Bio
- Greg Augustyn , NASM Elite Trainer
Specialties:
- Fitness
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Affiliation:
- Sharecare
Location:
- Wyckoff, NJ
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Credentials
- Education
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B.S. Sport ManagementM.S. Exercise Science and Health Promotion
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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NASM Certified Personal TrainerNASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist: Level 1 (FST™ )
Activity
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When during my workout would I use a foam roller?
You can use a foam roller as part of your warm-up, cool down and even during your routine if certain areas feel tight. Foam rolling is normally done in conjunction with some type of stret...
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Is isometric training beneficial for weight loss?
Isometric training does help burn calories and can contribute to weight loss. However, it is best to also incorporate eccentric and concentric muscle contractions during your workout so you le...
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What is the proper way to breathe during strength training?
People are often unsure how to breathe during a particular exercise or lift. A general rule is to exhale under control while you are lifting the weight and inhale with control whil...
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What is a foam roller?
A foam roller is a cylindrical-shaped piece of exercise equipment that can be used for a variety of training purposes. Foam rollers are normally used to reduce muscle tension by performing a...
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How do I get rid of the fat on my thighs?
Spot reduction of fat is a common fitness myth. Fat loss generally happens over time throughout your entire body. To lose fat you need to create a caloric deficit, which means you are burnin...
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Should partner stretching be painful?
The truth is that no form of stretching should be painful. Partner stretching, which is a form of passive stretching, means that the person being stretched isn’t usually doing any of th...
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Is fitness a destination to be reached?
One single destination for fitness is never really the case in a balanced exercise program. It is great to have short and long term goals to guide and motivate us along the way, but reg...
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Should stretching hurt when I do it?
Training for flexibility should not hurt regardless of the type of stretching you are performing. There are a variety of stretching methods and techniques, but all of them should be...
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Does muscle turn into fat as I age?
Fortunately, muscle cannot turn to fat as you age. What normally happens is a combination of muscle loss, decreased activity and increased caloric intake.If someone stops training or being ac...
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