Simplyshredded.com prides itself on its high quality articles from some of the best and well known writers/bodybuilders/trainers in the industry. Here is a full list of the authors & contributors of Simplyshredded.com
Jim Stoppani, PhD
Dr. 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 diet and exercise 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! at 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 Stronger Arms & Upper Body (Human Kinetics, 2008), co-author of the book LL Cool J’s Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle (Rodale, 2010), co-author of the chapter “Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes” in the textbook Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements (Humana Press, 2008), and contributor to Mario Lopez’s Knockout Fitness (Rodale, 2008). Dr. Stoppani 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. He also holds a brown belt in the martial art of Shaolin Kempo.
Personal Website: http://www.muscleandfitness.com/mf_raw/
Layne Norton
Layne is a natural pro bodybuilder who just happens to also be interested in the science behind bodybuilding. He is currently working on his PhD at university of Illinois specializing in skeletal muscle protein metabolism. Layne Norton has been considered to be everyones favourite natural bodybuilder. I have set the new APA Raw Deadlift record of 645 lbs in the 220 lb class at the 2009 APA Crush Cupid, as Powerlifting is also another passion of mine.
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Personal Website: http://www.biolayne.com/
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Steve Holman:
Steve has been training for 30 years and has been a member of the IM Training & Research Center for 10 years. He’s been IRON MAN Magazine’s Editor in Chief for more than 15 years, has written more than 10 books on bodybuilding, weight training and nutrition and his POF-based “Train, Eat, Grow” series appears monthly in IRON MAN magazine.
Jonathan Lawson:
Jonathan has been training for 14 years, competed in numerous bodybuilding competitions and has been a member of the IRON MAN Training & Research Center for 10 years. He wrote “20 Pounds of Muscle in 10 Weeks” and contributes to the POF-based “Train, Eat, Grow” series which appears monthly in IRON MAN Magazine.
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Website: http://www.x-rep.com/
Jennifer Nicole Lee
Jennifer Nicole Lee is not just a fitness model. She is a high profile leader in the fitness and wellness industry and heavy hitting CEO of her multi-million dollar empire, JNL, Inc. Currently, JNL is appearing in over 100 different countries on TV, her voiced being dubbed into over 20 different languages-all thanks to her #1 global hit, the Ab Circle Pro. Don’t be fooled. JNL is not just some hired talent for the Ab Circle Pro. She is part partner, creator, and designer of the Ab Circle Pro, which is currently ranked #1 worldwide as the best selling exercise equipment to date. JNL, Inc teamed up with her partners to create the exercise equipment of the future-and take its success on an international level. She makes monthly appearance to over 90 million households on the #1 interactive shopping chanel, HSN. On Independence Day, July 4th 2009, JNL created a brand new division to her empire, entitling it “JNL World Wide, Inc.-thus marking the new found freedom of taking her fitness passion to over 100 different countries. JNL named her new division after her idol and mentor Kathy Ireland. “Kathy Ireland made the transition from top cover model to mega-model mogul, and created her own co. Kathy Ireland World Wide. I used her business model to produce the same maximum growth for my company, thus naming it JNL World Wide, Inc.” states Jennifer. Angelique Millis, Vice President of JNL, Inc. states “JNL is so much more than a fitness model. She is a leader in the fitness industry-creating fitness equipment, authoring best selling books, and being visible in over 100 different countries, speaking in over 20 different languages. It boggles me that people think of JNL as just some fitness model. With gross annual sales in the millions, she definitely doing much, much more than just standing in front of the camera. She is hands on and involved in so many different projects, including her book which coming soon.
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Personal Website: http://www.jennifernicolelee.com
Hugo A. Rivera
Hugo A. Rivera, a University of South Florida graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and also a Trainer Certification from the ISSA, was born December 5, 1974 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. As an overweight child he experienced at an early age the feelings of insecurity that come along with obesity as well as the scorn and ridicule from the people around him. Fourteen years later Hugo holds a Statewide Natural Bodybuilding Title (Mr. Typhoon Bay) and also a 4th Place in the Nationwide NPC Team Universe (the natural bodybuilder’s highest and most competitive contest). Hugo is now considered an expert in the industry and he has dedicated much of his time to helping normal people achieve their dream figures by sharing sensible and practical knowledge that he has found over the years to work even on the most stubborn metabolisms.
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Personal Website: http://www.hugorivera.net/
Joe Klemczewski
Dr. Klemczewski received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the Indiana University School of Medicine. While working as an orthopedic outpatient physical therapist, he continued his education by earning a Masters and Doctorate in health and nutrition related fields. Along the way, he also studied for and passed the renowned Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
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Personal Website: http://www.thedietdoc.com/
Marc Lobliner
It was started by me, Marc Lobliner and a few close allies. I worked my way up to Personal Training Coordinator for Bally Total Fitness while in college and soon got recruited to work my dream job, the place that started it all – Weider Publications! I spent 5 years at Weider Publications in charge of Endemic Business Development and as a Senior Account Manager. Marc Lobliner is also the President of Scivation and PrimaForce and is always interested in helping others acheive thier goals.
