--- title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM | Geoff Lecovin (3) description: Dr. Lecovin is a chiropractor, naturopathic physician and acupuncturist. He graduated from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic, earned a Masters in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in 1992, and then went on to complete the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Masters in Acupuncture programs at Bastyr University in 1994. Dr. Lecovin completed another Masters in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania in 2015. He holds additional certifications in exercise and nutrition from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS), International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN), Institute of Performance Nutrition (ISSN Diploma and Performance Nutrition Diploma), International Olympic Committee (Sports Nutrition Diploma), Precision Nutrition (Nutrition Coach) and National Academy of Sports Medicine (CPT CES PES Nutrition Coach), where he is also a Master instructor. (3) ---   [![NASM](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Nasm_December2018/images/logo186x62.png)](https://blog.nasm.org) - [NASM.org](https://www.nasm.org) - [Fitness](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) - [CPT](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) - [Nutrition](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) - [CES](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) - [Sports Performance](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) - [Workout Plans](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/workout-plans) - [Wellness](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/wellness) # Geoff Lecovin Dr. Lecovin is a chiropractor, naturopathic physician and acupuncturist. He graduated from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic, earned a Masters in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in 1992, and then went on to complete the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Masters in Acupuncture programs at Bastyr University in 1994. Dr. Lecovin completed another Masters in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania in 2015. He holds additional certifications in exercise and nutrition from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS), International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN), Institute of Performance Nutrition (ISSN Diploma and Performance Nutrition Diploma), International Olympic Committee (Sports Nutrition Diploma), Precision Nutrition (Nutrition Coach) and National Academy of Sports Medicine (CPT CES PES Nutrition Coach), where he is also a Master instructor. ### Recent Posts [![Male holding fruit juice in kitchen with fruits on counter](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Ergogenic%20Foods%20for%20Performance%20and%20Health.jpg?width=723&name=Ergogenic%20Foods%20for%20Performance%20and%20Health.jpg)](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/ergogenic-foods-performance-health) [Sports Performance](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) [Nutrition](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) ## [Ergogenic Foods for Performance and Health](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/ergogenic-foods-performance-health) [Geoff Lecovin](https://blog.nasm.org/author/geoff-lecovin) | March 2, 2015 In the field of sports nutrition, supplement companies proudly promote their products, claiming that they have the “magic bullet” for weight loss, weight gain and/or performance enhancement. Many of these products are costly, combined with a number of ... [Read More](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/ergogenic-foods-performance-health) [![Loaf of bread with crackers on a wood cutting board](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Carbohydrates-Are%20They%20Really%20That%20Bad%20for%20You.jpg?width=723&name=Carbohydrates-Are%20They%20Really%20That%20Bad%20for%20You.jpg)](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/carbohydrates-really-bad) [Nutrition](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) ## [Carbohydrates: Are They Really That Bad For You?](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/carbohydrates-really-bad) [Geoff Lecovin](https://blog.nasm.org/author/geoff-lecovin) | January 23, 2015 A review of some of the most popular diet programs reveals that they fall along a continuum from "anti-carbohydrate” to "anti-fat." The Standard American Diet (SAD) is typically comprised of 43-50% carbs. Low carbohydrate diets have been a popular trend ... 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