Stephen Adele Editor-in-Chief Real SOLUTIONS Email

Stephen Adele has been helping individuals from all walks of life create measurable results in their physiques and performance over the last 15 years and has rapidly become a respected authority. He has published numerous articles for magazines around the world, been quoted in several trade publications, appeared on radio shows, conducted seminars around the globe, and is the CEO of the prestigious supplement manufacturer, iSatori Technologies. Stephen now also shares his insights, expertise, and inside connections in two of the fastest growing publications in the industry, Real SOLUTIONS email newsletter and Iron Warrior online ezine, and has recently co-authored the consumers' guides 7 Never-Before-Told Secrets Everyone Should Know Before Buying Supplements, The 21-Day Ultimate Energy Plan, The Lean System Success Plan, and MAXIMUM GROWTH, Volume II. Over the years, Stephen's philosophy has remained unchanged: "The greatest gift you can give yourself is the gift of a strong mind, which can yield extraordinary dividends in the form of a stronger, healthier, and more energetic body."

Anthony Almada Contributing Expert Real SOLUTIONS Email

Anthony Almada (B.Sc., M.Sc.) has worked within the dietary supplement industry since 1975. He has a B.Sc. in physiology and nutritional biochemistry minor from California State University, Long Beach, and an M.Sc. from Berkeley (with a research thesis in antioxidant-exercise biochemistry). His name is most likely familiar because he's the co-founder/past-president of Experimental and Applied Sciences (EAS®), who introduced the sports world to creatine supplementation. More recently, he founded IMAGINutrition, Inc., a nutritional technology creation, clinical research, and intellectual property-driven think tank. He has been a co-investigator on over 60 university clinical trials, ranging from AIDS/HIV to arthritis to muscle building and fat loss.

William Brink Contributing Expert Real SOLUTIONS Email

Will Brink is a writer and contributing consultant for various publications. His articles relating to nutrition, supplementation, and exercise can be found in all the major fitness and bodybuilding publications. He has coauthored several studies relating to sports nutrition and health found in peer-reviewed academic journals, as well as having a commentary published in JAMA. He is also the author of two books: Priming the Anabolic Environment and Weight Loss Nutrients Revealed. In addition to being a prolific author, he is a consultant to major supplement, dairy, and pharmaceutical companies and has worked with professional bodybuilders, golfers, fitness contestants, the police, and military personnel. He also runs the popular website BrinkZone.com, which has a loyal following of many sports nutrition enthusiasts.

Bill Campbell Clinical Reviews Expert Real SOLUTIONS Email

Bill Campbell is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida where he directs the Exercise & Performance Nutrition Laboratory. Dr. Campbell earned his Ph.D in Exercise, Nutrition, and Preventive Health from Baylor University and has published over 100 scientific abstracts and papers related to sports nutrition and enhancement of sports performance. He is also the co-editor of the NSCA's forthcoming textbook on Sports Nutrition. In addition, he is a Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. And now he joins Real Solutions to provide his expert Clinical Reviews.

Paul Crane Consumer Advocate Real SOLUTIONS Email

Founder, author, and webmaster of UltimateFatBurner.com, Paul Crane began UltimateFatBurner.com in 1998, after watching a late-night infomercial for a weight-loss "miracle pill." A dedicated weight lifter with a passion for both sports and weight-loss supplements, Paul has built UltimateFatBurner.com into the largest and most popular fat burner review site on the Net. Paul relies heavily upon research and clinical journal references to add credibility to his material. Paul is also the author of "The Ultimate Fat Burning Diet Primer" and writes the consumer advocate column for the Real Solutions (right click this link and choose "Save Target As" to read the PDF version of his "Introduction To Fat Burners" article). He owns a sports nutrition franchise in small town Ontario, Canada. Other passions include Japanese motorcycles and Internet marketing (Paul served as Site Build It! Product Manager for SiteSell.com from 2000-2005 and is the webmaster of No-BS-Marketing.com).

