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Dominique Theophilus is from Ann Arbor, MI. Yoga found her after failing several times at an attempt to start law school. She trained with Jonny Kest in 2011 and found her gift as a teacher to empower her students to heal themselves.

Alex McBrairty is a personal trainer based in Ann Arbor, MI. He educates his clients in exercise, nutrition, and behavior change to help them reach their goals. Alex also teaches, writes, and speaks about those same topics. Today we'll talk about easy nutrition hacks to help you get lean!  Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Dr. Willey is highly sought after, dynamic speaker and thatt goes around the country concerning obesity medicine, laboratory medicine, hormone replacement, and other medical and fitness related topics.  Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Producer of the Marathon Training Academy podcast and currently training for the Berlin Marathon.  Mr. Trevor Spencer along with his wife help individuals complete their first marathon.  They also travel and have meet ups with their clients.

Filip Keuppens is a former U.S. Army Soldier, professional mogul skier and rugby player, coach and referee who currently works as the vice president of global sales and marketing for the Pickle Juice Company. Founded in 2001, The Pickle Juice Company brings consumers the only purpose-built, isotonic sports beverage on the market that helps combat the age-old problem of muscle cramps and dehydration. After developing its popular sports drink to address the neurological signals that are at the root cause of the cramp, The Pickle Juice Company has become an evolving entity by changing its product to better adapt to rapidly-changing consumer behaviors. With the heightened awareness of nutrition, and as athletes seek functional products devoid of sugars and artificial additives, The Pickle Juice Company released the first product in its all-natural line in 2015. Filip can offer consumers top tips on what to look for in a sports drink for nutrition and hydration. Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been contributing to Men's Health magazine since 2000. Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Rich is a functional medicine practitioner who loves helping women, 25-45, overcome common health issues such as fatigue, insomnia and low libido.  As a former Michigan state, XAVIER UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA collegiate strength and conditioning coach, Rich understands the spectrum of health from athletes to the beginner. Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Dan DeFigio is the bestselling author of Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies, and other books. He's been featured on CNN's Fit Nation, The Dr. Phil Show, SELF Magazine, and a host of other media outlets. Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Dr. Rob Bell is a sport psychology coach. He hs coached champions on the pga to ur as well as caddied on tour. He has written Four books on mental toughness and has worked with University of Notre Dame, Marriott, & Walgreens. Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

20 years combined military & federal law enforcement experience in units requiring a high level of physical fitness in multiple domains. Infantry, paratrooper & fed Hostage Rescue/Emergency Response Team. Author of 3 Tac Barbell books. Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Owner at PodcastAnswerMan.com.  He lives in a state of constant change! He has helped 1000's launch a successful podcast. Take your message, business & life to the next level. Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Dr. Matt Tanneberg is a sports Chiropractor and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Matt works with elite athletes and players from the NFL, MLB, NHL, USA Track and Field, NCAA and high school.   Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Dr. Michele Summers Colon is the author of Body Wisdom. She is also a physician, yoga teacher, anatomy professor, and a motivational speaker offering workshops and online courses based on her book. She hopes to inspire women to live happier, healthier lives. Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Dr. Sol Cogan was the team chiropractor for the Detroit Lions from 2002 to 2015. He became aware of the benefits of whole body cryotherapy (-160 to -260 for three minutes) for healing and opened two CryoWellness USA centers in metro Detroit last year. Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Dr. Scott Schreiber has been practicing in Newark, Delaware for over eleven years. He is a chiropractic physician that is double board certified in rehabilitation and clinical nutrition. He is a certified nutrition specialist and a licensed dietitian Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Heather Havenwood is a Serial Entrepreneur living the work from home lifestyle for over a decade.  She is a marketing strategist and branding expert. She decided to do her first NPC Figure Show For her 40th Birthday Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Dr. Jason Karp is the 2011 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, creator of the REVOLUTION RUNNING™ certification, author of 8 books, including The Inner Runner, & international speaker. Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Owner of Stop Chasing Pain and international speaker on movement.

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Cara Bradley is a yoga teacher, mental strength coach, entrepreneur, and former pro-skater. She is the founder of Verge Yoga Center in suburban Philadelphia and author of On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine.

Eric the Trainer (Eric P. Fleishman), he is a Hollywood Physique Expert with nearly 25 years of experience in physical transformation. His new book is called Hollywood Muscle. He has worked with numerous actors, musicians, and athletes.   Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Sara is the founder and lead trainer for Physical Equilibrium in NYC and the Hamptons. Her certifications include: (NSCA-CSCS), USA Triathlon Coach, Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist. Visit StrongIn7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Founder of USA Sports Therapy, Dr. Matthew Cooper holds a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from Life Chiropractic University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cooper is known for treating high-end clientele and professional athletes, such as Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown and New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski, using diverse healing treatments and the newest evidence-based techniques. He is often turned to for his expertise in sports medicine, nutrition, and enzyme therap

Tiffany Cruikshank is an international yoga teacher, author and health & wellness expert. Formerly worked for 5 years at the Nike world headquarters. She is the founder of Yoga Medicine and author of two books including her latest Meditate Your Weight.

Meghan is a USA Track & Field coach and a RRCA (Road Runners of America) certified distance coach. She is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a level 3 USA Cycling Coach.

Lacrosse player at Harvard University, Terry White is the founder of the fitness and lifestyle apparel brand, WOLACO (Way of Life Athletic Co.). WOLACO was founded on an innovative athletic compression short called the North Moore Short.

Rachel Straub, MS, CSCS, is an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and co-author of newly released "Weight Training Without Injury: Over 350 Step-by-Step Pictures Including What Not to Do!"

