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Tony Rovere
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Expertise
Due to my personal experience in the field, I can answer questions relating to weight loss, exercise, health and fitness and also questions to do with healthy aging and aging gracefully.
Experience in the area
My experience comes from my own personal weight loss, as well as having those that I know and care about lose weight as well.
Organizations
American College of Sports Medicine
Publications
You can view my website, http://www.health-and-weight-loss-tips.com, to see where I have written as well as get a sample of my writing style.
Education/Credentials
Currently studying to become a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| nomi | 05/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thnxxxxx |
| Susan | 05/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| bud | 04/29/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| sarah | 04/28/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sam Sharon | 04/27/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Tony Rovere
2012-05-01 Exercise:
Susan, You truly have asked the $64,000 question...because it seems that if I was to read 100 books on the subject, 50 would say to go the longer, more steady state cardio and the other 50 would say
2012-04-29 Creatine-appetite?:
When you are asking a question with regards to a supplement, you really need to speak to a doctor, but I do want to add a few points for you to consider: 1) I am 41 and sometimes it takes me two days
2012-04-27 Routine excercise and weight gain:
Actually if you are looking to gain weight, the same types of exercises would be beneficial. However...HOW you do them would be the different. We are talking about putting muscle on, you have options
2012-04-25 Supplements like creatine for muscle/weight gain—do they work?:
I would be VERY careful before using creatine. Creatine can have side effects that are not what you are seeking so talk to your doctor before going down this road. However if your doctor approves creatine
2012-04-23 Routine excercise and weight gain:
Sam, At 5'3" and 46 kg [101.2 pounds] you are certainly petite and are considered slightly underweight for your size. I ran the government BMI chart based upon 5'3" and 101 lbs. at: http://www
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