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Ken Miller - NASM Expert

Bio

I’ve worked in the health and fitness industry for over 18 years as a massage therapist, personal trainer, fitness manager, lecturer, educator and strength and conditioning coach. I’ve helped hundreds of clients reach their fitness goals and taught personal trainers to do the same. My goal is to ensure that fitness professionals and the public have the tools they need to achieve their goals.

Education:
• B.S. Physical Education California Polytechnic University, Pomona
• M.S. Exercise Science and Health Promotion, California University Pennsylvania Certifications:
• Certificate Massage Therapy Academy of Medical and Business Careers • NASM CPT, PES, CES
• NSCA
• CSCS

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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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    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    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

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    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

  • MARY Wilson
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    What is the best exerise for shoulder pain and back pain