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Micah LaCerte Professional Model Personal Trainer / Lifecoach B.A. Business Marketing Micah is an accompished professional fitness model, appearing in many top men's fitness publications. He is also a personal trainer / lifecoach and writer. Learn how Micah can help you obtain your fitness goals in person or online (See Hitch Fitness). Also visit Micah's website at www.micahlacerte.net. Diana Chaloux WBFF Figure World Champion 2008 Pro Fitness Model World Champion 2008 ACE/AFAA Certified Personal Trainer Diana Chaloux is a Wellcoach Certified Fitness Coach, Lifestyle Management Fitness Manager and published fitness columnist. She has been featured in several nationwide publications including Oxygen, Muscle and Fitness Hers, Status Fitness, Inside Fitness and Muscular Development. Diana is the host of "Hitch Fit Radio" and star of her own video series "Fit Dreams Come True with Diana Chaloux". Diana resides in Kansas City, MO where she provides one on one personal training and competitor posing clinics. Most recently Diana has teamed up with top trainer and fitness model Micah LaCerte in the launch of the new Hitch Fit program providing training, nutrition and life coaching worldwide at www.dianachaloux.com Kristy and Michelle IFBB Bikini and Fitness Pros Dual Bachelor Degrees, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (KSU) ACE Certified Personal Trainers and Group Exercises Instructors Kristy and Michelle's achievements have won them appearances on local and national TV commercials, sports talk shows, fitness modeling, autograph signing, instructing Professional Fitness Institute students at a Las Vegas boot camp. In addition, McGraw Hill asked them to contribute to a PFI training book. The Twins have also had several photo shoots with Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines and have appearanced in Oxygen Magazine. Kristy and Michelle own and operate TwinFitness workout center in Overland Park, Kansas. Whitney Rodden, MS, CSCS, ATC, USAW, SCCC Head Strength & Conditioning Coach (MNU) USAW Club Coach NSCA All American Strength & Conditioning Athlete, 2000 Masters in Education Administration and Leadership (KSU) Coach Rodden is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas. Whitney had served as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Kansas University (2002-05). She is a highly successful competitive Olympic style weightlifter with remarkable technique. Coach Rodden has been a demonstrator and coach at state and national events. She is a member of the USA Weightlifting, National Strength & Conditioning Association, and National Athletic Trainer's Association. Dariusz Garko M.A. Sports & Recreation Certifed by NASM, NSCA, TRX, and Kettle Bell Concepts Former Semi Pro Athlete (Soccer) 2008 USASA National Finalist (Snowboarding) Dariusz Garko currently serves as Fitness Director at Printing House Gym in New York City. He has been involved in sports/fitness training for last 20 years and program design for last 13 years. Garko started his athletic journey in Poland at age 15 when was recruited by a semi-professional soccer team. At age 16 he incorperated weight training, Olympic lifting, and kettlebells into his regular athletic training. Garko later earned his Master Degree in Sports & Recreation in Krakow, Poland; combining Eastern European philosophy with American fitness culture. He is a national caliber snowboarder ranked near 12th in the country within his age division. Dariusz also enjoys kiteboarding, surfing, kettlebell training, as well as his original passion for soccer. See Dariusz demostrate the kettlebell on ExRx.net and YouTube. Luis Emanuel Burgos BS in Mechanical Engineering (Georgia Tech) Master of Fine Arts in Product Design (Stanford University) Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Stanford University) Luis is a lifetime natural bodybuilder and has been lifting seriously for since 2004. He currently competes as a WNBF Pro Bodybuilder, and won the heavyweight class at the 2010 California Natural Nationals pro show. His interests include traveling, hiking, sculpture, scuba diving, rock climbing, snowboarding, and the occasional bungee jumping. Sam Philpot Deadlift world record holder in master's 242lb class (NASA 2008) 1st or 2nd place in more than 50 powerlifting championships National Personal Training Certification (Cooper's Institute) Level I CrossFit coach's certification Mr. Philpot is currently the Acting Center Executive/ Health and Wellness Director at Quality Hill YMCA in Kansas City MO. Sam has been a long time competitive body-builder/ powerlifter/ and now Olympic Weightlifter. In 1981, he won the Mr. Teenage Kentucky. Sam holds numerous regional, American and World powerlifting records, 8 regional titles and 2 National titles. He holds State Powerlifting titles and records in Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. Sam