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Keith Chittenden - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer

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 Keith is currently a Certified Triathlon Coach, Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Rehabilitation/Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist and Active Release Provider.  Formally competed as a Bodybuilder and Strength Athlete; He has a devotion and passion in Athletic Conditioning for Triathlon, Marathon, track, and field sports athletes(soccer, football, and lacrosse). He also conditions tennis amateurs and pros. At present, trains athletes online and locally such as privately and for Somers Cross-fit. He is pursuing advanced degrees in physical therapy and rehabilitation science. Keith is often consulted by athletes, professionals and clients about Injury Prevention, Aqua therapy and Strength programs. Currently resides in Somers, New York.


 



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    Grueling X-Country Ski Race May Affect Heart Rhythm

    WEDNESDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- Participants in one of the world's most grueling cross-country ski races are at increased risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), according to a new study.

    Researchers looked at nearly 53,000 people who completed the 90-kilometer (56...Full Article

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    Pedometers Can Keep You Moving

    THURSDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- Wearing a pedometer that tracks daily physical activity can motivate you to sit less, move more and perhaps shed unwanted pounds, a new study suggests.

    Researchers from Indiana University found this type of intervention was particularly helpful for wor...Full Article

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    Smartphone Apps Can Make Workouts More Fun

    FRIDAY, May 31 (HealthDay News) -- You're jogging at a steady pace, enjoying your favorite music through your headphones. Your breath is short and your heart is pumping. Your legs feel like they couldn't carry you any faster.

    And then you hear the groan of a zombie over your right shoulde...Full Article

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    And America's Fittest City Is...

    WEDNESDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) -- It's a three-peat. For the third year in a row, the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area is the fittest in America, according to the American College of Sports Medicine's annual rankings released Wednesday.

    "Minneapolis may be under snow for three months, ...Full Article

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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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    Keith Chittenden - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What should I do for my end-of-day tension headaches?
    Tension headaches can be caused tight muscles that attach into the occiput. Some muscles that are...  Full Post
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    How do I perform a 1-hand medicine ball push-up?
    To perform a 1 hand medicine ball push up, place a hand on the ball and place the other hand on...  Full Post
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    Is there a good diet for triathlon training?
    Depending your event distance (sprint, hybrid sprint, 1/2 ironman, ironman) eating for long...  Full Post
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    Keith Chittenden - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What is a good workout to increase my speed and fitness on the bike?
    Speed on a bike is accomplished by an increase of revolutions per minute. In other words, the time...  Full Post
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    Keith Chittenden - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    How can I sharpen my speed for my next triathlon?
    A good way to sharpen your speed for an upcoming triathlon is to practice your mechanics of...  Full Post