Wayne Westcott

Exercise Science

Articles by Wayne Westcott :

Muscle Your Way to Weight Loss

Does Strength Training Affect Blood Pressure?

Better Golf Through Strength Training

On Building Strength & Stamina

Increased Muscle = Increased Resting Metabolic Rates = Weight Loss

About Dr. Wayne Westcott

Wayne L. Westcott, PhD, CSCS, is the Fitness Research Director at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, Massachusetts. His tenure as a strength training expert spans more than 35 years as an athlete, coach, teacher, professor, researcher, writer, and speaker.

He has served as a strength training consultant for numerous national organization and programs including Nautilus, the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports , the National School Fitness Foundation, The International Association of Fitness Professionals, the American Council on Exercise, the YMCA, and the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation. He has also serves as a trainer for the U.S. Navy.
Dr. Westcott has received numerous awards distinguishing him as a leader in his field, including five National Fitness Profession Leadership Awards, the Governor's Council Lifetime Achievement Award, the IDEA Lifetime Achievement Award, and the President's Council Healthy American Fitness Leader Award.

He has authored or co-authored 22 books on fitness including Strength Training Past 50, Strength Training for Seniors, Complete Conditioning for Golf, Strength and Power for Young Athletes, No More Cellulite: A Proven 8 Week Program for a Firmer, Fitter Body