Our Exercise and Personal Equipment experts have over 30 years of experience in various aspects of the personal training and fitness industries. We can provide the know-how required when injuries occur involving training personnel and/or training equipment.


As a health conscious nation many people are participating in extensive training and exercise programs.  These programs can involve training professionals, training facilities, and exercise equipment such as treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, universal gym equipment, and the use of free weights.  As the number of consumers participating in these activities rises, there is a higher chance that incidents involving injury may occur.  Our experts have over 30 years of experience in varying aspects of the fitness industry to your case providing the know-how needed when injuries result in litigation involving training personnel and/or training equipment. 

In addition, CESI is able to review and evaluate the procedures followed by the injured party.  These efforts can include reviewing training manuals, directions for home use equipment, instructions by the training instructors to determine if they properly and adequately supervised participants, the use of exercise equipment, and the equipment itself.  Working together, our experts can evaluate the nature and cause of an incident and assist in the litigation process.

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Exercise Equipment

Consumers use exercise equipment both in the home and at the gym.  As with any other type of mechanical equipment, exercise equipment may be the subject of litigation.  With extensive experience with mechanical and exercise equipment, our experts can assist you in analyzing and evaluating the nature and cause of the training accident or incident.

Debra L. Hufnagel, AFAA
Debra L. Hufnagel, AFAA

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Andres J. Calderon, Ph. D.
Andrés J. Calderón, Ph.D.

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Group Fitness Classes

Group fitness classes are available in many formats.  Instructors are required to be certified in order to train others using their routines.  Our fitness expert has hands-on experience teaching group fitness classes and has been certified by the AFAA, NASM, AAAI, and numerous other organizations as a group fitness instructor for over 30 years.

Debra L. Hufnagel, AFAA
Debra L. Hufnagel, AFAA

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Free Weights & Kettlebells

Free weights and kettlebells are popular in many workout routines.  When injury occurs, we can evaluate whether the amount of weight or the handling of weights was a factor in the incident.  Our Fitness Expert and Biomechanical Expert work together to determine the cause of an injury that may have resulted from using free weights or kettlebells.

Debra L. Hufnagel, AFAA
Debra L. Hufnagel, AFAA

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Andres J. Calderon, Ph. D.
Andrés J. Calderón, Ph.D.

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Resistance Equipment, Tubing, Balls & Bands

Resistance equipment can be used as a low-impact way of working specific muscle groups.  If used improperly or if the equipment is faulty, injury can occur.  Our experts have the experience to evaluate the equipment and the procedure used.

Debra L. Hufnagel, AFAA
Debra L. Hufnagel, AFAA

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Andres J. Calderon, Ph. D.
Andrés J. Calderón, Ph.D.

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Fitness Protocols

Workout programs used by trainers and training facilities can be evaluated to determine their appropriateness for the participants to achieve the expected goals or the correct form.  Our experts can determine if the proper protocol was assigned using experience in training and the biomechanics of the body.

Debra L. Hufnagel, AFAA
Debra L. Hufnagel, AFAA

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Andres J. Calderon, Ph. D.
Andrés J. Calderón, Ph.D.

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Special Populations

A workout program may not be appropriate for everyone.  Knowing the limitations of clients is crucial when creating a workout program for special populations.  Our experts are able to use knowledge of personal training and support their findings using biomechanics.

Debra L. Hufnagel, AFAA
Debra L. Hufnagel, AFAA

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