Host, Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian,  chats with Rob Ventre, an independent Personal Trainer based in New York City. Well chat about getting in shape through diet and exercise. I’ll share some great low fat and low calorie recipes to help you get started on the path to losing a few pounds this year. Rob is certified in “Personal and Group Fitness Training” by the International Sports Sciences Association and the International Fitness Association and he is certified in First Aid and CPR by the American Red Cross. In addition to private training, Rob is also affiliated with established fitness companies NYC Fitness Experts, Go Green Boot Camp, and The Rock Health and Fitness. He has personally trained British TV personality Trisha Goddard and served as resident trainer at Rangeley Region Health and Wellness Partnership where he worked alongside world-class ski coach Jeff Hawksley. In addition to being a personal trainer, Rob is also an experienced professional actor and member of Actor’s Equity Association. As a performer he studied and utilized a myriad of training techniques from athletic based strength and power conditioning, stage combat and fight choreography, to the holistic movement methods of Yoga, Feldenkrais, and the Alexander Technique. Rob’s diverse background and personality combined with his expertise and knowledge are his keys to achieving consistent positive results with his clients. More: www.nycfitnessexperts.com