Advisory Panel 2006-2008

INTERNATIONAL

Emma Barry, BPE, Can-Fit-Pro FIS, PDS

One of the original International Master Trainers to take BODYPUMP®, BODYFLOW®, BODYATTACK® and BODYCOMBAT® to the world, an athlete and TV presenter in a past life, Emma now resides in Southern California as Les Mills National Education Director for the United States. She proudly heads up the 75 strong world-class Trainer team and consults to Les Mills International on programming direction. Loves dancing and daiquiris!

"It's about heart.

Find something you love and make it your life. Travel, the shift in scenery widens your eyes. Explore your edges. They're worth it! Brighten the magnificence in others. Be the best this world has to offer. Grow, stand in the sun. Drink great wine. Laugh.

Do all of the above with a double dose of passion and the knowledge that you choose it."

Lynne Brick, BSRN, Can-Fit-Pro PDS, CMS

Lynne is the star of several videos, an author, local television and radio personality and the owner of the Brick Bodies chain of clubs in Baltimore. Lynne has taught at conferences around the world and was awarded BodyLife Instructor of the Year (1994) and IDEA Instructor of the Year (1990).

"Can-Fit-Pro delivers on their promise to provide world-class experiences! Their certifications are excellent, their convention and trade show are perfect for club owners as well as club staff and their presenters cutting-edge. Additionally, the Can-Fit-Pro staff focuses on servicing their members: YOU! Can-Fit-Pro is your one-stop-shop for all of your professional, educational and networking needs!"

C. Victor Brick, M.Ed., Can-Fit-Pro PDS, CMS

C. Victor Brick, MEd, is CEO and co-owner, with his wife, Lynne, of Brick Bodies, a chain of health clubs in the Baltimore area. An international fitness consultant, Victor has presented in over 25 countries around the world. A writer, motivational speaker, radio and television personality, he has written three health club manuals, and produced and directed a dozen exercise videos. In 1990 he was named by IDEA as the Fitness Business Person of the Year.

"In today's high tech society, personal contact is more important than ever. It is easy to get caught up in the latest exercises, classes and equipment. In reality, all anyone really wants is to be acknowledged and reassured. Remember, it's still about your members."

Douglas S. Brooks, MS, Can-Fit-Pro PTS, ACE-Gold Certified PT

Douglas Brooks, MS, is the consulting exercise physiologist of product research and development for several fitness companies. He is the author of six major texts and numerous manuals and articles relating to personal training, exercise physiology and strength training. He coaches high school baseball and shares his conditioning expertise with motocross racers and downhill skiers, to name a few.

"Follow your passion and along this path will be rewards that are both personally, and professionally rich!"

Mike Chaet, PhD, CMS, LM Consultant, Can-Fit-Pro PDS, CMS

Mike is a highly accomplished athlete, has a masters degree in Exercise Physiology, a PhD in Business and 30 years of fitness industry experience. He is the winner of the National Industry Service Award, member of the Club Industry Hall of Fame and BodyLife Europe's Man of the Year. Known as the Club Doc, he is founder and president of Club Marketing and Management Services Inc. and a featured presenter to every major convention worldwide.

"As club owners you will succeed when all the puzzle pieces are in place. Provide your members with the five-star service you would expect and they will keep coming back. Commit to excellence."

Joe Cirulli, Can-Fit-Pro PDS, CMS

Joe Cirulli owns the Gainesville Health & Fitness Center, a 65,000 square foot club with over 20,000 members, along with Gainesville Health & Fitness Center for Women, a 14,000 square foot women's only centre. 2005 marked the 29th year of business for GHFC. Since 1996, Cirulli has shared ownership of three rehabilitation centres. He employs over 300 people between his Gainesville Health & Fitness Centers and all of the ReQuest Physical Therapy locations combined. Cirulli is an accomplished writer contributing to various national and international publications and is also a featured presenter for many organizations such as IHRSA, IDEA, Club Industry, Fitness Network (Australia), BodyLife (Germany) and European Fitness Convention (England). Most recently, Cirulli was asked to make a presentation to Governor Jeb Bush's Task Force about the City of Gainesville's actions to combat the obesity epidemic.

"The only way to improve your business and yourself is to be exposed to new and different ideas. The knowledge you gain at Can-Fit-Pro will empower you to move your organization to the next level and beyond."

