nia's training philosophy focuses on getting individuals the best results in the least amount of time. Since Nia was first introduced to the weight room, she has been studying and applying the most effective fat loss and strength training techniques. When Nia received her personal training certification in 2004 she began helping numerous men and women lose body fat and build the body they desire and increase their health.

I am an independent Personal Trainer and NPC Fitness competitor who just placed 2nd at the NPC NC State Championships and qualified to compete at the national level.

Ori Hofmekler is a best-selling author and nutrition expert. His best seller "Warrior Diet" book was first published in 2002. He is also an innovator in the nutritional supplements arena, creating Warrior Whey protein powder and Whey Chocolate protein snacks made with Defense Nutrition's proprietary Grass-Fed Cows' Whey. His upcoming book Unlocking Your Muscle Gene / Trigger the Biological Mechanism that Transforms Your Body and Extends Your Life, will be published this fall by North Atlantic Books.

Philip Ricardo has one of the best physiques ever seen in natural bodybuilding. This two time Natural Olympia winner has been bodybuilding for 16 years and also has been serving in the US Marines for 18 years.

RJ Perkins is a pro natural bodybuilder and a Scivation sponsored athlete. "I am a IFPA Professional Natural Bodybuilder looking to make a name and leave a mark in the world of all natural bodybuilding. I have been involved, with sports, fitness, and lifting for a long time now (roughly 9 years), and started my quest as a natural bodybuilder back on January 2008..."

My name is Robert I am genuinely interested in health and physical fitness. My goal is to help clients enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives.  I have helped hundreds of satisfied clients reach their goals safely and quickly. Get Fit Coaching is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. I am completely committed to meeting those needs.

Russell Branjord is a Certified Personal Trainer, and the author of the Spike Diet. Learn more about the Spike Diet at www.spikediet.com.

Sean transformed his skinny teenage body into a mountain of sculpted muscle! He's the author of the eBook "The Truth About Building Muscle" and his articles have featured on loads of bodybuilding sites.

I have been around this sport since 1978. I started by meeting some guy named Arnold at a seminar he was giving in Columbus Ohio. He seemed to know at the time I was a troubled youth so he produced two tickets for my mother and I to see the Mr. Olympia and go to the after party. That night I became hooked and have been a bodybuilder ever since.

Shaun Joined the Muscle and Strength forum and started training seriously in 2006. Using the knowledge gained from Muscle and Strength, Shaun has packed on the muscle and dropped his body fat percentage.

As soon as I knew what I should be putting in my body and why, the pounds just flew off!  When I started bodybuilding, I used a few diet plans that coincided with the knowledge I'd picked up from Fat Wars, and that's how my first contest preparation happened!

Stephanie Foley is a professional female bodybuilder who won her pro card in 2006 with the WNBF/INBF.

Steve Shaw is a natural bodybuilding and strength training writer who fell in love with the iron game in the mid-80's. Mesmerized by the quads of Tom Platz and the torso of Mike Mentzer, Steve has spent the last 23 years studying training and bulking methods.

Team Scivation consists of Scivation President Marc Lobliner and Derek "Beast" Charlebois. Both are world class competitive bodybuilders and have published books on body transformations, diet programs, and training systems.

Tom Venuto has been a competitive bodybuilder and involved in the fitness industry since 1989. His book "Burn the fat, feed the muscle" is very popular and his articles have been featured in many large online and offline publications.

Tony Gentilcore is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) holding a degree in Health Education with a concentration in Health/Wellness Promotion from the State University of New York at Cortland. Recognized as one of the premier trainers in New England, Tony has established an outstanding reputation due to his no-nonsense approach to training, unique perspective on program design, and corrective exercise experience.

Troy has proven to everyone over 40 that you can transform your body naturally through consistent training, and solid nutrition to back it up. Troy now shares what he's learned with others here on Muscle and Strength.

I write articles to help make positive change on other peoples lives and to share some of my personal experiences along with tips and tricks I've learned. I started lifting weights freshmen year in high school for the basketball team and hated it. It wasn't until I graduated that I really got into lifting on a regular basis. Fitness makes me feel better physically and mentally. Breeds self confidence and that breeds success! I stay motivated from all of the feedback I get from individuals I've inspired or have helped. I love hearing that I'm changing peoples lives.