Ross Dempsey
Personal Trainer
Education
- Bachelors Degree, Exercise & Health Studies, Waterford Institute of Technology
- Master’s Degree, Exercise Physiology, the National University of Ireland, Galway
Professional Achievements
- All-Ireland national badminton champion u15
- 82kg Powerlifting champion IPF ABS Gym Dublin Ireland 505kg total / 1111 pounds
- Half marathon runner (x5) PB's - Half 1:34:06 - 10k 28:07 - 5k 17:42
Certifications & Organizations
- NSCA — Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S)
- Educational seminars attended: Layne Norton, Brad Schoenfeld, Dan John, Barbell Medicine, Renaissance periodization, Motivational Interviewing beginner and intermediate course with Susan Dopart
Favorite Piece of Advice
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Co-authored Articles (3)
How to
Cut Weight for a Fight
While the life of an MMA fighter or boxer may seem hard enough in the ring, a large part of any fight is cutting weight for the weigh-in. In order to fit into a certain weight class, you might need to cut up to 10% of yo...
How to Take Pre-workout
You might have seen other people at your gym or on social media carrying around pre-workout drinks, but should you join them? Pre-workouts have become popular in recent years, and many athletes and casual exercisers repo...
How to
Calculate Basal Metabolic Rate
If you're trying to lose, maintain, or gain weight, it's a good idea to start by calculating your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). Your basal metabolism is the amount of energy your body uses when it is completely at rest - i...
