About Michael Worden, AS, H/FI Expertise I am a certified health/fitness and instructor and personal trainer with expertise in the areas of human performance, exercise and training.My specific interests and areas of expertise also include strength training, aerobic training, sport conditioning, fitness assessment and testing, program design, programs for competitive runners and cyclists, exercise for weight loss, youth fitness and training, law enforcement fitness and exercise for persons with special health and medical considerations.
Experience I hold professional certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise.I have worked as a personal trainer/instructor, fitness director and health club manager for the past eight years in different capacities.
Orange County Community College Manhattan College American College of Sports Medicine Certified Health/Fitness Instructor and Exercise Leader American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer Madd Dog Atheltics (Johnny G.) Certified Spinning Instructor Continuing Education Course Provider for the Aerobic and Fintess Association of America (AFAA) Member of IDEA, the international association of fitness professionals
Forum moderator for Ask the Personal Trainer and Ask the Exercise Scientist at http://www.fitnessworld.com. Former United States Cycling Federaton CAT IV competitive bicyclist and former competitive runner and duathlete. Published numerous articles for local newsoutlets on fitness issues and questions. I am an Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education with Orange County Community College, Middletown, NY, teaching Concepts of Physical Wellness and Stretching for Wellness in the Fall 2001 semester.
Question I have a tummy trimmer, but before I wear it, I need to ask a question.
Its 89% nylon and 11% spandex. Can wearing something like this all the time make your own muscles lax.
What are the pros and cons?
Any info would be appreciated.
Answer It is possible that any type of compression to the abdomen will replace or reduce the amount of muscular effort of the lower back and abdominal muscles in resisting gravity and keeping th torso and spine erect. Thus, those muscels could weaken. I don't think that the trimmer is necessary and will do nothing toa ctually reduce fat or lose weight in the area.
