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Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer

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Welcome, and thanks for visiting my page! I have been a certified personal trainer and South Florida resident for over twenty five years... "Never compromise on what you do, no matter how menial the task, someone will always notice the difference of a job well done!" Excellence can be achieved by the committing of oneself to a goal or ideal. It's important to recognize the fact that every person has their own unique needs and set of goals they wish to attain. By truly listening to what the client wants and needs, we would set out with an individualized plan to address those needs and set them towards the path of success!


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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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    Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Why does age make a difference when calculating heart rate?
    Lower heart rates as we age are one of certain “assumptions” that are built into some...  Full Post
  • Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer
    Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Why does age make a difference when calculating heart rate?
    Lower heart rates as we age are one of certain “assumptions” that are built into some...  Full Post
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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

  • Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer
    Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Should I use a heart rate monitor when I exercise?

    Absolutely! I perform quite a bit of metabolic testing and I know the difference using one of these devices can make in your exercise program. Take it from me, if you don’t use a heart rate monitor, then you might not be getting the most out of your workouts…It is one of the first things that I have my clients

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    Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Why does age make a difference when calculating heart rate?

    Lower heart rates as we age are one of certain “assumptions” that are built into some of the most popular formulas for establishing heart rate ranges and exercise heart rate zones... These formulas have become pervasively over utilized because they are one of the easiest ways to give people an estimate of what

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  • Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer
    Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What is metabolic testing?

    Metabolic testing is not new; the science behind metabolic testing is very well documented and validated. Essentially, any excess calories we eat that cannot be readily utilized by our bodies, are stored as fat and a form of sugar called glycogen; which can be stored for energy in our muscles and liver. The

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    Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer approved the following answer:
    Why is strength training important for weight loss?

    Along with aerobic exercise and a sensible, well-balanced diet, strength training is a very important component of any fitness and weight loss program! Any weight loss program is less effective when any one of those components is ignored. They work in tandem to not only help you lose the weight that

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    Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer posted on Michelle Vizcarra’s wall:
    Thanks, LA
  • Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer
    Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer posted on Michelle Vizcarra’s wall:
    Hi Michelle! Thanks for friending me on Sharecare. let me know if you have any questions that I can help you with. I can answer the question you posted about what to eat, if you tell me what it is that you currently eat. I would like to know what why you're tired after eating. It may be what you eat, how much, and even how your body processes the food you eat. Let me know and I will try my best to help you find the answer and get you on your way!
  • Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer
    Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What is an ideal exercise program for fat loss?

    In truth, the only ideal program for permanent fat loss involves consciously making a series of decisions that you must then implement, to yield you the results that you want…

    Step one is to think about what is most important to you. Is it being able to keep up with your kids as you get older? Is it wanting

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  • Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer
    Luis Alonso - NASM Elite Trainer, NASM Elite Trainer posted on Dianna Mumaw’s wall:
    Hello, Dianna! Welcome to sharecare and thanks for "friending" me! I'm glad you've decided to commit to living healthier by shedding some excess weight. The real goal is what you said after you mentioned that you wanted to lose the weight, which was to"Get more active!" If you can figure out a way to slowly work more activity into your day, it would be a great start. Set small, realistic goals for yourself and increase your challenges over time as your body adapts to new activity levels...Of course the side effects of your goal-setting will be the weight loss! Best of luck and let me know if I can assist you with anything! - LA