IDEA Health & Fitness Experts

IDEA partners with over 400 of the most respected fitness experts in the world. Find out more about them here.

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Elisabeth Andrews, MPH, is a freelance writer and a yoga and Pilates instructor in Bloomington, Indiana. A personal trainer since 2001 she writes for a variety of publications, and has helped to create an award-winning online health and fitness magaz... more

Ryan Andrews, MA

Ryan Andrews, MA, is the executive director for the office of physical education, recreation and sports at the University of California, Santa Cruz and the co-owner of The Invisible Gym. Certification: ACE and NSCA more

J. Annesi

Lenita Anthony, MA

Lenita Anthony, MA, is an exercise physiologist, Reebok master trainer and national coach for the Reebok Women’s Triathlon Series. She is also a contributing editor for IDEA publications. Certification: ACSM more

Jose Antonio, PhD

Abbie Appel

Abbie Appel is an international fitness educator with 20 years experience in the fitness industry. In addition to being a motivational speaker and consultant for Resist-A-Ball® and the Pilates Institute of America, Abbie has designed workouts and... more

Valerie Applebaum, MPH, CHES

Valerie Applebaum, MPH, CHES, is a certified health education specialist with a master’s degree in public health from the University of South Carolina. She currently resides in Connecticut, where she is a health writer for a variety of trade and co... more

Elizabeth Applegate, PhD

Elizabeth Applegate, PhD, is a nationally renowned expert on nutrition and fitness and is a faculty member in the nutrition department at the University of California, Davis. She is the author of several books including, Nutrition Basics for Better H... more