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Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
Over 30 years as a personal trainer of athletes as well as average individuals.
Organizations
Certified strength and Conditioning Specialist with the the National Strength and Conditiong Association. Certified Club coach with the United States Weightlifting Association. Certifed Level II long distance coach with the USA Track & Field.
Education/Credentials
M.S with majors in exercise science and psychology
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Franco | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | |
| Sue | 10/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Laurie | 08/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Joe. I probably need take the ..... |
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| Amy | 07/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! |
Recent Answers from Joe Gunn
2009-11-13 Dumbbells:
Hi Fahim, both pushups and dumbell bench presses are good for chest development but each works the pectoral muscles a little bit differently. I would use both. Dumbell curls are a better isolation exercise
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
2009-10-23 Strength Training:
Hi James, A good start is 3 days a week of total body strength training. Select about 10-12 exercises covering all body parts and perform 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps with 1-2 mins rest between sets. Aerobic
2009-10-22 Weight training question:
There are many routines and it depends on what works for you. Generally you need about 48 hrs of rest for a muscle group that you have worked very hard and generally you need to work that muscle group
2009-10-20 Argument:
Hi Sue, there is no secret to weight loss...calories in versus calories out...that simple most of the time. Now about exercise intensity....you burn more fat at lower intensity exercise but it takes a
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