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Randi Kennedy is opinionated; not in a preachy or condescending way, in fact…quite the opposite. As someone who made a decision that she wanted to change her habits, her life, and her health to become a happier and more engaged individual…she feels that anyone can do what she has done if they will only educate and apply themselves. As a means of doing this she has embraced one of the most ubiquitous aspects of modern life; social media. Using this vehicle to connect with and inform the public, Kennedy imparts her knowledge and her positivity to her followers. Social Media Influencer is one title that can be used to describe her. Ambassador for health supplements such as 1UP Nutrition is another. Fitness model for fashion companies like Live Fit apparel is yet another. The common thread in all of these is Randi’s stringent commitment to interacting with people and helping them to understand that there are many ways of living a better life. This Canadian is living proof. Imparting her ...

Marco Gionfola is an Italian personal trainer, nutrition expert and massage therapist based in Spain. We have conducted an interview with him. Do you encounter any language barriers being a personal trainer and massage therapist? Do you speak Spanish? When I left Italy and moved abroad to continue my studies I encountered issues at the beginning but it's been a nice challenge for me. I am proud of my efforts and now I can speak 3 languages fluently. What is your expertise in nutrition? How long have you been a nutrition expert? I am specialised in sport nutrition and diet therapy. Diet therapy treats and improves specific health conditions ( obesity, cancer, diet in old age etc) I started studying nutrition when I became personal trainer almost 10 years ago. At the beginning my knowledge in nutrition was "poor" and the course I have done was basic. Over the years I improved day by day and this year I get the diploma in sport nutrition expert and diet t...

Today our guest is Maz (Partha Mazumder),a fitness professional based in Bangkok. In March, 2017, he will be launching his fitness studio, in Bangkok offering premium Rehab and Personal training services along with Group Classes. We have conducted an interview with him. Why is rehabilitation an important process (just as treatment, following an injury/ trauma/ surgery) but unfortunately overlooked by most people? Rehabilitation (physiotherapy, post rehab training etc.) vital for recovery, healing and pain management from any injury, ongoing or chronic pain or condition. Most people or patients are not aware of the importance of the process and people who know don’t have enough knowledge to rehabilitate themselves. Many cases people suffer from some injury that they may have suffered in the past and they think they can handle it or fix it without help. However, in case of each and every injury one needs to go through proper diagnosis and treatment plan ensuring the safety o...

Tonight our guest is Anna Dalaire from Vancouver BC Canada. She has worked as a consultant for junior mining and exploration companies for over 10 years now. She started FIT & Flirty a few year ago ( www.fitandflirty.com ) as a way to build a small business around her true passion; which is fitness & fashion. Her online fun fitness fashion boutique offers affordable athletic wear. We have conducted an interview with her. How do you cope with the contrast in working for mining and exploration companies versus your fitness and fashion business? I created FIT & Flirty as a creative outlet for my love for fashion and my passion for fitness and inspiring people to lead a healthy & balance life. My experience working with Junior Mining Companies for over 12 years taught me to work at a very fast pace, never assume you know the answer, think outside the box and always be ready for a change!!! Many of the skills that I’ve acquired were transferable to the launc...

CrossFit Shawnee located in western Shawnee Kansas is more than just a gym or Fitness Center, it is a community of support, education, and guidance dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness achievements. We have conducted an interview with mobility trainer Dr. Eric Thompson. How did you get into coaching? I found out about Crossfit while serving in the Navy around 2010. What started as a means to stay fit while on the ship turned into a passion. I wanted to share that with others, so I got certified as a coach. How do you help people to achieve their fitness goals? We focus on endurance, strength, conditioning and a sense of community. Keeping people accountable while focusing on those areas helps people achieve their fitness goals. What can people expect at a CrossFit Class? People can expect a blend of strength and conditioning classes and small group training classes , all in a 1 hour session. This session begins with a group warm up. Next, the group has a...