has recently qualified for the National Olympic Weightlifting Championships. Tracey Cheuvront B.S. in Biochemistry (KSU, 2002) Emphasis in exercise physiology/metabolism. Tracey has been a lifetime drug-free resistance trainer/bodybuilder since 1990. He earned his bachelors degree in Biochemistry with an emphasis in exercise physiology/metabolism. He is a bicycle commuter, advocate, and mechanic hobiest. Tracey enjoys designing and building weight training equipment. Some of his unique designs can be found on ExRx.net: Lever Lying Leg Press and Lever One Arm Standing Row. Karen Peters B.S. Medical Technology C.O.A., Ophthalmology AA, Office Administration Karen ran her first marathon at age 50 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She has a strong conviction that personal training is vital to achieving goals whether in the fitness world or in the professional arena. Karen maintains staying fit and healthy is one of life's precious gifts which has allowed positive outcomes in the marathon, triathlons, and other competitions of her past. Integrating cardio exercises, weight lifting and a well balanced nutrition plan of a personal trainer and running coach made it possible to train and finish these events injury free. Sam Harding Sam is from London, England. He is a former professional Football (Soccer) Player. Sam began playing for the Chelsea Football Club at age 10, turned pro at age 17. A couple years later he continued to play professionally for the Reading Football Club until age 23, when his career was struck short by a severe electrical accident. Officer Harding currently works as a Hotel Management Officer for Princess Cruise Lines. Even years after recovery and rehabilitation, Sam continues to play soccer recreationally at a high level. Vickie Kerry Vickie is from England. She is a talented professional dancer for a major cruise line. Before she became a dancer, she was a fitness instructor for the YMCA. Even as a dancer Vickie enjoys leading indoor cycling class to other members of her enternainment team. Phil Blease Phil is from Liverpool England. He works on a major cruise line as a fitness consultant and instructor. Phils areas of expertise include personal training, studio cycling, step, yoga, and Palates. Antoine Gendre Antoin Gendre, originally from France, is a strength & condition coach at the Pepsi Ice Mid West & Fitness Center.    Susan Hudson Kansas State Bodybuilding Champion Figure Competitor   Dave Kempt Bodybuilding Competitor Jeff Nivens B.S. Business, University of Kansas Nationally Certified and Missouri State Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff enjoys yoga, hiking, and the outdoors. Jeff resides in Kansas City, MO. Jeff Crowe Certified Personal Trainer (AFPA) Certified Nutritional Consultant (AFPA) A.A. (JCCC) Jeff attended Johnson County Community College and later studied nutrition at Colorado State University.   Kelsey Krury Kansas University Medical Student Mario Oliva-Martinez M.S. Exercise Sciences B.A.; double major in Athletic Training & Spanish Language & Literature A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor EMT-B certified Mario is an Military Police Officer serving as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He is originally from Madrid, Spain. Mario graduated with a double major in Athletic Training, and Spanish Language/Literature from Mid-America Nazarene University (USA). He later earned his master degree at KU in exercise sciences and served as Fitness Director at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Mario has been working-out since he was 14 years old. Mario believes in a safe well-balanced, total body workout, combining stretching, strength and aerobic exercise to promote good health and achieve your desired goals. Laura Fenton M.S. Kinesiology U.S. Olympic Racquetball Team Women's Racquetball USA Gold Medalist Laura is a professional racquetball athlete and a professional piano entertainer. Ashley Leonard BSN-RN, KU Medical Center College and Nicholls State University Ashley strives to incorporate physical activity into her daily life by weightlifting and engaging in various aerobic exercises and sports. She played collegiate volleyball for 2 years. Staying active helps her to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Ashley aspires to motivate others to adopt a daily exercise routine to promote a wellness and prevent illness. Melissa Ebert B.S. Psychology, Sociology, and Real Estate (Wichita State University) Melissa enjoys working out in myriad forms including running, weight lifting, step and kickboxing classes, yoga, swimming, and improving her tennis skills. She high jumped in college for 2 years, and has continued to maintain a physically-active lifestyle. Melissa has been modeling for clients including Nissan, NIKE, Toyota, Brighton Fashion Accessories, Topline T-shirts, and Sebastian-Wella Salons.