John Kerchner, NASM Elite Trainer

Bio

Education


Masters of Exercise Science                            
Sports Performance and Injury Prevention California University of Pennsylvania                                                                         2004


Bachelor of Science Shippensburg          University  1986                                                                                                                     


High School York Catholic High School                                       1982                                                                                        



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Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

    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

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

    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

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

    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

  • John Kerchner, NASM Elite Trainer
    Who is able to participate in adaptive recreation programs?
    Anyone with a physical or cognitive disability can participate in an adaptive recreation program,...  Full Post
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    What is speed training?
    Speed training encorporates three areas: arm action, leg action and posture. You must teach these...  Full Post
  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

    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