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Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer

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Aloha! Welcome and thank you for taking time out of your day to read Ben's biography. The details of his life are evidence of what grounds his life. He is a husband, father, man of faith, follower, leader, manager, supervisor, military professional, fitness expert, and world-wide traveler.

In a moment's notice during the mid-1970's, his life to share with the world was born.  While growing up in Tennessee, health, diet, fitness, and exercise was not inforced or taught. During his youth he fell in love with sports, such as baseball, tennis, volleyball, and football where he competitively competed in baseball and tennis.  While economics tied his hands, he joined the United States Navy during the mid-1990's. Despite a subsequent break in service, he re-joing the Navy and continues to serve in several capacities, such as Command Fitness Leader.  He has authored two command level exercise science, fitness, health, and wellness newsletters while improving command fitness programs, management, and impowering military personnel to live a healthier lifestyle. 

He holds a Masters of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness, and various national certifications, such as the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified Personal Fitness, National Association Speed and Explosion (NASE) Certified, and U.S. Navy Command Fitness Leaders certifications.

He understands fitness, health, and wellness and would like to not only share his knowledge but help everyone achieve their personal fitness and weight goals.

Mahalo!


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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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    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

  • Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer
    Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What are other alternatives to aerobic activity and strength training?
    There are no alternatives to aerobic activity and strength training, because they are the pillars to improved health, body composition, et all. Along the same line their alternatives to improving your health, not replacing standard aerobic activity and strength training. The alternatives are limitless...  Full Post
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    Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    How can I perform strength training exercises safely?

    A great question! Strength training is a process. When starting out, ensure you understand the step-by-step dynamic of the exercise(s), ensure to use proper form, start with light weight, and ask a knowledgeable trainer questions.

    It is important to understand the dynamic of movement. Everything

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    Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What strength training exercises should I do?
    Aloha! The short answer to what strength training exercises you should be doing is, "what is or are your goal(s)?" There are many alternatives, i.e. strength specific exercises, power specific exercises, functional exercises, speed specific exercises, etc. Outside of that answer, I suggest full body...  Full Post
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    Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Can weight lifting be considered cardio training?

    Generically weight lifting is considered anaerobic, lack of aerobic. The truth is that cardio training is similar to weight lifting in that it must follow identical guidelines, i.e. the FITT principle. FITT stands for frequency, intensity, time, and type. Altering a weight lifting session's frequency

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    Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What is sports performance training?
    Sports performance training is training for a specified sport. Sports performance training is also known as functional training, because a given sport requires a given type of training to prepare the body for specific adaptations placed upon the body. Sports performance training generally consists...  Full Post
  • Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer
    Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Do women need strength training exercises?
    The benefits of strength training are not sex specific. The same physiologic and performance adaptations and benefits apply to everyone.  Full Post
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    Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Aside from exercise routines, how can I benefit from a personal trainer?
    A personal trainer can be a wonderful boost to a dry or drained routine. Now is the time to note that not every trainer is right for every client and vice versa. Rather, it is important to remain open minded with your trainer and be honest with him or her and expect the same from him or her. Addi...  Full Post
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    Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Is strength training or cardio training more effective for weight loss?

    The challenge of weight loss is complex yet simple. Moreover, the answer to the question is complex yet simple. The answer is strength training. Yes, strength training. Ironically the majority would claim "cardio." Justifiably and based on exercise science strength training builds lean muscle which

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    Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Will including balance training in my exercise program help me lose weight?
    Yes. Balance training requires additional muscle recruitment to stabilize the body during that particular exercise. Any time more muscles are utilized during an exercise, the more the body works equating to increased caloric expenditure.  Full Post
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    Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    How can I add strength and endurance training into one basketball workout?

    Great question. There are many avenues of approach, so I will offer one suggestion. One avenue would be to wear a light to moderate weighted vest and utilize the length of the basketball court to conduct the following exercises: sprint the length of the court, then do weight vest push-ups, then do

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  • Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer
    Bennett Adams , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Aside from exercise routines, how can I benefit from a personal trainer?
    A personal trainer can be a wonderful boost to a dry or drained routine. Now is the time to note that not every trainer is right for every client and vice versa. Rather, it is important to remain open minded with your trainer and be honest with him or her and expect the same from him or her. Addi...  Full Post