Strength Training/Expert Profile


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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.

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.

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.

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.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Core strengh is over rated. It's all about recruitment, not strength.

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Recent Answers from Tim Vagen

2009-11-15 Exercise:

Hi Hakim... If you are following those directions exactly, you should be ok. Remember, in anatomy, your chest muscles are the muscles that move your shoulders (along with quite a few others). That is

2009-11-14 Dumbbells:

Hi Jihad.... Unfortunately, genetics are the only thing that control your height. You will only be as tall as your DNA says you will be. It does not mean you will be the exact height of your parents

2009-11-13 Dumbbells:

Hi Jihad... Take a look at your parents for your height. If they are no more than 5'7", I doubt that you will be over 6'! Genetic controls your height. As for your questions above, when doing push

2009-11-11 Dumbbells:

Hi Warren... Your muscles will adapt to any weight. With the same weight all the time,your muscles will get bored. They may even lose a little mass because they are no longer challenged. It's not

2009-11-11 Dumbbells:

Hi Warren... The dumbbells are a great tool for maintaining muscle mass. Are the 25's too light? That depends on how strong you are and the exercises that you are using them for. A simple way to

 

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