FEATURED WRITERS FOR FITNESS, BODYBUILDING, NUTRITION & FIGHTING:

Megan May, Tamekia White, Christy Allen, Chris Ferguson, Jerome Edwards

MEGAN MAY


 

MEGAN MAY is a professional figure competitor and coach, fitness model, and personal trainer. Megan’s passion for fitness led her to a degree in Exercise Science, graduating from Georgia State University in 2003 Magna Cum Laude. Prior to her move to full time figure competitor, she enjoyed a very successful career as a competitive gymnastics coach. Megan moved to coaching as a competitive gymnast and began her coaching career in 1995. For eleven years she helped develop a training program that eventually lead their teams to be ranked first place in the state and consistently produce champions at the Regional and National level.
 
Training as a professional athlete has gained Megan the ability to develop an intense level of training that satisfies a higher caliber athlete. She currently trains bodybuilders, other figure competitors, as well as a professional golfer, and a globally ranked top 100 tennis pro. Megan recently added mixed martial arts and muay thai athletes to her training lineup. Megan’s training, attention to detail, and passion for her sport gained her recognition and invitations to sit in as acting judge for many regional bodybuilding and figure competitions starting in 2009.
 
Megan has been married since 2003 and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia

 
 

TAMEKIA WHITE

Certified Personal Trainer (NESTA), Certified Group Fitness

Born and reared in southern California, appropriately coined, “the fitness capital of the world” and thanks to the guidance of her parents, Tamekia has always been health conscious and maintained a clean lifestyle. Tamekia makes it her business to educate others on ways to ensure life-longevity, combat disease and malady and sustain an exceptional quality of life. As an advocate of health and fitness, with a others to transform their physiques and vastly improve their health. This person’s workout and Nutrition Plan and personifies versatility in fitness and wellness by accepting clients of every age, demographic and fitness level. Regardless of one’s goals or fitness level, she will meet you where you are.

As a master of fitness motivation, Tamekia possesses a rare combination of profound fitness knowledge, empathy and drive that yields uncommon results for her clients. That ability combined with passion zeal and a God-given empowerment ensures each person’s goals are exceeded. Exceeding her clients’ expectations transpires daily in her Private Fitness Studio, Total Fitness Control, located in Decatur, GA where she personally conducts one-on-one and group training, boot camp, Abs classes, nutrition counsel and Customized Meal Plans.

 
 

CHRISTY ALLEN

Figure Competitor & NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Just a few short years ago, writing for a health & wellness column was nowhere to be found on Christy’s radar.

An Atlanta native, Christy was very active in sports most of her life and lived by the “If you can do it, I can do it better!” attitude. After college, activity slowed way down yet the poor habits she had developed continued. This not only took a toll on her overall physical state but her mental game took a major hit as well. She found herself knee deep in a personal rut.

One day, one step at a time, Christy began to shape her life back. In 2010, she hung her hat as a Technology Account Manager and became a Certified Personal Trainer. Fitness, now her passion, changed her life forever and she’s determined to give back! Owner of Blueprint Body Designs, Christy focuses on both the body and mind with emphasis not only placed on the workouts, but nutrition and lifestyle choices as well. She challenges and encourages her clients to surpass their physical and mental boundaries; there’s no comfort zone in her gym! Ask about online training and live the life you have always wanted to live!

 
 

CHRIS FERGUSON

Chris has been a fan of M.M.A. since its creation in the early 90s. His and competitor.

Georgia in Dawsonville and is also an instructor at Gracie Barra Georgia, under Fabio Costa. Chris has had the opportunities to train with some of the best in the M.M.A. and B.J.J. ranging from U.F.C. fighters and B.J.J. world champions.

started training. He has studied many different disciplines including Karate, Jeet Kune Do, and Tae Kwon Do, in which he received his black belt, as well as Boxing, Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in which he is currently a purple belt working towards his black belt.

Chris is also a Personal Trainer with clients ranging from MMA Fighters to House Wives.

 
 

JEROME EDWARDS

ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer (2008-2010), CrossFit Level 1 Coach and Martial Arts Practitioner

Jerome began weight training while attending Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1994 Jerome began martial arts training to increase speed, agility as well as power. Following a family member’s health scare his focus shifted to overall health and a desire to help people reach their full fitness potential. After becoming ISSA certified in 2008 Jerome worked as personal trainer and acquired his CrossFit Level 1 certification a year later.

While Jerome trains both groups and one-on-one clients, his concentration is on the individual. It is his belief that different people respond to different motivational stimuli. This prompted him to identify personality traits in his clients to draw out their inner athlete. Currently, Jerome trains clientele in the Lawrenceville/Suwanee area and maintains a fitness blog that focuses on effective training practices, supplements & equipment reviews and nutrition information.