Steven Fleck, Ph.D. Contributing Expert Real SOLUTIONS Email

Steven Fleck, Ph.D., has headed the department of sports physiology for the United States Olympic Committee's training center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His work designing resistance programs for national and international caliber athletes makes him a true expert in the field of strength and conditioning. He's authored several books on weight training and countless articles on the subject matter.

Jen Hendershott Contributing Expert Real SOLUTIONS Email

Jen Hendershott is one of the most entertaining fitness competitors to date... winning the title of 2005 Ms. Fitness Olympia and Ms. International champion. Jen graduated from the Ohio State University in 1997 with a Bachelors of Science in Education. Two years later, she finished her second college degree with a "Bachelors Plus" degree in Elementary Education K-8. After college, her time teaching elementary school was short lived because of her love for competing. Jen has now competed in NPC/IFBB events for almost 10 years—as a professional for the last 7 years. In 2002, Jen created a special fitness camp for women worldwide called Phat Camp, Inc., which continues to grow and become more popular each year! She's the IFBB official fitness spokeswoman for the athletes in the sport of fitness. And she's also an advocate for fighting breast cancer and has a passion for people who need to get motivated and inspired. Jen's motto is "YOLO" ("You Only Live Once"): "While trophies are nice, changing someone's life much more rewarding!"

Stella Juarez Contributing Expert Real SOLUTIONS Email

Stella Juarez, B.A. (a.k.a., Real SOLUTIONS Expert "Fitness Chef") is a single mother, athlete, and freelance writer whose fitness adventures began far from the dumbbell rack when she started walking in her early efforts to shed 50 lbs. Walking led to recreational running, and eventually, she even completed a marathon, raising money for a leukemia patient in the 2000 Vancouver International. Along the way, she grabbed a barbell, learned how to squat, press, and curl and abandoned her running shoes to begin a lifelong love-affair with iron. Stella excels in teaching others the skills of healthy food preparation, as evidenced by her recently published book, Stella's Kitchen: Creative Cooking for Fun, Flavor, and a Lean, Strong Body. She is the editor of its companion healthy cooking website, StellasKitchen.com and is a regular guest covering the topic of eating and cooking healthy on a weekly U.S. sports radio program.

Douglas S. Kalman, MS, RD, FACN, Contributing Expert Real SOLUTIONS Email

Douglas S. Kalman, MS, RD, FACN, a Director at Miami Research Associates and a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American College of Nutrition, the American Dietetic Association, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. He most recently was the Sports Nutritionist for NIKE's Elite Distance Running Team. He has or is currently working with professional tennis players, members of the N.Y. Yankees, members of United States Olympic Snow-Boarding team (medalist), members of France's marathon team, members of the N.Y. Giants, top level Pride fighters, and competitive bodybuilders. Doug has also provided continuing education and nutritional guidance for the Metropolitan Athletic Congress (MAC) and the USA Track and Field team (USATF) and has published over 100 lay-press articles and more has more than 50 scientific publications to date.

Sue Mosebar Executive Editor Real SOLUTIONS Email

In 1992, Sue Mosebar began her career working with Bill Phillips when he created Muscle Media 2000. Working alongside Bill and his brother Shawn for over a decade, she was the managing editor for Muscle Media and the bestsellers Body-for-LIFE and ABSolution. Sue now resides in the beautiful foothills of Colorado where she enjoys hiking and spending time outside with her family. She's also a voracious reader. Sue continues to write and edit in the fields she loves most—fitness, nutrition, and self-development. In 2000, Sue joined Real SOLUTIONS as the Executive Editor to continue helping others build their best bodies and lives.

Nick Nilsson Expert Trainer Real SOLUTIONS Email

Nick Nilsson, also known as the "Mad Scientist of Exercise," has degrees in Physical Education and Psychology, covering advanced biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, and sports psychology and has been innovating unique new exercises and training techniques for more than 20 years. You can read about many of these exercises and techniques in Real Solutions. Nick is also the author of a number of bodybuilding books including Muscle Explosion! 28 Days To Maximum Mass, Metabolic Surge—Rapid Fat Loss, The Best Exercises You've Never Heard Of, Gluteus to the Maximus—Build a Bigger Butt NOW! and The Best Abdominal Exercises You've Never Heard Of all available at Fitness-eBooks.com.

