Brian Sutton - NASM Expert | Mesa | AZ | Sports medicine

Bio

Brian Sutton is the Director of Content Development for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Brian is instrumental in the development of NASM education courses, working alongside some of the brightest minds in sports medicine to create the most comprehensive health and fitness courses in the industry.

In addition, Brian works as an adjunct faculty member for California University of Pennsylvania in the Exercise Science

Specialties:

sports medicine
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Location:

Mesa, AZ
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Group Memberships:

National Academy of Sports Medicine

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On May 13
Sharecare News posted a story about Sports Medicine:

Focus on One Sport Raises Young Athletes' Injury Risk: Study

FRIDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- Young athletes who train intensely for one sport are at greatly increased risk for severe overuse injuries such as stress fractures, a new study finds.

For example, children and teens who play a sport for more hours per week than their age -- such as a...Full Article
On Apr 22
Sharecare News posted a story about Sports Medicine:

Olympic Medalists May Also Claim 'Survival Advantage'

FRIDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Olympic medal winners live longer than people in the general population, but athletes who do high- or moderate-intensity sports have no survival advantage over those who do low-intensity activities such as golf, according to two new studies.

In one stud...Full Article
On Dec 14
Sharecare News posted a story about Sports Medicine:

Cardiac Screening for All Young Athletes Carries Big Price Tag: Study

MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests it would be wildly expensive -- more than $10 million per life saved -- to require American high school and college athletes to undergo heart testing to weed out those at risk for fatal cardiac complications from playing sports.

Th...Full Article
On Nov 26
Sharecare News posted a story about Sports Medicine:

Too Much or Too Little Activity Can Spur Knee Problems

MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) -- For middle-aged adults trying to protect their knee health, it may be best to avoid extreme ends of the exercise spectrum, such as too much high-impact exercise or too little physical activity, researchers have found.

While p...Full Article
On Nov 26
Sharecare News posted a story about Sports Medicine:

Consistent Criteria for Sports Concussion Might Aid Diagnosis

FRIDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Standards used to diagnose concussion in college athletes are inconsistent and require clearer definitions and better tools to make the diagnosis, researchers report.

Their five-year study included 450 male and female athletes who played on football and...Full Article
On Oct 12
Angela Wright found the following answer helpful:

Why is ballet a great workout?

Ballet can help you burn a tremendous amount of calories and subsequently lose weight. Ballet...Full Post

On Oct 11
Nichole Weaver , NASM Elite Trainer is now following Brian Sutton - NASM Expert
On Oct 11
Brian Sutton - NASM Expert has posted a blog entry: Staying Fit if You Sit

Introduction

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that chronic diseases were responsible for five of the six leading causes of death in the United States in 2006 (1). Not surprisingly, chronic diseases have become the leading cause of death and disability, accounting for 70%
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On Oct 11
Brian Sutton - NASM Expert has posted a blog entry: Staying Fit if You Sit

Introduction

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that chronic diseases were responsible for five of the six leading causes of death in the United States in 2006 (1). Not surprisingly, chronic diseases have become the leading cause of death and disability, accounting for 70%
...Full Post
On Oct 11
Brian Sutton - NASM Expert has posted a blog entry: Staying Fit if You Sit

Introduction

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that chronic diseases were responsible for five of the six leading causes of death in the United States in 2006 (1). Not surprisingly, chronic diseases have become the leading cause of death and disability, accounting for 70%
...Full Post
On Oct 11
Brian Sutton - NASM Expert of National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:

Are there any exercises I can perform to prevent hip pain?

Preventing hip pain is best achieved with a combination of stretching exercises, strengthening exercises, and eliminating long bouts of inactivity (prolonged sitting). The muscles that most often need stretching include your hip flexors (muscles on front of your hip), latissimus dorsi (large back
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On Oct 11
Brian Sutton - NASM Expert of National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:
How can I alleviate lower back pain?
To alleviate low-back pain takes a comprehensive approach.
1. Avoid sitting for more than three hours at a time. Extended periods of sitting can cause tightness in your hips and back resulting in pain. Get up and perform some light stretches and walk for 5-10 minutes before sitting back down.
2. Practice
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On Oct 11
Brian Sutton - NASM Expert of National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:
How can I set health and fitness goals?
Effective health and fitness goals stem from the acronym SMART. SMART refers to Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.
- Specific: A specific goal is one that contains a detailed description of what your want to accomplish; when you want to accomplish it; and the action(s) you will
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On Oct 11