Cynthia Kubas, NASM Elite Trainer | Honolulu | HI | Sports medicine | Sharecare

Bio

Cynthia Kubas is an NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, and Sharecare Coach living in Honolulu, HI. She is founder of CK Fitness International, devoted to health, fitness, and beauty in middle age and beyond. A former bodybuilder, Cynthia specializes in fitness in those over 50 years of age. After having a total hip replacement in 2007 at the age of 51, she realized the importance of maintaining good muscle mass during middle age and beyond. With over 30 years of experience in weight training and bodybuilding, Cynthia provides a unique perspective on maintaining an active lifestyle at any age. She believes that anyone can live a healthy, "island" lifestyle, no matter where they reside!

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sports medicine
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Group Memberships:

National Academy of Sports Medicine

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Christine Steward is now following Cynthia Kubas , NASM Elite Trainer
3 Days Ago
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
Lisa Marie Rosati is now following Cynthia Kubas , NASM Elite Trainer
On Dec 16
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
nicola bridges is now following Cynthia Kubas , NASM Elite Trainer
On Oct 12
Cynthia Kubas , NASM Elite Trainer answered:

Why should I continue taking antibiotics even if I feel better?

Microorganisms multiply rapidly, and as the "parent" microbes are exposed to the antibiotic in your system, they have the genetic machinery to "adapt" to the antibiotic, and become resistant to it in future generations. By taking the full course at the full dose, you help maximize the possibility
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On Oct 12
Cynthia Kubas , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Follow me as I try to lose those last 10 pounds!

I decided this week to get my bodyfat down from 25% to 20%, which trainslates to losing about 10 pounds of fat.

I started yesterday with an hour of cardio in the morning, and a 30-minute Core workout last night. That's about 700 calories burned. My calorie goal to lose weight is 1000 per day, so
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On Oct 12
Cynthia Kubas , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Online Dating Safety

One of the best things about being in great shape is having the confidence to date, at any age! But flattering though it may be, overly agressive suitors should be screened out. Here is an example of a recent situation I encountered.

I am enrolled in a very popular online dating site. I have been
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On Oct 12
Cynthia Kubas , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Mike Allard - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer’s wall:

Hi Mike! Thanks so much for the compliment! I myself am amazed at how well my body still responds to resistance training! I am trying to muster the will power to get lean enough to show a six-pack, like you!
On Oct 12
Mike Allard - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer posted on Cynthia Kubas , NASM Elite Trainer’s wall:

Hi Cynthia. I am located in Colorado Springs, Colorado! (not quite as exotic as Honolulu haha!) I cannot believe you are 55, you are in amazing shape! You definitely serve as an inspiration :-)
On Oct 12
Karon S posted on Cynthia Kubas , NASM Elite Trainer’s wall:

Aloha Cynthia,Program is going..I'm just having a tough time getting the last 10 to GO and they seem to all be on the stomach.Congrats on only having 3 to lose.You are right the last ones are the toughest...so here's to us reaching our goal soon :)
On Oct 12
Cynthia Kubas , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Karon S’s wall:

Aloha Karen! How is your fitness program going? I am trying to lose my last three pounds, and they are the toughest!
On Oct 12