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Andrea Metcalf

Andrea Metcalf, has more than 25 years working in the fitness industry, and in that time has helped hundreds of people get in shape. Thousands more have watched her on television giving tips and exercise options, and millions have downloaded her free exercise videos over the Internet.

In 2008, Andrea was recognized within the fitness industry and was named IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year Finalist. She also holds certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) and Optimum Performance Training (OPT) as well as ACE Group Fitness Instructor. She has also been named Regional Runner Up at the National Aerobics Championships Team and Individual Competitions.

Andrea earned her BS in Exercise Science and K-12 Teaching at DePaul University and also holds numerous other certifications such as Paul Chek Nutrition and Lifestyle Certification, Polestar Pilates Certification, Reebok Core Certification, International Sports Conditioning Association (ISCA) Personal Training, Kickboxing, Yogaball, Fitball and Kaiser Power Pacing Cycling.

Andrea has been seen on the TODAY SHOW, GMA Health monthly, NBC Chicago weekly and Better TV weekly. Check out Andrea's blog posts on Oprah.com. More.com, Bestlifedesign.com, Chicagoexaminer.com, andreametcalf.com, NBCChicago.com, and is a regular contributor to MORE magazine.

Andrea is grateful for the experiences that allowed her to be part of so many lives and to be touched by the energy, human spirit and successes of those around her.

Jim Stoppani

Jim Stoppani received his doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. Following graduation, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow in the prestigious John B. Pierce Laboratory and Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in muscle tissue. He was awarded the Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award in 2002 by the American Physiological Society.

Currently, he serves as senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers and Flex magazines and is the host of the popular online training and nutrition video series Muscle & Fitness Raw!, as seen at www.muscleandfitness.com. He has written thousands of articles on exercise, nutrition and health and is author of the book Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength (Human Kinetics, 2006), co-author of the book LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle (Rodale, 2010), co-author of the book Stronger Arms & Upper Body (Human Kinetics, 2008), and co-author of the chapter "Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes" in the textbook Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements (Humana Press, 2008).

Dr. Stoppani is the creator of the Platinum 360 Diet as found in the book, LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle (Rodale, 2010) and creator of the diet program found in the book, Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness (Rodale, 2008). Dr. Stoppani has been the personal nutrition and health consultant for numerous celebrity clients, such as Dr. Dre, LL Cool J, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Mario Lopez, and has appeared on the NBC television show Extra as an Extra LifeChanger and as a science expert on the Spike television shows Jesse James is a Dead Man and MANswers

Juliet Kaska

Juliet Kaska is one of the country's leading fitness experts, celebrity trainers, and fitness entrepreneurs. In 2005, she opened Emerson Hall Fitness (EHF) in West Hollywood, California, which quickly became the most sought after boutique gym in the Los Angeles area. And, in January 2009, she opened her most exclusive location at Evo-South in downtown Los Angeles.

Juliet is the creator of some of Hollywood's favorite fitness programs including the Bombshell Bride, Picture Perfect, Packin' Lite, and the Executive's Workout -- custom programs tailored to fit each client's individual needs. The upscale and discreet location of Juliet's fitness centers have attracted a wide variety of Hollywood "types," from Robert Downey, Jr. to Matt Damon, and Madonna. Juliet's personal list of clients has included Sting & Trudie Styler, Pink, Kate Walsh, Mischa Barton, Gerard Butler, Rachael Leigh Cook, Stacy Keibler, Maureen McCormick, Wolfgang Puck, and music mogul Benny Medina.

Juliet has consulted for and appeared on programs such as Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, Good Day LA, Entertainment Tonight, E! News, and Access Hollywood, and has been featured as an expert in numerous publications including Vogue, Shape, W, Self, Us Weekly, Los Angeles Magazine, and Fitness RX. She appears regularly on Extra as their on-camera fitness expert. Most recently, Juliet wrapped production on a series of videos showcasing her Red Carpet Ready Workouts in partnership with Exercise TV, (www.exercisetv.tv). Concurrently, she co-hosted the OK! Magazine Body & Soul event. In the Fall of 2008, Juliet and co-author Mark Yoblanovich published their first book, "The ABC's of Happiness: Not for Children." Which became a #1 Best Seller on Amazon.com. In October 2008, Juliet was honored by being asked to be a Lululemon Athletica ambassador. She was one of a few select experts appointed as a fitness and wellness panelist at the 2007 Women in Leadership Conference.

Juliet is a dual-certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE); as well as a certified Pilates instructor.

As Juliet's client body grows, so does her stellar reputation as a trainer and a leader in the fitness community. And like a good leader, she practices what she preaches, continually challenging herself, learning new trends, and expanding her knowledge of fitness. Juliet honors her body and mind every day through exercise, and encourages others to do the same.

Kent Katich

Kent Katich has collaborated with GoFit to develop "Yogaletics." This cutting edge concept blends Yoga exercises with unique, athletic instruction techniques and high-performance yoga equipment, creating a dynamic training method to help any athlete perform better and decrease injuries in virtually any sport.

The physical and mental conditioning of yoga has long been recognized for its fitness benefits. But until now, yoga has been largely misunderstood and held as an unfamiliar, if not mystical form of exercise. Yogaletics removes the mystery, revealing a truly revolutionary way to train and excel in every area of fitness and sports performance. You can attain game-changing advantages in flexibility, balance and stamina as well as mental focus and agility. As any athlete will attest, these elements, among many other benefits of Yogaletics training, will help you be less prone to injury and more conditioned to win.

Kent Katich has coached some of the best athletes in the world using Yogaletics to improve performance, build a better body and decrease injuries. Katich has been implementing yoga training into athletic programs throughout the world. Using a dynamic approach to the discipline of yoga, Katich has reshaped the attitudes and training methods of hundreds of the world's top athletes including Olympic teams, All Stars and Hall-Of-Famers. He has been featured on numerous national TV shows and sport/fitness publications. Katich is the owner of The Yoga Court in Los Angeles.