James Villepigue CSCS
James Villepigue, CSCS is an International Best Selling Author of over 22 books. Over the last 8 years, he has built one of the most successful fitness book franchises in history. He has been involved in the health and fitness industries for over 17 years. With over one million copies of James’ books sold, he has helped many hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world—of all ages and from all walks of life—achieve extraordinary results to their body’s & their lives.
James is most passionate about sharing his mastery of getting people in their absolute best shape.
James has appeared on and is the Featured Fitness Trainer of “The Regis & Kelly Show" , The Maury Show and many other TV and radio shows. In addition to his books, he has written for national magazines like Fitness, Women's World, Muscle-Mag, Oxygen, Cosmopolitan, Self and Marie Claire.James earned degrees from the New York College of Health Professions and Hofstra University, and is a graduate of the highly acclaimed Institute for Professional Empowerment Life/Business Coaching. He is Nationally Certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS©), under The NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association), a certified personal trainer with ACE (American Council on Exercise), ISSA (The International Sports Science Association) and the NBFE (National Board of Fitness Examiners).
Blogs by this Author
Training Results Guaranteed!
- By James Villepigue CSCS
- Published 03/30/2010
Progressive Adaptation puts our bodies in an ongoing state of change. Our bodies will naturally find new ways to overcome a given stimulus. As coaches, we help our clients progress by introducing new ...
Train This, Not That
- By James Villepigue CSCS
- Published 06/10/2009
This article is a dedication to someone who I truly respect. His name is David Zinczenko, and he is the editor-in-chief of Men’s Health magazine and the author of numerous best-selling books...
Act As If Principle - How The Right Mind-Set Will Get You In Amazing Shape!
- By James Villepigue CSCS
- Published 06/7/2009
I just began training a new client 5 weeks ago. He is a 38 year old male who weighed 307 pounds. When I met him in person, I could see that he was hungry to make positive changes in his life. He had...
Real Life Exercises - What You Think You May Know About A Few Blacklisted Exercises, But Probably Don't!
- By James Villepigue CSCS
- Published 06/1/2009
If you’re a fitness enthusiast, you’ve likely heard some fitness experts and even medical doctors telling you to stay away from the following exercises – Here are a list of just a ...
