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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 quickess, as well as providing sport-specific strength programs.Please Note: I cannot give out any type of exercise programs. I can give advice, but don't ask me to give you an off-season workout or program to do at home. I know nothing about you and cannot give information like that over this forum. You might misinterpret what I'm saying, get hurt, and I get in trouble. Ask specific questions. I do have a document you can download that discusses the basics of losing and gaining weight. Please click here to download this document.
Check out my website at http://fitnessplanning.com for more information.
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
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Ted | 09/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| sam | 08/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hey Adam, Thanks for your advice... |
| Francesca | 04/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for the prompt ..... |
| Matthew | 02/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you sir for your quick and ..... |
| jd | 02/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Adam for your help. |
Recent Answers from Adam Kessler
2009-11-13 Dumbbells:
To answer both of your questions (1 and 2), I would say do both. I inter mix both exercises for both muscle groups (biceps and chest) because they hit the muscle groups in different ways. Because these
2009-10-07 easy exexcise:
If you aren't doing any exercising currently, then I think your stomach is expanding for two reasons: you have a low activity level and your diet is higher in fats and sugars. The easiest thing to do
2009-10-02 squats:
It might but even so, the hamstrings won't get as much work as if you were to do rdl's or leg curls. The hamstrings do work but not as much as you think. I did a whole lifting cycle focusing on squats
2009-09-30 squats:
Currently, there aren't any conversions for the two exercises that you outlined. I personally, would stick with the squats for this simple reason. You haven't been doing them before so your body isn't
2009-08-04 Waist Reduction and flat belly:
I can't tell you specifically what to do, because this isn't the forum for that, but here is what you can do. In regards to running, you should do sprints for 15 to 20 minutes. This will help your
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