Micheal A. Clark, MS, PT, NASM-PES, CSCS, Can-Fit-Pro PTS

An industry visionary, Mike is the creator of NASM's exclusive Optimum Performance Training™ system, used by hundreds of thousands of trainers and athletes worldwide. As President and CEO of the National Academy of Sports Medicine, his innovation and leadership have redefined the company as an international leader in education for fitness, performance and sports medicine professionals. A noted author, lecturer and physical therapist, Mike has rehabilitated, reconditioned and trained hundreds of professional and Olympic athletes. He is currently the team physical therapist to the Phoenix Suns and adjunct faculty for the Master's of Science in Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement of the California University of Pennsylvania.

"Clarity, purpose and passion will allow us to change the shape of health and fitness."

Tony de Leede, Can-Fit-Pro PDS, CMS

Tony is Managing Director of Fitness First Australia. Fitness First owns and operates over 300 clubs worldwide and is capitalized on the London Stock Exchange at approximately $1.3 billion. Tony is the previous owner of Australian Body Works, an Atlanta-based chain of health clubs, which were sold to LA Fitness in June of 2000. Tony also introduced the fitness industry to the world of Exercise Entertainment with Cardio Theatre, which he owns and distributes worldwide. Tony was appointed "envoy" to the Australian Olympic Team for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and served in VIP Protocol for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

"Determine your strengths and passions. Combine these and create a career you love. If you can do this, 'good on ya mate'; you will truly live each day of your life."

Geoffrey Dyer, Can-Fit-Pro PDS, CMS

Geoffrey A. Dyer is the founder and CEO of Lifestyle Family Fitness, a Florida-based club chain with 28 facilities and more than 120,000 members. Dyer is a native of Melbourne, Australia and has 35 years of experience in the fitness industry. During his career he served as President of the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 2002-2003, the largest association of health clubs with more than 7,000 member clubs worldwide, and is a current director of the Florida Health Club Association. Geoff Dyer was recognized by Ernst & Young as a Florida winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year award.

"The fitness industry is one of the most dynamic and fast growing industries of the 21st Century. The industry leaders of tomorrow will be those who stay on the cutting edge of industry trends."

Susan Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, CNSDr, Can-Fit-Pro NWS

Susan M. Kleiner is a leading nutrition authority on eating for strength, and her POWER EATING® program has reshaped the lives of thousands. Owner of HIGH PERFORMANCE NUTRITION™, a consulting firm specializing in media communications, industry consulting and personal counselling, she works out of an office on Mercer Island, Washington.

"What you eat is a reflection of your philosophy of life. Food is your friend, your nourishment. It fuels your body and feeds your mind. Think positive! Think about what you NEED to eat, not what you can't eat next."

Len Kravitz, PhD, Can-Fit-Pro FIS, PTS

Len Kravitz, PhD, is the Program Coordinator of Exercise Science and Researcher at the University of New Mexico where he recently won the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. Len was honored with the 1999 Can-Fit-Pro International Presenter of the Year award. He is the author of four books, producer of six exercise videos, an international lecturer on health and fitness and the first person to win the IDEA "Fitness Instructor of the Year" award.

"On professional development: Capitalize on your differences from others - they are the assets to be promoted to the fullest. And, don't promise more than you can deliver. Deliver more than you can promise."

Sherri McMillan, M.Sc., Can-Fit-Pro FIS, PTS, PDS

Sherri McMillan, M.Sc., has been in the fitness industry for over 17 years and has been nominated for and awarded various fitness industry awards including 1998 IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year, 1998 Can-Fit-Pro Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year award, 2005 ACE Fitness Educator of the Year Runner-up and 2005 IDEA Fitness Director of the Year - Finalist. She has authored four books: Go For Fit - The Winning Way to Fitness, Successful Trainer's Guide to Marketing, Hiring & Training Master Trainers and Fit over Forty - The Winning Way to Lifetime Fitness. She has presented hundreds of workshops to thousands of fitness leaders throughout Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, England, Spain, South America, Asia and the United States including the prestigious IDEA, Can-Fit-Pro and IHRSA conferences. She is a Nike, Spri, Fitter International, Nautilus and PowerBar sponsored Fitness Athlete and is a fitness columnist for various newspapers, magazines and journals throughout the world. With her husband, Alex, she is the co-owner of NorthWest Personal Training and Fitness Education, a personal training studio and education centre, in Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon.

"If you love what you do, you will never have to work another day in your life! The key to a successful career in any industry is to determine what you are really good at, what you are passionate about and what people will be willing to pay for and then mold your career around these three things."

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