Emmett Williams is an entrepreneur and leader in the health and fitness space who has built a chain of gyms in Australia, a commercial gym equipment distribution business, and 5 years ago co-founded the wearable tech startup MYZONE Inc.

Mark was Sports Physical Therapist to Australian Olympic Triathlon team supporting the team to win 3 gold medals, 2 silvers, 3 bronze medals. Mark is founder/CEO of BakPhysio, inventing BakBalls & Neckrest, self treatment devices for back and neck pain.

Rocky Snyder is a Master Trainer with over 20 years of experience. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Sport Coach, and Corrective Exercise Specialist. Rocky is also the author of several conditioning books for adventure sports.

Alex McBrairty is a personal trainer based in Ann Arbor, MI. He educates his clients in exercise, nutrition, and behavior change to help them reach their goals. Alex also teaches, writes, and speaks about those same topics.

Melissa Jill, CEO/ founder “Alive with Melissa,” motivational speaker, yoga teacher & mentor. For 20 years Melissa has been a trailblazer in the field of health & wellness, fulfilling her life's passion inspiring all to live their most gratifying life! Mindset, using yoga to help others heal emotionally, my new website membership offering yoga and meditation at different varied lengths of time, with many themes from around the world, that they can do from home! Visit OctaneOnlineFitness to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Steve McDaniels is Dir. of Fitness & Athletics at Beacon College, in Leesburg, FL. Steve has served as a personal trainer, Gym Director and adjunct instructor in health and wellness courses at Beacon. He holds a Master’s Degree in kinesiology.

Full of both beauty and brawn, blonde bombshell Lisa Traugott starred on FOX's newest competition series "American Grit". As a 41 year old mom of two, Lisa is now the author of 2 books: She's Losing It! and Mind Your Manners Minnie Monster.

Nathan DeMetz is the owner of Nathan DeMetz Personal Training. He specializes in powerlifting for overall fitness. Nathan is here today to share how adding powerlifting to your gym routine can improve your performance. www.octaneathleticperformance.com

Professor of nutrition at Northwest Vista College and owner of Hammonds Personal Training.   Visit OctaneOnlineFitness to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Kim Evans is a Fitness Specialist focusing on older adults, group training and water sports including stand up paddle boarding.  She has a degree in Recreation from Western Michigan University, and is AFAA, ACE and USATF certified.   Visit OctaneOnlineFitness to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Richard Jay "Rich" Franklin II (born October 5, 1974)[1] is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. As of June 2014, Franklin was announced as a Vice President of Asian Mixed Martial Arts company ONE Championship.   Visit Strongin7.com to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Holly Del Rosso is a Certified Personal Trainer and Television fitness expert in New York City and San Francisco. She has 11 years of experience in fitness and has been featured in the top fitness magazines Men’s fitness and TV shows in the country. Visit OctaneOnlineFitness to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Alan Snyder is a Physical Therapist who focuses on orthopedics on the Upper West Side of New York City. He is a very active person with a background in lots of athletics such as ice hockey, baseball and MMA. Visit OctaneOnlineFitness to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Tootsies is the brainchild of Jacqueline Edwards, a 5-time Olympian and Stanford University graduate. As an athlete, for many years Jackie wore compression socks to help with recovery, blood circulation, muscle soreness and muscle tone.   Visit OctaneOnlineFitness to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Suzanna McGee is a former Ms. Natural Olympia bodybuilding champion, now competitive tennis player, author, speaker, raw vegan athlete, and performance and injury prevention specialist with over 20 years of experience. Visit OctaneOnlineFitness to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Background in exercise physiology and in cross-country skiing (professional career). Have worked for 11 years at Firstbeat and currently a head of professional sports. For more info: www.firstbeat.com Visit OctaneOnlineFitness to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Calesio Newman took a big step forward in 2012 in picking up a top three and top 10 in world. U.S. ranking according to Track & Field News. His time of 20.17 200m.  In 2011, Newman became the first graduate from North Carolina A&T to represent the school in an international competition. He was a standout sprinter for North Carolina A&T, winning a total of four conference titles.

Dr Donald A Ozello DC is the owner and treating doctor at Championship Chiropractic in Las Vegas, NV. His book "Running: Maximize Performance & Minimize Injuries” is an educational tool designed to teach athletes strategies to prevent and manage injuries. Visit OctaneOnlineFitness to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Martise Moore, the founder of GreenRunner, is a Run Faster Coach. She supercharges the confidence and performance of runners who want to achieve personal bests. Visit OctaneOnlineFitness to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Angie Asche is a Sports Dietitian, Certified Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer, & owner of Eleat Sports Nutrition. www.eleatnutrition.com Visit OctaneOnlineFitness to hear more about our growing online fitness community.

Christine Conti currently serves as the U.S. Chief Master Trainer for PLYOGA Fitness and she is on a mission to inspire the world with her passion for fitness and her "Yes I Can" attitude. PLYOGA Fitness Chief Master Trainer, Former Collegiate Volleyball Player, 15 years as a trainer in the fitness industry, 12 years head varsity volleyball coaching experience, mom of 2, Overcoming a R.A. Diagnosis, Marathon Running, English Teacher.

Kathy has written five books on health and produced an instructional massage DVD. I have appeared on over 250 radio and TV shows as a guest expert, penned dozens of articles for professionals and laypeople.

My mission is to re-define the medical profession through education, evidence-based practice, and an integrated approach to physical medicine.  I am a practicing chiropractic physician in Illinois, as well as an enthusiastic educator.