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Rich Ruffing

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.85
  • Timeliness 9.94
  • Politeness 9.92
  • Total Questions 348
 I can answer to questions to all aspects of exercise: strength training, flexibility, cardiovascular, body composition, etc.. The questions can be general or they can be more specific or individualized. I can help you with workout design, exercise selection, recovery methods and any other aspects that are part of your program. Visit my website, www.richruffing.com, for more information.

Tim Vagen

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 294
 I can answer any questions on strength training, general exercise, sport specific training. I can also answer questions on training with injuries.

Carlos Torres

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.82
  • Timeliness 9.70
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 445
 I can answer questions about strength training, bodybuilding, nutrition, supplementation, fitness, exercise

Phil Stevens

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.83
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 86
 I can answer questions related to any of the following areas general fitness, athletics, weight training, strength sports, personal trainers, personal training, health and wellness, diet/nutrition, weight/fat loss, dietary supplements, and bodybuilding

Joe Gunn

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.80
  • Clarity of Response 9.80
  • Timeliness 9.87
  • Politeness 9.92
  • Total Questions 253
 Master's Degree with majors in Exercise Science and Psychology. Teach college courses in weight training, jogging/fitness, and wellness. Expertise include strength training, long distance running, sprinting, general fitness, weight loss, and nutritional education.

Lisa Defendis

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 70
 I will answer questions pertaining to weight training and aerobics.I will explain about sets,reps and pyramid training.

Joanne Dudan

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.75
  • Clarity of Response 9.75
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 9.88
  • Total Questions 43
 I am a personal trainer,specializing in senior and womens fitness.

Bonnie Hardie

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.84
  • Clarity of Response 9.83
  • Timeliness 9.78
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 468
 I am a personal trainer/boot camp instructor in SouthEast Florida. I am certified in: personal training,aerobics,nutrition,womens,senior,youth and boot camp fitness.I can answer questions about workouts,sets and reps,pyramid training,drop sets,etc.I can tell you what to look for when planning to join a gym. Please do not ask me to design a weight training program for you thru this forum.If you want me to design a program for you-then please sign up for online personal training. I can look over your current program and critique it for you. Online Personal .....

Adam Kessler

On Vacation
returns 11/09/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 311
 <p>USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. I have 11 years experience in the industry and now run my own personal training company.</p> If there are questions specific to weight loss or muscle gain, body transformation programs, and some health issues (osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis, elderly fitness, pregnancy, and fibromyalgia), I can help. I also deal with athletes who want to improve their speed, agility, and quickess, as well as providing sport-specific strength programs. <br><br> Please Note: I cannot give out any type of exercise programs. I can give advice, but don't ask me to give .....

John Izzo, NASM-CPT, PES

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/28/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.73
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 254
 "I can help answer any questions related to muscle development, muscle activation, fat loss, core strength, proper warm-up, and exercise progression and execution. Most answers can be found on my website: www.IZZOSTRENGTHtraining.com.or my blog: http://lifeofapersonaltrainer.blogspot.com"

Recent Answers

2009-11-05 Help Please:

Hi Deirell, If you do not have a gym membership-you can do bodyweight exercises: push ups pull ups squats stationary lunges walking lunges If you have dumbbells,you can do the following exercises:

2009-11-01 left side vs right side, football:

No worries...not like I haven't heard it before. For strength I would suggest the following: 4 sets 8 reps Dumbbell bench Single leg squat Single leg straight leg deadlift Seated Rows Pull ups

2009-10-30 Supplements:

The truth is that most supplements dont' work or are overhyped. The most important thing you can do is to eat a well balanced diet of lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats

2009-10-29 Unsymmetrical body:

Hi Alan... Pictures would help me. What is becoming asymmetrical? Is it muscular, bones, etc? Most asymmetries come from unbalance training. We can take a look at what you are doing in your training

2009-10-28 Weight Gain:

You just need to take in more calories than you expend. If you are not doing strength training you will only gain body fat. If you are not getting enough calories from your daily meals then you should

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