About the Author

James Villepigue has over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry as a nationally certified personal trainer with National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), with their prestigious Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential, The American Council on Exercise and The International Sports Science Association. He has received degrees from Hofstra University, the New York College of Health Professions and the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching. He has appeared on national television programs and publication in nationally recognized health and fitness magazines.

Hugo Rivera, C.P.T., B.S.C.E., S.P.N. is a Certified Personal Trainer with a degree in engineering from the University of South Florida and with over twenty years of bodybuilding & fitness experience. Hugo has made several appearances on both national and local television and has been extensively interviewed by various newspapers, magazines, websites and radio stations from all over the world. He also serves as consultant to professional athletes, artists, and top supplement companies in the industry. Hugo is also the About.com guide in bodybuilding and has written hundreds of articles for magazines and websites all over the world on the subject of weight loss and fitness.