About
James
James W Camastra
Your Fitness Expert
I have been a full-time personal trainer since 1995 and believe that smart/progressive training, adequate rest, and well-balanced nutrition, form the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you on improving your physical well-being. Please check out my testimonials to get a better idea of what my clients have to say.
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I am the owner, Founder and Program Director at Progressive Personal Training, LLC. After operating a personal training studio in Chelsea, NYC, I now train exclusively on Long Island. My credentials:
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BS in Physical Education, concentration in Adult Fitness from SUNY Cortland​
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MS in Exercise Science: Human Performance and Injury Prevention from the California University of Pennsylvania;
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AS in Nursing from SUNY Suffolk CCC;
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Registered Professional Nurse, NYS Lic. #: 899880-01;
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Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM);
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Youth Fitness Specialist with the American Council on Exercise (ACE);
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Basic Life Support, American Heart Association;
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Continuing education and 20+ years experience with:​
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Increasing Strength and Endurance​
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Sports Specific Strength and Conditioning
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Decreasing Body Fat
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Post-Rehab - All Injuries and Issues
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Pre/Post Natal Training
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Functional Resistance Training
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Balance Training
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Injury Prevention
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All Ages and Ability Levels
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