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Alison Blaker , NASM Elite Trainer

Bio

I have been passionate about health and fitness for as long as I can remember.  As a dancer it was always important to eat healthy and make exercise a part of my lifestyle.  In college I knew I wanted to work in the health industry but wasn't sure which path to take so I received my B.S. in Community Health from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign.  I worked in cubicle land for awhile and moved to Los Angeles before realizing I needed to be on my feet and help people.  So I decided to get certified with the National Academy of Sport Medicine to become a personal trainer.  I worked with another trainer at a private gym in West Hollywood, CA.  Now I'm back in Illinois and I'm on a mission to get more people healthy and in shape.  Not only am I a trainer, but I'm also working as a dance and Zumba instructor!  I love the feeling I get after sharing my passion with my clients and I love to see them feeling happy and healthy. "Stay Positive and Love Your Life!"

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  • Sharecare News
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    Grueling X-Country Ski Race May Affect Heart Rhythm

    WEDNESDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- Participants in one of the world's most grueling cross-country ski races are at increased risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), according to a new study.

    Researchers looked at nearly 53,000 people who completed the 90-kilometer (56...Full Article

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    Pedometers Can Keep You Moving

    THURSDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- Wearing a pedometer that tracks daily physical activity can motivate you to sit less, move more and perhaps shed unwanted pounds, a new study suggests.

    Researchers from Indiana University found this type of intervention was particularly helpful for wor...Full Article

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    Smartphone Apps Can Make Workouts More Fun

    FRIDAY, May 31 (HealthDay News) -- You're jogging at a steady pace, enjoying your favorite music through your headphones. Your breath is short and your heart is pumping. Your legs feel like they couldn't carry you any faster.

    And then you hear the groan of a zombie over your right shoulde...Full Article

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    And America's Fittest City Is...

    WEDNESDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) -- It's a three-peat. For the third year in a row, the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area is the fittest in America, according to the American College of Sports Medicine's annual rankings released Wednesday.

    "Minneapolis may be under snow for three months, ...Full Article

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    Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later

    THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

    "Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk," said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the...Full Article

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    Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds

    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.

    "This study confirms many people's feelings that exercise may be useful in...Full Article

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    Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time

    WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.

    More than 6,500 obese people insured by Blue Care Network enrolled in a pedom...Full Article

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  • Sharecare News
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    More Evidence That Exercise in Middle Age Boosts Health

    MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping up a leisure-time physical activity regimen for a decade or more could help middle-aged adults improve their heart health, researchers report.

    Over time, routine activities -- such as brisk walking, biking, or even doing housework or gardening v...Full Article

  • Alison Blaker , NASM Elite Trainer
    Alison Blaker , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Am I obese because I have a high BMI?
    Being a muscular person I've always had issues with the scale and BMI measuring systems.  Recently at work during my assessments I've found myself having to explain the difference between BMI, body fat, and weight to a lot people. 

    Let's start with the easy one...the number on the scale.  It is easy to measure body weight by hoping on a scale. ...Full Post
  • Alison Blaker , NASM Elite Trainer
    Alison Blaker , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Who keeps a food log?
    Alright! New Years resolution time is right around the corner so we might as well start now or at least get ready! How many of you keep a food log? How many of you exercise but aren't seeing a difference in your body? Eating right is crucial to getting to your goal. Trust me...I trained for a marathon...Full Post
  • Alison Blaker , NASM Elite Trainer
    Alison Blaker , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Who keeps a food log?
    Alright! New Years resolution time is right around the corner so we might as well start now or at least get ready! How many of you keep a food log? How many of you exercise but aren't seeing a difference in your body? Eating right is crucial to getting to your goal. Trust me...I trained for a marathon...Full Post