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Charles Staley

U.S.

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Expertise

Charles can answer questions related to any of the following areas; general fitness, athletics, weight training, strength sports, personal trainers, personal training, health and wellness, weight/fat loss, and bodybuilding.

Experience in the area

His colleagues call him an iconoclast, a visionary, a rule-breaker. His clients call him "The Secret Weapon" for his ability to see what other coaches miss. Charles calls himself a "geek" who struggled in Phys Ed throughout school. Whatever you call him, Charles' methods are ahead of their time and quickly produce serious results. His counter-intuitive approach and self-effacing demeanor have lead to appearances on NBC's The TODAY Show and The CBS Early Show. Charles has worked with a myriad of high profile clients from Olympic and professional athlete's to business professionals and laymen in reaching their fitness goals. Currently, Charles competes in Olympic-style weightlifting on the master's circuit, with a goal of qualifying for the 2009 Master's World Championships in Sydney, Australia

Organizations

ISSA

Publications

Over 1000 published articles, and numerous TV and Radio Appearances

Education/Credentials

B.Sc Sport Sociology, University of New York Albany Master of Sport Sciences (MSS) from the ISSA

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Chris	08/26/09	10	10	10	10	thank you
Laurie	08/22/09	7	6	6	9
Kimberly	08/11/09	10	10	6	10	Thanks, Charles - I am ditching the .....
Hank	07/31/09	10	10	10	10
John	07/23/09	9	10	10	10	Thanks alot sir.

Recent Answers from Charles Staley

2009-11-02 fat loss:

Hi Lynne, thanks for writing! First, you cannot measure your bodyfat online- not with any semblance of accuracy anyway.. Second, I cannot determine if you even could or should weigh 110 pounds, not

2009-08-26 protein shakes:

Hi Chris, thanks for the first reasonably intelligent question I've gotten in months! 1) Protein shakes are a convenience– not necessary by any means. 2) Vege protein is very low quality and shouldn't

2009-08-21 Not losing weight:

Ahhh! Now we're getting somewhere Laurie! The two "substances" on your body that can be modified vie nutrition and/or exercise are: 1) Muscle, and 2) Fat Most of us (you included) want more

2009-08-21 help!:

Hi Andy, thanks for your question and sorry for the delayed response. Unfortunately I've never used nor am I familiar with Sears exercise equipment! Sorry I can't be more helpful— I just have no

2009-08-19 firming up:

Hi Angela, thanks for your question! The only options we have as human beings is to gain or lose muscle, and/or gain or lose fat. Really, there is no such thing as "firming up." So the goal is to gain

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