Michael Lipowski is the owner of Pure Physique Personal Training Studio in Shrub Oak, and the author of PURE PHYSIQUE: How to Maximize Fat-loss & Muscular Development.  He is also President of the International Association of Resistance Trainers (IART), Co-founder of the Drug Free Athletes Coalition, a professional speaker and a professional IDFA natural bodybuilder. He holds a B.A. in Physical Education from Ohio Wesleyan University and became a Certified Fitness Clinician with the IART in 2001 before succeeding as the organizations president in 2008. 
Michael’s expertise in high intensity training, time-efficient exercise and nutrition has resulted in him writing for, and being featured in, numerous health and fitness magazines, fitness books, and websites including: Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness, Men's Fitness, Exercise for Men Only, Men’s Exercise, and Fitness  & Physique, among many others. He has also been a guest on several health and fitness radio shows, including Let’s Talk with Dr. Sheila and Dr. Fitness and The Fat Guy Show as well as a speaker/presenter at several workshops and seminars. In addition to his own book, Michael has been a contributor to three other books and is co-producer of Fitness Bride: The Ultimate Wedding Workout DVD. 2009 Michael was the personal trainer for Men's Fitness magazine's Fat-to-Fit Challenge winner.  2010 he was named one of Westchesters "40 Rising Stars Under 40" by the Westchester Business Council.