Hi, my name is James Villepigue. For those of you who are familiar with me and my work, welcome! For those of you are new to me and my Blog, thanks so much for visiting! I am an International best selling author of over 22 books. My flagship book series, entitled, “The Body Sculpting Bibles”, have sold over 1 Million copies, throughout the world, over the last eight years.

I have been training and teaching people now for over 16 years. To make sure that you are comfortable and confident with what I teach here, I want to tell you right up front, that I am a Nationally Certified personal trainer under “The American Council On Exercise”, “The International Sports Science Association.” & “The National Board of Fitness Examiners” and the National Strength & Conditioning Association (CSCS).

I am also a Massage Therapist and received a degree from the New York College of Health Professions. I am additionally a graduate of the highly acclaimed Life/Business coach training school, the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching (IPEC).
The success of my systems and my extensive training and coaching experience have led me to appearances on national television programs and achieved my publication in nationally recognized health and fitness magazines.
  
Featured on National Television Shows:   
• “Regis & Kelly Show”
• “The Maury Show”
• Appearances on CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, the W-B, and many others.

Written for Nationally Recognized Health and Fitness Magazines:
• Fitness
• Self
• Women’s First
• Women’s World
• Oxygen
• Marie Claire
• Cosmopolitan
• Muscle-Mag International
• Maximum Fitness Advisory Team Member
      

Fitness training has afforded me the ability to help hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world, of all ages and from all walks if life, to achieve extraordinary results. Besides seeing great changes to their bodies, my reader’s & client’s have additionally received profound changes to all aspects of their lives. This includes being happier, having better relationships, making more money, finding their dream jobs, and achieving all their dreams.

I soon discovered the importance of a clean and healthy lifestyle, comprised of healthy eating, fitness, meditation, and major self-discovery. Fitness gave me the confidence I needed to stand-up for myself and conquer all obstacles in my way. I am so thankful for my discovery of a healthy & fit lifestyle and only wish that everyone could experience it for themselves.

I am happy to have this opportunity to now help you! I personally had to overcome many obstacles in my 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!
     
Over the last few years, I have faced the most challenging obstacle of my entire life; the tragic death of my beloved dad, James SR. My father’s passing has been the greatest test for me and my family. It has tested our ability to persevere and move forward in the wake of such emotional trauma. I attribute a huge part of my ability to cope to my strong love for my father.

I will tell you that my fitness lifestyle has played a HUGE role in helping to keep me on the straight & narrow path - It has truthfully saved my life! My training has been a most powerful outlet for my stress coping, coupled with the empowerment factor I receive, that together inspire & motivate me to continue on this wonderful journey of successes.
 
If I can teach you some of the things that I have learned along my bumpy and adventurous journey, it couldn’t make me happier! I look forward to continuing to help people like you & can’t wait to hear about many of your own powerful & positive changes that I know will begin to unfold for you!
 
I am so Psyched to begin my work here!

Thanks!!!

James Villepigue