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Expert Profile: Tim Vagen

Expertise: I can answer any questions on strength training, general exercise, sport specific training. I can also answer questions on training with injuries.

Experience in the area
I have 25 years of professional training experience and have combined a physical therapy background with training and exercise. I have worked in the NFL and LPGA along with recreational and elite level athletes from around the world. I have over 40,000 training hours and have trained thousands of individuals over the years.hours

Organizations
NSCA, American Swim Coaches Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and the International Youth Conditioning Association.

Publications
Local Magazines, television, sports radio, web sites

Education/Credentials
I have a BS in Exercise science and graduate courses in anatomy, physiology and human movement. I'm certified as a Strength and Conditioning Speciialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Awards and Honors
I have competed sucessfully on the international level in the sport of rowing and have coached internationally as well.

Past/Present Clients
NFL, MLB, LPGA, US National Figure Skating Champion, US National Swim Champions.

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Something controversial or provocative about this subject Core strengh is over rated. It's all about recruitment, not strength.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I'm always learning new things and concepts. Once you stop learning, it's time to retire.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Functional training has been in use regularly for decades, if not centuries.

What do you like about this subject? It's amazing what the body can do. My company, Unlimited Athlete, is a philosophy as well as a name.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1420
Knowledge	9.91 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.94 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.96 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		169

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/07/08
10	10	10	10	07/11/08
10	10	10	10	07/08/08
9	9	10	10	07/06/08
10	10	10	10	05/18/08

User Comments

Thank you!
(Reid on 07/08/08)

Thank you for your help! Now I know when I reach my goal weight with dumbbells it will be = to the barbell. I also will make sure I work my whole bod
(William on 07/06/08)

That's amazing. Many thanks. Answers the question. Steve
(Steve on 05/18/08)

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Recent Answers from Tim Vagen

2008-08-30 Strength: Hi Deacon... This is a common and frustrating problem. I need to know more information to help. What exercises are you doing? How many sets? reps? How much rest? What kind of progression are you using...

2008-08-20 pushups....: Hi Erica...In advance, I'll thank you for your service to our country. Push ups are actually more of a core exercise than an arm exercise. Most who cannot do push ups fail in the core and not the arms...

2008-08-05 knee pain: Hi Nora.. I always feel that pain is not normal. It sounds like you are doing a good thing by working out with a trainer, but be sure that they concentrate on your hips. The knee only does what the...

2008-08-02 Push ups: Hi Gareth... Body wight training has been around forever. It is a great way to go. I would do a combination of both body weight and resistance training. You can add to the body weight by using...

2008-07-26 power vs strength concept: Hi Anthony... Any lift can be for power. Power is just a matter of the speed of the lift. But, the speed of your movements have nothing to do with fiber type. Fast twitch or slow twitch has to do with...