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Irv Rubenstein, Ph.D. in exercise physiology (Peabody-Vanderbilt, 1988) and certified personal trainer, is the founder and president of STEPS Fitness (since 1989), Nashville’s first personal training center.  Dr. Irv is often cited in print and on-line publications as a reliable resource for scientific explanations of fitness myths, functional training, and proper exercise technique. He has contributed to books and written articles  about personal training and edited the Visual Health Information five-book series, “Exercise Ideas”.  Dr. Irv served on the NSCA committee to develop the Certified Special Populations Specialist certification for trainers working with special populations. He had provided continuing education for fitness professionals with Exercise ETC for over 18 years, was a founding member of the Eating Disorders Coalition of TN (now known as Renewed) and presented at major conferences on exercise and anorexia, arthritis and exercise, and the scientific challenges of weight loss. You can follow his wellness and fitness ramblings at: www.stepsfitness.com.

Professor Curth has taught college for over 20 years, has presented at 18 local and national conferences and is an ACE certified trainer with many senior clients, including coaches of corporate executives.