Chip Conrad is the owner of Bodytribe Fitness in Sacramento, CA. He fancies himself a competitive powerlifter, mountain biker and martial artist, while others consider him somewhat of a goofball. Chip writes for several online zines as well as California fitness magazines and newspapers. He's also a regular feature on Good Morning Sacramento on Channel 31.

Bodytribe, which provides programs and training for all levels of lifters, has few machines, instead relying on old-school training on bars, plates, platforms and squat racks, and the techniques of athletes and strength competitors applied to any level of trainee. A beginning client will know how to squat before they know how to dumbbell curl. Movement is life, but it isn't the only form of expression at Bodytribe. Chip also features local artists, with a monthly art show highlighting up to 10 artists each month, as well as live music and painting demonstrations.

Contact him at bodytribefitness@hotmail.com, or join his e-group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bodytribe/