Recent content by CAC758

Tested this morning at 0800, Test stopped at question #70..... Checked this afternoon, PASSED!

I have a bachelors degree in Exercise and Wellness and am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and athletic training is not very new. Getting picked up with a professional sports team is kinda hard unless you know someone, but may PT offices, schools, etc hire athletic...

Biggest thing, Core strength.... and I'm not talking about crunches. Work your core in all planes of movement! Frontal, Sagital and Transverse. work with stabilization, dynamic stabilization and rotation. I like to use cable machines, stability / medicine balls, bands, slide boards, etc.. If...

I don't believe using those will make a noticeable difference in CHO and FAT usage. GlycOgen is the stored form of Glucose. During exercise, cells break down Glycogen into Glucose and use the glucose as a source of energy for muscle contraction. The only way to dictate which fuel source your...

I try to cook a TON of food at on Sundays, Lean meats, brown rice, veggies, etc... It best if you can cut it all up and throw it in the same Tupperware container. Plan enough for lunches during the week. I also get protein bars, cliff bars, meal replacement bars or shakes for quick snacks...

Don't go on any "Diets", you have to change the way you eat. Figure out your BMR (Basal metabolic rate, The energy your body will use in a resting state). Look for a calculation online (harris benedict equation preferably), these calculators will usually have you enter your activity level...

Hello all, I'm new to this board and figured I'd help out as much as i could. A little about myself... I took EMT and many fire science classes years ago, but went on to a university and got a BS in Exercise and Wellness and NSCA-CSCS (Certified strength and conditioning specialist). I currently...

I agree with that your sayings, but when comparing two similar applications, you wouldn't lean more towards the one with a college education?

This question is for anyone with hiring experience... What are the main things ambulance companies are looking for in their EMT-B candidates? I'm looking to start applying and want to become a paramedic ASAP. I have a BS degree in Exercise Science along with some certs and some fire schooling...