James Villepigue, a father of 2, has over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry as a nationally certified personal trainer with National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), with their prestigious Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential, The American Council on Exercise and The International Sports Science Association. He has received degrees from Hofstra University, the New York College of Health Professions, and the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching. He now lives in East North Port, New York.

Jo Brielyn is an author and contributing writer for Hatherleigh Press and has currently completed 13 nonfiction books about health and wellness. Jo is an author and poet whose works have appeared in three Twin Trinity Media anthologies: Elements of the Soul, Elements of Time, and Elements of Life. Jo is the founder, writer, and editor of Creative Kids Ideas, a resource website that supplies parents, teachers, and family members with the tips and fun ideas to help build stronger, happier, and more creative kids. She is also a devoted mom and wife, former youth leader, and veteran of the United States Air Force. Jo resides in Central Florida with her husband and their two daughters.