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Personal Website: http://www.scivation.com/
Will Brink
Will Brink is one of the most respected nutritionists in the bodybuilding world. He writes a monthly cloumn for MuscleMag International and has had nutrition and supplements articles published in magazines as diverse as Oxygen, Penthouse and Women’s World. Will doesn’t just understand nutrition, he understands how to teach others what they need to know about eating and training in order to reach their muscle building goals. He takes the complicated and presents it back in a usable and entertaining manner.He is also well-known for his willingness to tell the truth about bodybuilding supplements. Much to the chagrin of the supplement companies, Will tells people which supplements actually work and which ones are all hype.
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Personal Website: http://www.brinkzone.com/
Chris Aceto
Having won the Collegiate Mr. America while graduating with highest honors from Springfield College with a degree in Applied Exercise Science, Chris turned his attention to coaching other bodybuilders and consulting with other athletes and personalities. Among his most successful clients include Arnold Schwarzenneger Classic Champion, Mike Francois, Night of the Champions Winner, Jay Cutler, boxing champ, Evander Holyfield, and singing sensation David Lee Roth. In addition to guiding Laura Creavalle’s training and nutrition programs from 1989-1999, Aceto was the Director of Nutrition at Club Creavalle Fitness Weekends from 1992-1999. His articles on training, nutrition, fat loss and general health can be found regularly in Muscle and Fitness, FLEX and Muscle and Fitness HERS magazines.
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Personal Website: http://www.procardnutrition.com
Shannon Clark
Shannon Clark is a fitness and nutrition freelance writer and trainer. She has a degree in Physical Education, specializing in Sports Performance and has appeared in such magazines as Iron Man, Simplyshredded.com, Bodybuilding.com, Askmen.com, and Her Active Life. Shannon holds a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Alberta. She also has been working in this field for the last 8 years, formerly focusing mostly on working with figure skaters and competitive athletes, however she is now shifting her focus towards those who are looking to gain muscle and lose body fat.
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Personal Website: http://www.shannonclarkfitness.com/
Alan Aragon
Alan Aragon has over 15 years of success in the fitness field. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Science in Nutrition with top honors. Alan is a continuing education provider for the Commission on Dietetic Registration, National Academy of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, and National Strength & Conditioning Association. Alan recently lectured to clinicians at the FDA and the annual conference of the Los Angeles Dietetic Association. He maintains a private practice designing programs for recreational, Olympic, and professional athletes, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Alan is a contributing editor and resident Weight Loss Coach of Men’s Health magazine. His book Girth Control is considered to be one of the most in-depth manuals for improving the body and understanding nutrition for fitness & sports. Last but not least, Alan writes a monthly research review providing critical analysis and practical application of the latest science on nutrition, training, and supplementation.
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Personal Website: http://www.alanaragonblog.com/
Jaime Filer
Jaime Filer is a certified, professional fitness trainer with an Bachelor of Honour’s degree in Kinesiology, and diploma’s in Fitness Assessment and Exercise counceling, nutrition and wellness, and exercise physiology. She’s a Scivation sponsored athlete, having started competing in female bodybuilding in 2005, at age 17, and is still currently competitive at an international level. Jaime also writes for bodybuilding.com, covering professional competitions, supplementation and nutrition/training protocols. Jaime owns her own online personal training business, where she helps clients reach their goals; be they fat loss, muscle gain, body recomposition, or sport specific training. She is currently preparing for several bodybuilding competitions, in addition to studying for the NSCA – CSCS exam so she can be a certified strength and conditioning specialist.
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Personal Website: http://www.triplethreattrainers.com
Welcome to the SimplyShredded Blogs filled with all the latest updates in the bodybuilding and fitness industry. Our Bloggers range from young up and coming future pro’s to some of the more experienced and older guys in the field who know the bodybuilding industry inside out. They are here to keep you up to date with everything thats going on in their lives and the world of bodybuilding
Chad Shaw
Chad Shaw is a 34 year old natural bodybuilder from Madison, Wisconsin.His personal story and journey in the sport of bodybuilding has been made famous and inspired many from all over the world. He is also best known as an inspirational figure in the world of bodybuilding because of the seemingly impossible odds that he had to overcome in his early years to get where he is now. In early 2009, Chad Shaw was featured on the front page of Bodybuilding.com for over 3 months and has also managed to be one of the Top 6 most inspirational members on bodyspace, which is quite an achievement. With over 20 years of experience, Chad definately knows his stuff when it comes to building mass and getting lean.
