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Husband, father, triathlete, fitness mentor, personal trainer, author, and above all, Wellness Crusader—health and…](https://blog.gymsource.com/trainer-spotlight-erik-hajer-newton-ma) ## [Jul 29th, 2014 TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Donna Jones Parker | Gainesville, VA Donna Jones Parker is the perfect combination of fitness training, physiology knowledge, and renowned motivation for athletes of all abilities. It’s no wonder she’s the most sought after…](https://blog.gymsource.com/trainer-spotlight-donna-jones-parker-gainesville-va) ## [Jul 16th, 2014 Finally, Folding Treadmills Built to Last! Historically, folding treadmills have been derided throughout the fitness industry as machines that any serious athlete should snub. There’s a reason for this poor reputation; folding…](https://blog.gymsource.com/finally-folding-treadmills-built-to-last) ## [Jul 15th, 2014 TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Kelvin Wilson As a dedicated personal trainer, chief motivator, and CEO of Natural Body Sculpting by Wilson, Kelvin Wilson is not just sculpting healthy bodies, he is shaping lives throughout Southern…](https://blog.gymsource.com/trainer-spotlight-kelvin-wilson) ## [Jun 5th, 2014 Strength Training, Amino Acids and Insulin: A Love Story Strength training fans are constantly looking for new ways to build muscle mass using a combination of exercise and nutritional strategies. Studies consistently show that helping your body…](https://blog.gymsource.com/strength-training-amino-acids-and-insulin-a-love-story) ## [Oct 26th, 2013 The 80/20 Rule of Better Nutrition If you need to lose weight, chances are you’re not only considering exercise—but also which diet to try. 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