Chapter 4: The Cardiorespiratory System
Beau Bernardo
December 8, 2022
Fitness professionals must have basic working knowledge of the cardiorespiratory system for a number of reasons. Program design principles are all based on the underlying
Beau Bernardo
- Beau Bernardo is the Fitness Director at Onelife Fitness in Bethesda, Maryland.
- Beau holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist.
- Master of Science - Exercise Science - Liberty University
- Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science - Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
- Certified Exercise Physiologist - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Beau Bernardo Experience
Beau Bernardo has a passion for science-based strength and fitness training. His experience includes several years as a Fitness Program Specialist with the United States Army before his current role as Fitness Director at OneLife Fitness in Maryland.
Beau has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Liberty University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
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