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Josh Hyaduck
Josh Hyaduck is definitely a rising star and the future of natural bodybuilding. At age 22 with 11 years of training under his belt he is rapidly gaining attention in the bodybuilding industry. After just receiving sponsorship from MuscleTech Josh plans on winning his natural pro card at his first show. With his killer genetics, determination and help from his trainer (Jim Cordova) Josh will definitely make an impact in the fitness industry.
Bobby Rosen
Bobby was always interested in building a killer physique from a very young age. After growing up on such movies as Superman and Hercules, Bobby felt he had to get his body to their status one day. It wasnt until his senior year of high school, until he got serious and started weight training consistently 4-6 times weekly. Bobby feels that bodybuilding challenges him both mentally and physically and that every day is a new experience, learning something new. All of his motivation comes from looking at photos and videos of his competitors and seeing what has to be done to beat them. After his first competition he was completely hooked and he feels that in the upcoming years he will be able to pack on some serious mass and look his absolute best.
Fern Assard
Fern has always been skinny but has not been happy with how she felt. After having 4 kids she craved that long, muscular and lean look. Fern is a 39-year-old divorced mother of 4 who works in a dental office by day and is a gym freak by night. Her first show was FAME, and she placed 1st in masters 35+ fitness model. The 2nd was an NPC figure and she placed 2nd Masters 35+. The third show was a Musclemania in which she placed 6th in figure. After her shows, she built more confidence in herself. Fern went back to the gym to gain yet more muscle to bring in a better physique in the Fall season.
Ed Cook
Edward Cook is a very popular and inspirational bodybuilder from the United States. At 55 he is in the best shape of his life and continues to 
inspire many individuals all over the world. Nicknamed “OldSuperman”, Edward Cook is definately, “Built To Last”! The story is even better when you see what he looked like just six years ago. What an amazing difference! In 2002 Ed, at 243 pounds, was your typical middle-aged guy with a typical middle-aged waistline that greatly exceeded his chest size. The doctor said to Ed, “Change your lifestyle or die young.” Ed took that seriously and then some! Now “Old Superman,” from Vancouver, Washington, is a prime example of what you can do if you really apply yourself. Married for 31 years and the father of four adult children, he looks better and is in better shape than men half his age. At 6’ and 228 pounds, Ed has been competing in NPC masters bodybuilding contests, taking first place a few times. And he’s planning to do more.
Jordan Chabinsky
Jordan is WNBF Pro recently making his Pro debut finishing 3rd in the Light Weight class at the inaugural WNBF Mid-America Championships in August 2008. Jordan has bachelors and masters degrees in Physics and Engineering. Additionally, Jordan is preparing to test for both the NSCA and the ACSM CPT exam. As an analytical mind, Jordan employs systematic and complete training philosophies to his competitive endeavors to add size, strength and to refine his symmetry. Jordan employs these same principles to those whom he trains at his Nashua NH based private training studio; Element Fitness. Jordan has been competing with the INBF/WNBF since 2004, as well as assisting and offering expertise in classes, camps, and seminars on posing, training, and overall contest prep.
James Dawson
Martin was born in Chester but the majority of his childhood and teenage years were spent growing up in a little town called Kidderminster in Worcestershire, England. Martin is a product of the internet. He got noticed in 2004 when he posted his personal motivational videos on Youtube and bodybuilding forums. “I was lucky to get some a huge response to my pictures and videos and had people interested without even seeing any professional work of mine,” he revealed. By 2008, Martin has been photographed by big name photographers including Ronald N Tan, David B Smith, and Bill Comstock and has appeared on “Muscular Development Online Magazine.”
Dave Goodin
Dave Goodin is a full-time Personal Trainer with 24 years of experience as a Coach, Powerlifter, and Professional Bodybuilder. Dave Goodin is also a regular columnist for Iron Man magazine and a full-time Personal Trainer with 24 years of experience as a Coach, Trainer, Powerlifter, and Natural Bodybuilder.His résumé includes the following:
- B.S., Physical Education, University of Texas
- M.Ed., Exercise Physiology, University of Texas
- 9 yrs. Coaching in Public Schools
- 17 yrs. Competitive Powerlifting
- 23 yrs. Competitive Bodybuilding
- First 2-time NPC Texas Overall Champion
- First man 2-time WNBF Pro World Champ.
- 9 International Titles in Natural Bodybuilding
- 5 State, 1 National Titles in Drug-Free Powerlifting
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James Albury
James “Skip” Albury began his fitness journey at the age of 18. James only weighed 125 lbs. His friends encouraged him to begin weight training, and in just a few years, he was able to add enough muscle mass that he began to feel better about himself. He ate better, trained consistently and at the age of 28, James competed in his first bodybuilding competition, where he placed 2nd in the Lightweight Novice division. Eight years and five competitions later, won the Overall Men’s Open title in the Gainesville Bodybuilding Championships. His passion for fitness eventually led him to a management position with Lifestyle Family Fitness. Although he’s now working as the coordinator of the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College, he plans to continue competing in bodybuilding and helping others achieve their fitness goals.
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