John Defendis

Health Columnist

John DeFendis is Director of Personal Training at Coop’s Health & Fitness in Anderson and Greenville and TNT Family Fitness in Port St. Lucie, Fla. A former Mr. USA and a personal trainer for more than 30 years, he was recently inducted into the International Fitness and Sports Hall of Fame. You may e-mail your questions to him at: defendis@aol.com or visit his Web site at www.defendis.com.

Recent stories:

• Your Personal Trainer: What does the election mean to the fitness of the nation?
  November 8, 2008
• Your Personal Trainer: How much sugar is acceptable in a diet?
  October 11, 2008
• Learn the common misconceptions about weight loss
  September 27, 2008
• Popular kettlebell training was used to whip Russian army into shape
  September 17, 2008
• Your Personal Trainer: Cellulite can be eliminated with a good fitness regimen
  August 17, 2008
• Help make Anderson the fittest town in S.C.
  August 3, 2008
• If you’re obese, you should be scared
  July 19, 2008
• Your Personal Trainer: “Going the Distance”
  May 25, 2008
• 'My mom and my mission in life'
  May 10, 2008
• Mastering the art of relentless pursuit
  April 29, 2008
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