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Fabio Comana

La Mesa, CA
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Director of Continuing Education for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and faculty member in Exercise Science and Nutrition at San Diego State University, and UC San Diego. Previously, Fabio was an exercise physiologist and certification manager for the American Council on Exercise (A... moreDirector of Continuing Education for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and faculty member in Exercise Science and Nutrition at San Diego State University, and UC San Diego. Previously, Fabio was an exercise physiologist and certification manager for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) where he, during his tenure, was the original developer of ACE’s Integrated Fitness Training Model™ and lead developer of their live personal training educational workshops. His previous experiences include collegiate head coaching; strength and conditioning coaching; and opening and managing health clubs for Club One. As a national and international presenter, he is frequently featured on television, radio, internet, and in print publications. He authored chapters in various textbooks and publications, and is presently authoring upcoming academic and consumer books. less
Profession
Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer
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Degrees
Master's Degree Advanced Sports Nutrition, San Diego State Univ
Master's Degree Exercise Physiology, San Diego State Univ
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Company Location
7425 Hartford Court, La Mesa, CA 91941, US
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Certifications/Trainings
ACSM - ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist
Verified
NASM - Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Verified
NSCA - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Verified
NASM - Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
Verified
NASM - Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
Verified
ACE - ACE Health Coach
Not Verified
ACE - Personal Trainer
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CPR Certified
ACE/American Heart Asociation
AED Certified
ACE/American Heart Asociation
Liability Insurance
Not Insured
Fabio Comana's Articles

The Energy Balance Equation

By Fabio Comana, MA, MS
We are taught that weight loss is simply an equation of calories in versus calories out. If only it were that simple. There is no magic formula for weight loss, of course, bu...

A New Twist to an Old Cardio Training Practice

By Fabio Comana, MA, MS
Within the fitness industry, many professionals recognize that cardio programs built around the mathematical concept of maximal heart rate (HRmax) have inherent limitations.
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Fabio Comana's Educational Videos
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Metabolic Conditioning for Small-Group Training

By Fabio Comana, MA, MS
Discover how to combine two hot trends: metabolic conditioning and small-group training! Learn how to effectively manipulate load, power and volume to boost metabolism and tra...
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The New ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model

By Fabio Comana, MA, MS, Todd Galati, MA, Pete McCall, MS
Discover the American Council on Exercise’s Integrated Fitness Training (IFT) Model; a NEW program that provides personal trainers with a systematic and comprehensive a...
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The Stability-Mobility Relationship

By Fabio Comana, MA, MS
The stability-mobility relationship within the kinetic chain is a critical component to effective programming. Successful professionals understand specific joint needs and ide...
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The Sports Conditioning Trifecta-The Recipe for Winning!

By Fabio Comana, MA, MS
Successful sports conditioning demands more than just good program design, it requires athletes to pay close attention to their nutrition and hydration habits. This enlighteni...
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Metabolic Training for Results

By Fabio Comana, MA, MS
Frustrated with ineffective cardio programs that fail to deliver? Do your programs fail to hit weight-loss goals or push athletes through plateaus? Blame it on the older stand...
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Above and Beyond the Set and Rep

By Fabio Comana, MA, MS
With advancements in equipment design and exercise complexity, we've become focused on results. But are we losing sight of specific physiological adaptations and emotional/psy...
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Metabolic Training: The New Cardio Program

By Fabio Comana, MA, MS
Frustrated with ineffective cardio programs that fail to deliver? Do your programs fail to hit weight-loss goals or push athletes through plateaus? Blame it on the older stand...
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Fabio Comana's Products Available in the IDEA Store
Metabolic Training for Results Course (Online Course)
by Fabio Comana, MA, MS
Price: $69.95
Member Price: $59.95 (Save $10.00)
Tap Into Your "Fat Burn" Course (Online Course)
by Fabio Comana, MA, MS
Price: $69.95
Member Price: $59.95 (Save $10.00)
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Fabio Comana's Upcoming Sessions

108: NASM®: The New Group Fitness Is Here!

Presented By Fabio Comana, MA, MS
2013 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
The term “group fitness” was once considered taboo for personal trainers as a respected form of training for their clients. Times have changed. In recent years, gr...

235: NASM®: From Good to Great! Strategies to Effective Personal Training

Presented By Fabio Comana, MA, MS
2013 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
As a new trainer, you want to know the innovative secrets to building effective client relationships, your brand value, and delivering uniquely different experienc...
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