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Karen Hauser - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer

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Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right!
-- Henry Ford


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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    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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    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

  • Karen Hauser - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer
    Karen Hauser - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Can nutrition be a barrier to improving fitness levels?

    In order to achieve peak fitness your body needs to receive the best "fuel" possible. Nutrition is often one of the most difficult components to focus on for individuals of all fitness levels.  Your body needs to have carbohydrates, proteins and fats in order to function efficiently. The proper ratio

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    Karen Hauser - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    How can I motivate my child to walk for fitness?

    Depending on your child’s attitude to walking you might want to approach walking for fitness in different ways. Young children hopefully have not yet developed negative associations with walking so going for a hike is a tremendous adventure. During our recent camping trip we took a short hike through

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