Joe started his career in the Fitness and Nutrition industries over 30 years ago. With extensive academic and experience in Nutrition Counseling, Joe operated the Personal training & Nutritional Department at World Gym and Gold's Gym for over 20 Years.

Joe's passion in the Health and Fitness Industry has earned him the highest bodybuilding awards in the United States and the World.

The Personal Trainers Association has evolved to being the Harvard of Certification in the World, accredited and recognized. PROPTA books are translated in many languages and the personal trainers association is currently very active in 183 countries.

The Personal Trainers Association is the only organization endorsed and recognized by the IFBB PRO League Worldwide in 203 countries as well as accredited and approved in the US and the World.

To reach Mr. Antouri, you may call the Personal Trainers Association World headquarters in Los Angeles.

Charles began weight lifting at the age of 22. He entered his 1st show, The Iron Man, which was a combination of Body Building and Power Lifting. Charles enjoyed competing and won The World Championship in 1983 in Singapore. He is considered The Best of The Best in the world in Personal Training and Nutrition, training celebrities, professional athletes in every sport, magically transforming athletes into super athletes. Charles Glass holds a Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology and Sport Science. Currently as the Vice President of the Personal Trainers Association, educating and certifying students in Venice, California at the Mecca of Body building.

Rob has been a Professional Personal Trainer for over twenty years.  He Graduated from Brigham Young University in 1980 with a BA.  He has held certifications in personal training from ISSA, NASM, 24 Hour Fitness and the PROPTA also known as the Personal Trainers Association, where he currently holds the title of Director and Master Trainer and an Approved Program Provider for Continuing education.

Having competed in many bodybuilding competitions, the placing of which he is most proud is second place in the California State Championships, Over-50 Men’s Category. This was achieved after a prolonged illness, hospitalization and surgery.  Ask him about it, he'll tell you the whole story.

Aside from being a very experienced trainer in the usual areas of weight loss, body shaping and athletic training, Rob also specializes in the area of training older individuals, having worked with clients even in their 80's. He has extensive training and has done his own research in the special training and nutrition needed by older adults.

He has also begun working with clients who have suffered brain injuries or who struggle with neuro-muscular diseases, using specialized neuro-muscular reeducation techniques.

As a Director and Examiner for the Personal Trainers Association, Rob certifies trainers in Personal training and nutrition, specializing in older adult and special populations. His education and knowledge is unsurpassed.

Rob offers CEUs credits for all personal trainers in practical application, nutrition and training and fitness for the older population. Rob is a approved program provider for the PROPTA.

Drawing on his education (a degree in physical education from the University of Central Florida with a minor in nutrition), PROPTA Director-Examiner Sagi has written a nutrition plan specifically for the BODY BEAST workout. And his many years of experience in training bodybuilding competitors serve as the foundation for the program itself.

After graduating from college, Sagi pursued a fitness modeling and acting career. He has competed in numerous bodybuilding competitions and has won two "Mr. Israel" titles along with a number of others. He's also appeared on the cover of Men's Workout, Iron Man, and Muscle & Fitness magazines, and several other publications.

After many years of modeling and entering shows, in 2003 Sagi decided to change his focus to personal training and working with people of all age levels, to help them get healthy and in excellent physical condition.

Currently he is the Senior Director-Examiner and has certified 100's of personal trainers and Nutrition Technicians.

Lisa Maloy has been active in the fitness industry for more than 20 years. Her dedication and loyalty have earned her tremendous respect. Being an IFBB PRO Fitness champion and a professional athlete, Lisa enjoyes changing lives to every person she meets. Her Passion and dedication and Loyalty to the Sport shows in the her work, that is why PROPTA is proud to induct Lisa Maloy in the Hall of Fame as of 2012 for her loyalty, dedication and love to educate and certify Personal Trainers and Nutritionist. As a Master Professional Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist she takes pride in her work.

Mike Sable has been teaching for over 25 years world wide. His seminars are not only educational but motivational. As an Executive Vice President of the Personal Trainers Association and a Board Certifying member of the PROPTA National Board of Nutritional Examiners, he is recognized one of the Best Educators in the Fitness & Nutrition industry.

He currently holds his teaching credentials from the PROPTA and the NBNE and a Master Level Professional Personal Trainer, the highest level credential as a personal trainer and an educator.

Mike Sable is recognized World Wide by the industry. The Personal Trainers Association "PROPTA" is proud to have Mike on its elite staff. Mike Sable travels the world certifying students with fellows IFBB PROS. To reach Mike Sable, please call the Personal Trainers Association corporate office at 800-317-3577

“The Shredder”: Jem Welsh, CNS, MPPT

When bikini competitors, professional bodybuilders, film and TV celebrities and modeling agencies need an edge in body image, they call the original “Shredder”, Jem Welsh. Jem is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Master Professional Private Trainer in the Southern California area and Director of Nutrition for The Professional Private Trainers Association (ProPTA), home of the IFBB Pros. His clientele – from competitors in NPC and IFBB ranks, to NFL, PGA, NHL and NCAA athletes – trust Jem’s ability to prepare them using his signature “Whole Body” health programs. He is the “go-to” professional for celebrities seeking the camera-ready look with his trusted “Red Carpet” quick-tone programs. With over 30 years of successful results, Jem has earned his nickname many times over.

Jem is also a highly-sought educator. He has provided Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits of study to over 3000 physicians, pharmacists and dieticians, in the relative fields of metabolic nutrition, hormonal health and natural medicine topics. As an expert in metabolic/hormonal action, Jem is referral of choice for hormonal lab interpretation, both from doctors and bodybuilders. Jem is also a product development expert in the nutrition industry, with over 200 products of his design on the market, including his functional food products ClenZ and CutZ, the innovative body cleansing and sculpting food powders and collaboration with Mr. USA, Joe Antouri, to produce the innovative FitGum.

As Director of Nutritional Education at ProPTA, Jem lectures on metabolic science and counseling application, enabling trainers to call upon is experience to broaden their private-training business. His passion for his work, devotion to the cause of fitness and his astounding results in the field over the past 25 years has been formally recognized in 2011, with induction into the Private Trainers Hall of Fame - the only non-titled bodybuilder pro to achieve this honor.

Jem maintains offices in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills, California. You can learn more about the Shredder at www.jemwelsh.com