Benefits of metabolic training and how to implement it into your program, with John Graham and Mike Barnes

There is a general misconception on what exactly metabolic training is and what benefits can be gained from performing metabolic training. Is it only for fat loss? Can an individual gain muscle while doing metabolic training? In this episode, trainers and fitness professionals, John Graham and Michael Barnes, answered those questions and more. Learn what metabolic training is, who can use it, and how to implement metabolic training into your workouts regardless of your specific goals.

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John Graham, MS, ACSM EP-C, CSCS*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA

John Graham has enjoyed an accomplished 40-year career in the health, fitness, and strength and conditioning industry. He has served in many roles with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), including as the board vice president, secretary/treasurer, and chair for the certification committee, conference committee chair, and nominations committee. He also holds leadership positions with American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Medical Fitness Association (MFA). From 2012 to 2015, he was a member of the industry advisory panel for the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He currently serves as associate editor of NSCA's Strength and Conditioning Journal.

Graham is a senior network administrator in lifestyle health and wellness, medical fitness, fitness and sports performance at St. Luke's University Health Network in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and he is a senior contributor at SportsEdTV. Graham has authored or contributed to local, regional, and national peer-reviewed and popular publications on chronic conditions and disorders, health, fitness, and sports conditioning. He has given local, regional, national, and international presentations--including at Perform Better, NSCA, ACSM, and MFA.

His contributions to fitness and sports performance have resulted in recognition by many organizations, including ACE, MFA, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and NSCA. He has served as an adjunct professor at Cedar Crest College, The College of New Jersey, and DeSales University.

 

Michael Barnes, MEd, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D

Michael Barnes brings over25 years of experience to the strength and conditioning and fitness industry. He is the president and owner of Infinity Personal Training and Fitness in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His previous experience includes working in Division I athletics, working in the National Football League with the San Francisco 49ers, and serving as the director of education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Barnes is an author, speaker, subject matter expert, industry consultant, and practitioner. He holds three of the most respected professional certifications in the industry as well as a master's degree in exercise science.

Barnes has presented to coaches, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts with organizations such as Major League Baseball, NSCA, USA Triathlon, USA Rugby, the World Class Athlete Program of the U.S. Army, NCAA, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, USA Judo, and the U.S. Association of Deaf and Blind Athletes. He has traveled the world to educate, train, and interact with leaders in the fitness industry in Japan, Australia, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Greece, and Denmark.

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