James Villepigue, CSCS
Website: www.AlphaMaleChallenge

About James Villepigue, CSCS:

James Villepigue, CSCS, is an international best-selling author of over 18 books, including The Body Sculpting Bibles, selling close to one million copies over the last eight years.

James brings over 20 years of quality certified experience in the health and fitness industry. He’s a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association) and a nationally certified personal trainer under the American Council on Exercise, the International Sports Science Association, and the National Board of Fitness Examiners. He’s also a Massage Therapist and received a degree from the New York College of Health Professions.

James is a graduate of the highly acclaimed coach training school, the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching (IPEC). The success of his systems and his extensive training and coaching experience have propelled him to appearances on national television programs, including the “Regis & Kelly Show,” “The Maury Show,” and appearances on CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, the W-B, and many others.

His health and fitness articles have been published in nationally recognized health and fitness magazines, including Fitness, Self, Women’s First, Women’s World, Oxygen, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and MuscleMag International.

“Fitness training has afforded me the ability to help hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world, of all ages and from all walks of life, to achieve extraordinary results. Besides seeing significant, positive changes to their bodies, my readers and clients have also experienced profound changes to all aspects of their lives. This includes being happier, having better relationships, making more money, finding their dream jobs, and achieving their goals.”

James had to overcome many obstacles in his own life; “I grew up a skinny kid, who suddenly became very overweight around the age of 14. I was bullied and made fun of, all the while dreaming for a slim, muscled physique. Unfortunately, in an attempt to lose weight quickly, I became bulimic – I managed to get very thin, but very sick. One’s not worth the other, trust me!”

Most recently, James had to face the most challenging obstacle of his life; the tragic death of his beloved father, James Sr. His father’s passing has been the greatest test for him and his family’s ability to persevere and move forward in the wake of such emotional trauma.

James attributes a huge part of that coping mechanism to the love for his father and just as significantly, his fitness lifestyle. “Fitness has been the most powerful outlet for my stress coping, coupled with the empowerment factor I receive, that together inspire and motivate me to continue on this wonderful journey of successes, while I continue to help and positively change the lives of millions of more people.”

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