Here are 2015 Inductees for the Trend Setter category:
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Here are 2015 Inductees for the Educational Leader category:
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The following inductees where officially inducted in 2012.
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Lou Ferrigno is an American actor, fitness trainer/consultant, and retired professional bodybuilder. As a bodybuilder, he won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles. He appeared in the film, Pumping Iron. As an actor, he is best known the title role in the CBS television series The Incredible Hulk. He has also appeared in European-produced fantasy-adventures such as Sinbad of the Seven Seas and Hercules, and as himself in the TVs The King of Queens, movie I Love You, Man and season five of the reality series, Celebrity Apprentice. |
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Ted Gambordella is the author of 42 books, 38 DVD’s , and 25 Iphone Apps on health/fitness/martial arts/motivation. He is a Grandmaster of Jiu Jitsu and recognized as one of the 5 most influential Modern American Jiu Jitsu Instructors. He is a 9th Degree Black Belt with 47 years of teaching and is one the best selling American Jiu Jitsu authors in history. He appeared in dozens on dozens of TV Shows and his programs have been endorsed by top Universities and professional teams. He is a member of 8 Hall of Fames and founder of the Personal Trainer Hall of Fame. He is a patented inventor. |
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Dr. John Spencer Ellis is the CEO of the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), Spencer Institute for Life Coaching, International Triathlon Coaching Association (ITCA), and the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA). He created programs used by Cirque du Soleil, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, and consults the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships). In 2015, he became the CEO of the Personal Trainer Hall of Fame. He is also the CEO of the Fitness Hall of Fame. |
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Larry North Larry North started his media career on talk radio where he performed for over 25 years. Shortly after that his best selling infomercial became one of the most popular weight loss infomercials ever. Three books, a chain of health clubs, and thousands of TV appearances and live presentations have turned Larry North into a household name in fitness, weight loss, and health. |
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Dr James Stoxen DC President, Team Doctors, Treatment and Training Center. In 2008, he was inducted into the prestigious National Fitness Hall of Fame. He has been the meet and team chiropractor to over 70 national and world championships. He has personally trained more than 40 athletes to win national or world championships. He was a member of the prestigious “Muscle and Fitness” Editorial Advisory Board from 1992 – 2003. He has had columns, published numerous articles and textbook chapters for other international publication too numerous to list. Dr Stoxen is a sought after speaker internationally in the fields of sports medicine, anti-aging medicine and other specialized areas of health. Dr Stoxen has organized over 1000 live presentations all over the world. |
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Everett Aaberg is a co-owner of the TELOS Fitness Center and is the founder and CEO of the Ortho-Kinetics® Institute He has authored six books, two of which are published internationally and in five different languages. He has received numerous industry awards including “IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year” and is also highly recognized by the media being selected by “Men’s Journal” as one of the “Top five trainers in the country” as well as being named by “D” Magazine as the “Best Trainer in Dallas”. He was on the National Review Board for Personal Training Certifications for five years. |