Matt Simpson is a fitness and nutrition author living in Australia. He just released a new book called The Ectomorph Diet Guide To Basic Bodybuilding Nutrition . We have conducted an interview with him. How long did you take to write this book: The Ectomorph Diet Guide to Basic Bodybuilding Nutrition? Nutrition has been a lifelong battle for me because I am naturally a ‘hardgainer’ with an ectomorph body type. I was born skinny with very little musculature and despite weight training from an early age I seriously struggled to put on muscle or weight. So I have been thinking about the concepts in this book for years, slowly building my expertise in nutrition and constructing the paragraphs in my head. So much so, that when I sat down to write it, the words came out of me very easily and the book was written in roughly 6 weeks. The really tough part was the fact that I designed the book too and as you’ll have seen from reading it is very design heavy, with a lot of emphasi...

Anja Eva Keller is a Spa & Wellness Consultant   with international exposure. We have conducted an interview with her. How long have you been a spa & wellness consultant? I have been in the industry for almost three decades now in a variety of positions such as health club manager, spa director and spa consultant. After excelling in a variety of spa pre openings on three different continents for several years, I felt the need for re-connecting with European culture. I moved back to Europe in 2009 where I have been an independent and international spa consultant. In my spare time, when not working or walking my dog, I publish articles on spa & wellness on my site www.talkwellness.at . What do you consider the most interesting task in conducting a spa or hotel review and mystery guest checks? I enjoy performing as a mystery guest, but I also find doing in depth spa & hotel reviews interesting and challenging. When conducting spa or hotel reviews, it a...

Kadian Mijic , a Registered Nurse and licensed Public Health Nurse along with Nationally qualified bikini competitor. She created her body with REAL food and REAL activity. We have conducted and interview with her: What is your success story? My health and fitness story started with a girl who forgot about herself. She let nightshifts and stress dictate her life, turning to fast food and energy drinks for “fuel” and making too many excuses on why not to go workout. This girl was of course me, and this story took a turn on my trip to Serbia in December 2010. While on vacation, I found that NOTHING fit my (5’4” 170lbs) body anymore. I had to wear stretch pants the whole time. In fact, I hit an all time low when I was struggling to button my favorite jeans and the button blew off and flew across the room. I cried. When we returned to the states I knew I had to change. I gave up junk food, calorie dense beverages, and got my butt to the gym! Even if I wasn’t able to run har...

Kurt Lee Hurley is a Celebrity Fitness Trainer, CEO/Owner of Hollywood Fitness Studios , ION Fitness Center and Synergy Fitness Systems . We made a short interview with him. As a Celebrity Fitness Trainer and the CEO/Owner of Hollywood Fitness Studios and ION Fitness Center, do you consider conducting One-on-One personal training for a celebrity any different than for people in the public sector? Absolutely. However, I opened Hollywood Fitness Studios in Provo, Utah specifically to give the same sort of fancy, fine-tuned experience an A-list celebrity would experience in Hollywood. HFS provides anonymity, privacy, personal attention, excellent customer service, education, empowerment and more importantly, the best fitness training, nutrition, motivation and accountability, in addition to the utmost respect and reverence for our clients and customers, all at affordable prices. Celebrities demand these base-line amenities, so should the general public. 100,000 square feet of s...

Terrell Lambacker has been working as Personal Trainer for 22 years. He has either been a trainer or manager for several of the major health and fitness companies in the US. He is hosting his own internet radio show called The Progressive Fitness Radio Show on Blogtalk Radio in Antioch, California. We made a short interview with him. As a Personal Fitness Trainer yourself, what do you think is the most important value of your training services? I believe its the accountability I provide my clients. The key to successfully reaching your health and fitness goals is the consistency in which you train. By giving my clients precise workouts that go after the goals in which they presented to me upon beginning this journey and making sure they are consistent in their training regiment makes my value to them immeasurable. Which are the on-air fitness shows and radio appearances that you have been so far? Which is your favorite and why? I have been very fortunate in my fitness career ...