James O'Byrne Contributing Expert Real SOLUTIONS Email

One the smartest supplement science experts around, James O'Byrne from the UK certainly knows his stuff. He's been around this industry for over 12 years and has worked for the biggest, most prestigious supplement companies in the world, helping develop the GNC (General Nutrition Centres) retail franchises in Europe. And for the last two years, he's assisted Royal Numico (parent company to MET-Rx, Worldwide, and Rexall) in product development in Europe before his departure to become a highly sought-after industry consultant. His ability to decipher and interpret the science behind the supplements is unmatched—helping consumers make sense of otherwise complicated information. His reporting has been published in a number of magazines throughout Europe, and within a publication he founded, Advantage magazine, circulated in the UK market.

Linda O'Byrne Expert Intuitionalist Real SOLUTIONS Email

Linda O'Byrne has over 10 years experience in the dietary supplement industry and is an ISSA certified Specialist in Performance Nutrition. She has a thorough understanding and knowledge of the correct use of dietary supplements in active individuals, especially the female athlete. Linda has an extensive background in weight-bearing exercise systems and long-distance running. She is a regular contributor to Real SOLUTIONS online newsletter and is an avid long-distance runner.

Mike Ryan Expert Trainer Real SOLUTIONS Email

Mike Ryan (B.Sc., Strength & Conditioning Coach) is the quintessential gym rat. He's been involved in weight (resistance) training since he was 12 and has participated in practically every sport (football, ice hockey, lacrosse, baseball, basketball, boxing, surfing, mountain climbing, Jui Jitzu, cycling, swimming, golf, etc., etc.). Mike has developed, experimented with, and devised a number of successful training methods and techniques. Over the past number of years, his services have been sought after by the tops in the athletic realm as well as the entertainment and business worlds (past clients include Olympic Champions, All-Stars, Academy Award Winners, Fortune 500 CEO's, and everyone in between).

Carla Sanchez Fitness Pro Real SOLUTIONS Email

After graduating from Colorado College, Carla Sanchez (B.A., Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, NSCA) worked as an Aquatics Director, a Recreation Specialist, a Fitness Director, a Bronco's Cheerleader, and a Strength and Conditioning coach for a men's college basketball team. In 1997, Carla competed in her first NPC fitness competition, placing second. A few months later she received IFBB professional status by placing second at the NPC USA National Championships. In August 2000, Carla founded Performance Ready, LLC, and formed the Performance Ready Team. She continues to both compete and perform in fitness and trains a number of very successful fitness and figure competitors.

ShariFitness Fitness Professional Real SOLUTIONS Email

ShariFitness is an ISSA Certified Fitness Professional, Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, Natural Health Advocate, Winner of the 2009 Chozen Award for Health Practitioner of the Year, Host of FitTalk with ShariFitness, blogger about Natural Health and Fitness on FitTalkNews.com and soon to be author. ShariFitness is also a real-life transformation success story who has been featured in several fitness magazines, including Real Solutions. She was frustrated, frumpy, and a perpetual "before" picture. No longer a perpetual "before" picture, Shari discovered her passion for health and fitness and set out on a mission to help others become more fit and healthy. Shari walks the walk and talks the talk. Her positive attitude has motivated and inspired countless others who were frustrated with their efforts to lose weight and help coach them toward better health and fitness. Shari is currently writing her first book about her transformation success secrets and how she not only transformed her body, but her life.

John L. Zenk Real SOLUTIONS Email

John L. Zenk, M.D., is a board-certified doctor of internal medicine with over 20 years of clinical experience. His expertise is integrating conventional and alternative medicine with a special interest in anti-aging and obesity research. Dr. Zenk is the author of Living Longer in the Boomer Age and contributing author of The Doctors' Prescription of Healthy Living (Advanced Research Press).