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John Blievernicht

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John A. Blievernicht is an expert sports trainer with over 25 years focused on developing world champion athletes in professional & Olympic sport. He is recognized as a trailblazer in bringing "functional training" to the sports/fitness industry. As an educator, Blievernicht presents internationally on functional sports training and has developed programs for top companies including Nike, Life Fitness & the National Academy of Sports Medicine.



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  • Nike SPARQ, Native American Fitness Council

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  • Sharecare News
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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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    John Blievernicht answered:
    What are the health benefits of strength training?
    Strength training keeps you strong by building muscle, improving neural pathways and developing...  Full Post
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    John Blievernicht answered:
    What are some examples of balance training exercises?
    Some of my favorite balance training exercises to use with clients include single leg standing...  Full Post
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    John Blievernicht answered:
    What is balance training?
    When you do exercises to improve your balance, you are doing balance training. Often these...  Full Post
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    John Blievernicht answered:
    What are some examples of balance exercises and progressions?
    Here are some good balance exercises with a logical teaching progression applied to them. ...  Full Post
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    John Blievernicht answered:
    What are the best exercises to increase leg strength for sports?
    To increase leg strength to improve sports performance, you are going to have to develop...  Full Post
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    John Blievernicht answered:
    What functional movements should baseball players include in training?
    Medicine ball throws are generally good for baseball players. Med ball throws should be performed...  Full Post
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    John Blievernicht answered:
    What type of shoes are good for working outside in the winter?
    When working out in the blustery outdoors of winter, you will want to make sure you have a shoe...  Full Post
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    John Blievernicht answered:
    What type of shoes are good for working outside in the winter?
    When working out in the blustery outdoors of winter, you will want to make sure you have a shoe...  Full Post
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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

  • M CO
    M CO posted on John Blievernicht’s wall:
    Hi John, I want to purchase a stationary recumbant electric bicycle. I used one in physical theraphy 15 years ago after an auto accident which left me with damaged knees. What criteria should I look for in a good recumbant bike?