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Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer

Bio

Brian Floyd graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion Community Health Education. He also holds a Master’s degree from A.T. Still University in Human Movement with an emphasis on Sports Conditioning. He is a certified personal trainer, performance enhancement specialist and corrective exercise specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He strongly believes in the concept of T.E.A.M., Together Everyone Achieves More. 

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    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

  • Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer
    Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer posted on robin miles’s wall:
    Robin how are you doing? Hope everything is going well. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!!
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    Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Julie B’s wall:
    Hi Julie! I hope you had a great holiday. If you have any questions please be free to ask me. I would love to help you out to reach your goal! Thanks.
  • Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer
    Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Julie B’s wall:
    Hi Julie! I hope you had a great holiday. If you have any questions please be free to ask me. I would love to help you out to reach your goal! Thanks.
  • Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer
    Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: How is Exercise medicine?
    Exercise has so many benefits and serves as a natural pathetic option. One of the best approaches for people dealing wit h depression, anxiety, or stress is to use exercise as an adjunct to any other forms of treatment that might be necessary. However the workout environment needs to be fun, have...Full Post
  • Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer
    Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What is foam rolling -also known as self-myofascial release (SMR)?

    Foam rolling also known as self-myofascial release is great pre and post workout exercises. We create imbalances in our muscles everyday by the way we sit, stand, squat and walk. This causes us to perform everyday movements incorrectly causing knots or adhesions in our muscle. So think of your muscle

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  • Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer
    Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Is strength training or cardio training more effective for weight loss?

    Strength training and cardio work best or most effective together for weight loss. Cardio is the most time efficient way to burn a lot of calories. However strength training is going to help with burning calories outside of the gym. That is because when you do strength training you are breaking down

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  • Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer
    Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Is strength training or cardio training more effective for weight loss?

    Strength training and cardio work best or most effective together for weight loss. Cardio is the most time efficient way to burn a lot of calories. However strength training is going to help with burning calories outside of the gym. That is because when you do strength training you are breaking down

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  • Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer
    Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Working out on Vacation
    I spent 5 days in the beautiful city of Carlsbad, CA. My wife and I went biking on our beach cruiser for at least 6 miles per day, swam in the ocean, kayaking in the ocean and in a lagoon and also did TRX suspension training. What are some other things you do to workout or to stay active while on vacation?...Full Post
  • Jodie is Jammin'
    Jodie is Jammin' posted on Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer’s wall:
    If I lived in AZ I would check it out. Sounds interesting. :)
  • Cecilia Harkey
    Cecilia Harkey posted on Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer’s wall:
    I've actually been very aware of sodium. I rarely use it instead Mrs. Dash has moved into our spice cabinet, I buy low sodium products, and never frozen foods except fruits and vegetables. At Trader Joe's we were buying no salt chips for our salsa and a gentleman made the comment "This is what I have to look forward to." You don't have to be "seasoned" to take care of your body. But, in all honesty if my husband had not had his heart attack we would still be overweight and slugglish.
  • Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer
    Brian Floyd , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Cecilia Harkey’s wall:
    That's great to hear that you are cutting out soda and hydrogenated oils. One thing I recommend watching is sodium intake. Consuming a high amount of sodium will cause some water weight gain and also affect you midsection. Try to stay around 2400mg or less each day. Keep up the hard work!