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Mark Dickey , NASM Elite Trainer

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Sharecare Certification NASM
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) NASM

"Its all about you."

Disability and Rehabilitation Case Manager (Privately Owned) & Pitching Instructor.

Previous Experience: Material and Warehouse Management.
Raised on Dairy Farm.

Working with clients that have suffered workplace injuries & disabilities, I cannot stress enough the importances of developing and maintaining proper posture, flexibility and balance.  Strong core muscle group, strength, and stability training in conjunction with Cardio fitness will be a tremendous asset to the prevention of repetitive and workplace injuries.  The OPT training and sharecare will provide for all your training and weight goals.




Let's get healthier today!





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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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    Mark Dickey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What stretch relieves lower back tightness?
    Carefully foam rolling your low back for several minutes can help relax the muscles and tissues in...  Full Post
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    Mark Dickey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What stretch relieves lower back tightness?
    Carefully foam rolling your low back for several minutes can help relax the muscles and tissues in...  Full Post
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    Mark Dickey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What is the most important aspect of an exercise program?
    Developing and maintaining optimal posture and proper exercise mechanics is most important to...  Full Post
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    Mark Dickey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    How can I maintain good posture?
    The NASM’s stabilization phase of training can help with developing or maintaining good...  Full Post
  • Mark Dickey , NASM Elite Trainer
    Mark Dickey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What is the most important aspect of an exercise program?
    Developing and maintaining optimal posture and proper exercise mechanics is most important to...  Full Post
  • Mark Dickey , NASM Elite Trainer
    Mark Dickey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    How can I maintain good posture?
    The NASM’s stabilization phase of training can help with developing or maintaining good...  Full Post
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