Credentials

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Ruth Tara has over 21 years of experience as an in-home private personal trainer.

She holds many specialty certifications including

• joint and back rehabilitation
• weight-loss counseling
• strength training
• post-rehabilitation fitness
• national certification by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

Ruth began designing and equipping custom home gyms in 1999. Home Gym Design was incorporated in early 2001.

She has appeared regularly on national television and local radio as a fitness expert. For over 6 years, Ruth authored a monthly exercise column for a Westchester County-based women's publication. She currently writes about health and fitness for a variety of national trade magazines and is an active public speaker.

Ruth's competitive athletic career includes gymnastics, women's fast-pitch softball, volleyball and track and field. From 1993 through 1998 she competed as a powerlifter and natural body-builder.

Ruth is a graduate of the University of Southern California and resides in Westchester County, NY.

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Fitness Tip

Want to lose that extra weight forever?

The results of a new medical study compared long-term weight loss success among dieters, exercisers and adults who did both.

Surprisingly, the exercise-only group's weight loss success far exceeded the others. They lost an average of 18 pounds and maintained it, with a variety of exercises, for 5 years! Consistently working out for only 30 minutes, three times a week, the exercisers got rid of their extra fat for good

Shut off your computer, grab your sneakers and get moving now!