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James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer

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My passion for sports lead me to get into strength training in high school and I immidiately fell in love with it.  The idea of being fit and living a healthy lifestyle really appeals to me.  I studied Food and Nutrition at Florida State University and upon graduating recieved my NASM CPT credential.  I feel having a well balanced understanding of Nutrition and Fitness is very important in obtaining desired results.  I worked as a Nutrition Educator with the Florida Department of Health, as well as a personal trainer independently and at LA Fitness.  I have since moved to NYC and I am know working as a personal trainer and general manager at the Training Zone in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, as well as a Operations Manager and trainer at Club Metro in Rutherford, NJ.  Making a difference in people's lives and offering the kind of support that can make it easier for anyone to commit to change is why I do what I do.  My enthusiasm, motivation to help others and craving for knowledge is what I bring to my job everyday.

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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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    James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer is now following RealAge
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    James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer is now following Mehmet Oz, MD
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    James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer is now following Jeff Arnold
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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

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    James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What is the difference between Omega 3 and Omega 6?

    Chemically the difference lies in the location of the double bonds, which in Omega 3 is between

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    James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer approved the following answer:
    How do we relate with the universe?
    What are you and I, really? We are an expression of the entire universe. The universe gave birth to you and me as separate persons, but it didn't let us out of eternity's embrace. At this very moment we stand outside time as surely as inside it.

    As much as you need the world in order to live, the...Full Post
  • James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer
    James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    How much caffeine and calories does an energy drink contain?

    In addition to the above answers, here are some common energy drinks with their calories and caffeine amounts:

    • Rockstar zero carb- 16 oz., 20 calories, 240 mg caffeine
    • Nos- 16 oz., 220 calories, 250 mg caffeine
    • Red bull- 8.3 oz, 110 calories, 80 mg caffeine
    • Full throttle- 16 oz., 220 calories, 144
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    James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What side effects can steroids cause?

    Steroids are synthetic hormones that mimic androgens produced in the body. Testosterone in particular can cause the most severe side effects, especially when abused or used incorrectly. In men, these can include increased acne, increased LDL (bad) and decreased HDL (good) cholesterol, increased risk of cardiovascular

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  • James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer
    James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Are you getting the most out of Breakfast?

    I am not a morning person and waking up when it is still dark out really gives me a yucky feeling.  I drag myself out of bed and like a zombie go through the motions of brushing my teeth, get dressed and put my contacts in so that I may see the world.  Then my glimpse of hope is revealed, my savior and the reason that

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  • James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer
    James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    How can a woman with osteoporosis reduce the risk of fractures?

    Eating nutrient dense foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains has also been shown to reduce the risk of fractures, particularly in women over the age of 70.  These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals and other compounds that help keep the bones strong, this was independent of calcium and

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    James Everett, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    How does green tea promote weight loss?

    Research has shown a more pronounced feeling of "fullness" after eating a meal accompanied by green tea opposed to water alone. This can help people resist that urge to go back for seconds and decrease total calorie intake. The abundance of antioxidants in green tea are an added bonus.

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