Meet the Fitness Experts*

Lisa Wheeler Lisa Wheeler Lisa Wheeler is a Contributing Fitness Editor for Shape Magazine and star of several of their best selling DVDs. With a BA in Dance/Theater and certified by key industry organizations, she serves as the Associate Artistic Director of Ben Munisteri Dance Projects and continues to present dance and fitness around the world. In addition to starring in over 20 workout DVDs, Lisa is the choreographer and fitness consultant for both Gaiam/GT Media and Fit Vid productions whose wide range of clients include The Firm, Denise Austin, The Biggest Loser and Dancing with the Stars. She has served as a fitness expert for numerous shows including The Today Show, The View, Good Morning America, CNN Headline News, Fox and Friends, QVC and can be seen hosting The Westin Workout on SPG TV at most Starwood Properties. Lisa is a global master trainer for Body Bar, Smart Bells and Gliding and has worked as a program design consultant for Reebok, Crunch, Equinox and Sports City University in Mexico. www.lisawheeler.com

Brent Brookbush Using a combination of passion and humor, Brent's interactive lectures are as entertaining as they are educational. Brent’s credentials include the following: MS, BS, NSCA CPT, ACSM H/FI, NASM CPT/PES/CES and FMS Certified Specialist. Brent’s clear message and focus on application ensures every audience will leave with tools they can use to improve their health and wellness. With 10 years of experience, Brent has spoken on topics ranging from "Motivation and Exercise" to the "Truth about Weight Loss". Brent is currently working as an Equinox @ Park Avenue, NY Tier 3 trainer. Using his years of teaching experience, he is helping to develop a new generation of personal trainers in one of the most prestigious fitness corporations in the country. His knowledge and passion for the fitness industry have forged his reputation for dedication and commitment. Brent continues to speak at fitness conventions, develop lectures for corporate wellness programs, and teach on a variety of topics for personal training programs.

Jacqui Stafford Recognized as a leading authority on beauty, style and fashion, Jacqui Stafford has brought her unique sense of style and global insights to the pages of Shape as Executive Style Director since May 2003, where she writes a monthly fashion column. The British-born journalist and style guru has countless TV appearances to her credit, including makeover and trend segments on The Today Show, Weekend Today, The View, VHI, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, and the Tyra Banks Show. She regularly appears as a guest host to critique the major runway fashion shows for New York, Paris and Milan on Full Frontal Fashion, and provides red carpet celebrity analysis for Fashion Police on the Style Network and E! Entertainment.

Jon Giswold Jon Giswold is best known for his work in the country's most prominent fitness clubs. The New York Times called him ‘...the elite instructor whose presence signals that a health club has arrived.' Certified by the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, Jon has been featured on national television and radio programs, in several videos, and has contributed monthly columns for national publications. Teaching since 1987, he currently teaches group exercise classes at Reebok/Sports Club NY, Sports Club/LA and Club H Fitness. His personal training clientele includes such celebrities as Mercedes Ruehl, Lucie Arnaz, Lawrence Luckinbill and Sandy Kenyan. Jon published his first bestselling book BASIC TRAINING: A Fundamental Guide to Fitness for Men in October of 1998 with St. Martin's Press and BEYOND BASIC TRAINING in October of 2003. www.jongiswold.com

Teri Hanson Star of Shape's Yoga DVD "Long Lean and Strong," Teri had been a personal trainer and Group Fitness instructor for over 20 years. Teri holds numerous nationally recognized certifications and was featured in such DVD titles as "The Method: Target Specifics Stability Ball" workout as well as "The Method: Standing Pilates." Teri was the Fitness Director onboard cruise ships for over 10 years and is now the Assistant Fitness Editor for Weider Publications, working on such titles as Shape and Fit Pregnancy.

Jeffrey Scott Jeffrey is a Reebok University Global Master Trainer, a member of the Reebok University Development Team, and an international fitness presenter. Known for his creative choreography with a strong athletic influence, he is recognized as a top fitness educator, writer, instructor and personal trainer whose client list has included such personalities as Bette Midler. Jeffrey holds multiple nationally recognized certifications, has starred in over 20 fitness videos and has also appeared in numerous TV shows, including Fox's Wake Up New York, Good Day LA and NBC's The Today Show, to name a few.

Kent & Maria Burden Kent and Maria Burden are authors of the award-winning book "Yin Yang Fitness: The Whole Package of Health," and creators of a series of mind/body exercise DVD's. International presenters, they hold numerous nationally recognized fitness and wellness certifications and have appeared on Access Hollywood, BBC's Life and Times and Spa Finder TV. For more about Kent and Maria log on to www.mylifefitness.com

Misty Tripoli Misty is a Nike Elite Instructor and one of the world's most innovative and engaging fitness instructors, dance choreographers and personal trainers. Misty is well-known for her many trademarked revolutionary fitness classes that explode with her passion for dance yoga, marital arts, Pilates and mediation. She has been featured in numerous fitness magazines and has appeared on Entertainment Tonight and Lifetime Television. Many students report that Misty's classes and choreography are a life-changing experience. www.Mistytripoli.com

Benjamin Black Benjamin Black is one of today's most inspiring and sought-after presenters on integrating inner and outer fitness, branding and self-discovery. He has lived/worked in 25 countries in strategy consulting, professional sports, mythology and music. His music and strategy consulting clients include film/TV producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Supermodel Tyra Banks, actor Nickolas Cage, Victoria’s Secret, Disney, E! Entertainment, ABC, NBC, ECA, IDEA, Nike, Sony, Interbrand, Visa, Dubai Festival City, Royal Bank of Canada, and the London Business School. Benjamin earned his MBA from Stanford. www.benjaminblack.com.