Leslie Peterson , NASM Elite Trainer

Bio

I have Nasm cpt, Nasm ces, Senoir Population and Pregnant and Postpartum.I live in Istanbul, Turkey with my wife and daughter working at Bogazici University as an Corrective Exercise Specialist. Willing to help people to achieve there goal. Stay Health, Train Hard

Specialties:

  • fitness

Affiliation:

  • Sharecare

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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

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  • 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

  • Leslie Peterson , NASM Elite Trainer
    How often should I do resistance training when I'm pregnant?

    2-3 times per week, 15-30 minutes a day, using light loads at 12-15 repetitions, start out with 5 minutes of exercise and progressively increase to 30 minutes. Avoid exercise in a prone or supine position after 12 weeks. You also want to stretch before doing resistance exercises.

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    Do I need to join a gym in order to gain the benefits of regular exercise?

    No. You can do strength, cardio, flexibility and balance training at home and outside. You can do push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and lunges for strength. Doing step-up by using a chair at home. Single leg deadlift, prone-ab, two leg floor bridge and reverse crunch for balance and core jump rope, jogging,

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  • Leslie Peterson , NASM Elite Trainer
    What plyometric activities help lower-body power for tennis?

    SAQ training can help lower-body power.  SAQ consists of: Speed, Quickness and Agiilty.

    SAQ drills you will want to start with are: 

    • Stabilization
    • Strength
    • Power

    Here are some drills to help get you started:

    1. One-Ins: Stand in front of the ladder with one foot in and one foot out like you
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  • Leslie Peterson , NASM Elite Trainer
    Should I practice strength training during pregnancy?

    Yes. Low impact or step aerobics that avoid jarring motions, treadmill walking, stationary cycling and water activity. Doing squats and kegel exercises will help strengthen your low pelvic muscles. Two-Three days per week use light loads at 12-15 repetitions. Start out with only 5 mins of exercise

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  • Wendy Batts - Sharecare Fitness Expert
    Hi Leslie. Welcome to the site. If you want to reply to a participant, add as a friend and then once they accept you can begin talking to them by clicking on their name (which will take you to their profile page). Begin typing your reply in the "share" space and then click share. It's that simple. Please let me know if you have any questions. Happy 4th!
  • Leslie Peterson , NASM Elite Trainer
    How can I be active during pregnancy?

    Low-moderate intensity aerobic exercise, 40-50% of peak capacity, should be performed 3-5 days per week. Try doing non-weight-bearing exercises like swimming or cycling. The treadmill and elliptical are also appropriate. Avoid supine exercise after the first trimester; focus on balance and flexibility.

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  • Leslie Peterson , NASM Elite Trainer
    What is resistance training?

    Resistance Training is a well-designed program based on Strength, Neuromuscular Control, Power, Flexibility, Endurance and Alterations in body composition. It helps the kinetic chain to increase its capability to efficiently recruit muscle fibers and distribute oxygen and blood to the proper area

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    Thanks Happy to be here :-)