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Adam Kessler

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returns 11/09/2009

Expertise

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.

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 quickness, as well as providing sport-specific strength programs.

I seem to receive a lot of questions about weight loss, shaping up, and weight gain. Even though they are different questions, they all have a very similar answer. I have decided to write a 3 page document explaining what you need to do to achieve weight loss, weight gain, or just getting good definition (flatter stomach, thinner thighs, no granny arms, etc.). If your question falls in this area, please download this document and read what you need to do. This will save me and you time. Please click here to download this document. If you have a more specific question, please feel free to ask me. I'm more than happy to try and help you out.

Also, please don't ask me to give you a workout to do. I can't give individualized workouts over this forum. I know nothing about you. If you misinterpret what I'm saying, get hurt, then I get in trouble. So no workouts period.

Experience in the area

I have had over 11 years of experience in the health and fitness field. The last 6, I started and have been running my own personal training company. I have also been the head strength coach of an area high school for 4 years.

Organizations

I am a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. I also belong to USA Weightlifting.

Publications

I have been the feature of several articles in Columbus Business First and Mid-Ohio Golfer. I have written articles for various online article directories which can be found by Google searching my name.

Education/Credentials

B.A. at Indiana University (1994)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
ernie	10/08/09	10	10	10	10
Erik	10/08/09	10	10	10	10	Many thanks for your prompt reply. So .....
Chas	10/06/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks.
Chas	10/06/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks.
nitin	10/03/09	8	10	9	10

Recent Answers from Adam Kessler

2009-11-06 Age and workout frequency:

Bill, I wouldn't worry too much about the difference in body-fat percentage and losing muscle. Meaning the machine you are on might not be completely accurate. A lot of things can sway those numbers

2009-10-08 weight lifting:

If you can do 8 reps at 50 see if you can do it for 3 or 4 sets. If you can get all the sets at 50 for 8 reps, then try it at 60. Ideally, the only set you should struggle on should be the last one.

2009-10-07 Whether to start losing fat or to build muscle mass:

Erik, You can do both at the same time. You are obviously exercising and doing what you need to do to stimulate your muscle growth. The key is going to be your nutrition. I had a client just recently

2009-10-06 Training with disc herniation:

The focus of strength training for people with a herniated disc is to strengthen the surrounding muscles that provide support. Flexibility is also key as well. As long as you are doing proper form with

2009-10-06 Bulk/definition II:

I answered your question, so check it out. Also, bulk is determined a lot by how much you are eating. You want to eat enough to fuel your workouts, but as long as you aren't going overboard with the

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