Robert May , NASM Elite Trainer

Bio

After receiving his B.S in Movement in Sports Science with a concentration in Physical Education from Springfield College, Rob moved on to obtain his NASM CPT certification. He is currently employed at Boston Sports Club in Central Central, Cambridge MA. Rob is 24 years old and has been a fitness enthusiast for as long as he can remember.



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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

    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

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

    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

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

    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

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

    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

  • Robert May , NASM Elite Trainer
    Is it important to do resistance training if all I do for exercise is run?

    Absolutely. Running is a great aerobic exercise, however it is important to incorporate a variety of training techniques to your exercise program. If you perform the same exercises over and over there is a significant chance you will develop muscle imbalances. This will cause some muscles to be o

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  • Robert May , NASM Elite Trainer
    Can weight lifting be considered cardio training?

    Yes, there are ways to incorporate your cardio training into your weight lifting program. Keeping your heart rate elevated by using a circuit style routine is an excellent way to do so. While engaging in the type of circuit, you must decrease the rest period between sets, allowing your heart rate

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