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Bryan Burnstein - NASM Expert

Bio

Originally from Michigan, Bryan graduated from Central Michigan University in 2002 and in 2003 became the Head Athletic Trainer / Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club of the OHL and served in this role for 4 seasons. In 2005, Bryan completed his Masters Degree from California University of Pennsylvania and in August 2007 moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to where he now serves as the Strength & Conditioning Supervisor & a Certified Athletic Trainer with the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil. In 2008 he also began teaching in the Global Online Graduate Program at California University of Pennsylvania. Bryan shares his home with Brooke, his wife of 5 years, and their two pugs.


Certified Athletic Trainer, NATABOC
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM

Supervisor of Strength & Conditioning / Certified Athletic Trainer
Cirque du Soleil, Resident Show Division

Adjunct Faculty
California University of Pennsylvania
Department of Exercise Science & Sport Studies

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    Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later

    THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

    "Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk," said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the...Full Article

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    Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds

    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.

    "This study confirms many people's feelings that exercise may be useful in...Full Article

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    Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time

    WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.

    More than 6,500 obese people insured by Blue Care Network enrolled in a pedom...Full Article

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    More Evidence That Exercise in Middle Age Boosts Health

    MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping up a leisure-time physical activity regimen for a decade or more could help middle-aged adults improve their heart health, researchers report.

    Over time, routine activities -- such as brisk walking, biking, or even doing housework or gardening v...Full Article

  • Bryan Burnstein - NASM Expert
    Bryan Burnstein - NASM Expert answered:
    How can I lose weight successfully?

    Research shows that the most successful way to lose weight is a combination of diet and exercise.  Weight loss is really a simple math equation. You have to end your day in negative caloric balance. A good rule of thumb is to make a 500 calorie reduction per day to allow for a one or two

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    Bryan Burnstein - NASM Expert answered:
    Is strength training or cardio training more effective for weight loss?

    Research shows that the most successful way to lose weight is a combination of diet and exercise.  Weight loss is really a simple math equation.  You have to end your day in negative caloric balance.  A good rule of thumb is to make a 500 calorie reduction per day to allow for a one or two pound weight loss

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