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Louis Vitale - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer

Bio

Louis Vitale is the founder and owner of NY Fitness Group in New York.  NY Fitness Group provides personal and group fitness instruction to those seeking guidance in trekking the course to a new, healthier lifestyle.  You can visit their website at www.nyfitnessgroup.com . 

Louis also serves as a Lieutenent in the US Navy Reserve, assigned to the Strategic Sealift Readiness Group.  

Education: Louis holds a BS desgree in Marine Transportation with a minor in Maritime and Intermodal Security from SUNY Maritime College.  He is pursuing an MA in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Certifications: Louis is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer through the American Safety and Health Institute. 

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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.

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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

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    I want to workout to have fun. Where do I start?

    There are many ways to have fun while exercising. I would recommend starting with identifying what types of activities you enjoy. Whether you enjoy playing group sports such as baseball or basketball or prefer more solo adventures like kayaking or running, tailor your exercise to your interests.

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    Is being fit different than being prepared for sports performance?

    In short- Yes...

    General fitness is a combination of nutritional, physical and psychological well-being. General fitness allows a person to go through their day with little risk of injury or medical ailments.

    Being prepared for sports performance is fitness on a whole different level. Not only does

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    Should I do resistance training if I want to be a cheerleader?

    I would certainly recommend a resistance training program for cheerleading. In the same way the athletes you are cheering on train for their sport, cheerleading can be demanding on the body's core, arms and legs.

    A properly designed resistance training program will not only help in improving your

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    What are some advantages of group exercise?

    Exercising in groups has been shown to help motivate us to do better and continue to strive toward the end result. Our competitive nature forces us to assess the progress of those around us and push ourselves further and further past our point of comfort.

    The most important part is that you perform

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    How much weight should I use for resistance training?

    Every decision you make in pursuing your fitness endeavors should be:

    • Goal Oriented
    • Assessment Based
    • Supported by Research

    In applying this principle to your question regarding the amount of weight to use for resistance training; follow these steps:

    • Determine your One Rep Max (1RM)

    To avoid

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    Other than big muscles, are there health benefits to resistance training?

    When some people hear the words "resistance training" they think of the big bulky guys in South Beach throwing up weights the size of the average man. The term resistance training simply refers to the use of a force acting against your directional movement; regardless of the amount of that force.

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    Will a personal trainer track my progress?

    A quality personal trainer should not only track your progress through the use of periodic assessments, but also provide you feedback and tweak your program based on the results. These results should also be used to help formulate your next steps to work toward in achieving your long-term goal. The

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    What is a personal trainer?

    A personal trainer is one of many resources available to someone looking to improve their physique, overall health and wellness, lose weight or train for a particular sport. Personal trainers study and practice the skills needed to safely and efficiently advise and mentor an individual toward achieving

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