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Mike Fantigrassi - NASM Expert

Bio

Mike began his career in the fitness industry as a personal trainer in 1994 at the Bobby E. Leach center on Florida State University campus. He has worked as a Fitness Manager, Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, and Metabolic Technician. Mike currently works for NASM as the Student Success Manager and as an Instructor.


In addition to holding all NASM credentials, Mike holds his NSCA-CSCS and a Level 1 Kettlebell instructor through Kettlebell Concepts.


On a personal level Mike, enjoys mountain biking, watching FSU football, and UFC.



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  • National Academy of Sports Medicine

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Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    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

  • Mike Fantigrassi - NASM Expert
    Mike Fantigrassi - NASM Expert approved the following answer:
    How do I loosen up tight hamstrings?

    To get rid of those tight hamstrings try training your core to be more stable. It’s true that the hamstrings often feel tight because of a lack of muscle flexibility; however that’s not always the cause. Interestingly, when there is muscle weakness or a lack of stability around key parts of the body

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  • Mike Fantigrassi - NASM Expert
    Mike Fantigrassi - NASM Expert of National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:
    Will doing cardio on an empty stomach maximize fat burning?

    You will burn a higher percentage of fat by exercising on an empty stomach, but only if using a low intensity exercise (walking, light cardio).  However, by exercising at a low intensity you will not burn many calories, which is ultimately what causes weight loss.

    As exercise intensity increases (running,

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  • Mike Fantigrassi - NASM Expert
    Mike Fantigrassi - NASM Expert of National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:
    How reliable is skin fold analysis?

    If done by a skilled practitioner they can be very accurate, comparable to underwater weighing.  For the best results each site used should be marked and three measurements per site performed.  It would be ideal to use more sites vs. less and have the same person do the test each time. 

    In a gym setting

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  • Mike Fantigrassi - NASM Expert
    Mike Fantigrassi - NASM Expert answered:
    How reliable is skin fold analysis?

    If done by a skilled practitioner they can be very accurate, comparable to underwater weighing.  For the best results each site used should be marked and three measurements per site performed.  It would be ideal to use more sites vs. less and have the same person do the test each time. 

    In a gym setting

    ...  Full Post
  • Mike Fantigrassi - NASM Expert
    Mike Fantigrassi - NASM Expert of National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:
    How reliable is skin fold analysis?

    If done by a skilled practitioner they can be very accurate, comparable to underwater weighing.  For the best results each site used should be marked and three measurements per site performed.  It would be ideal to use more sites vs. less and have the same person do the test each time. 

    In a gym setting

    ...  Full Post