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Scott Anderton , NASM Elite Trainer

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Scott is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist, and Corrective Exercise Specialist living in Lawrenceville,GA.   

He is currently working on completion of his M.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania

"Fitness and athletics have always played some part in my life. I truly enjoy sharing the knowledge that I have acquried over the years  and helping others  to achieve the health and fitness goal."

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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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    Scott Anderton , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What should I look for in a personal trainer?
    First you would want to make sure your trainer is certified. However, not all certifications...  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

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    What is a biceps curl?

    A barbell curl is a sagittal plane resistance exercise performed by flexing and extending either a dumbbell, barbell, or resistance band. Bicep curls primarily work the biceps, however you can perform bicep curls with other movements to add dimension to your workout. AN example might be a dumbbell

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    Good job, keep logging!
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    Lorenzo Rawls , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Scott Anderton , NASM Elite Trainer’s wall:
    welcome Scott!!!
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    Scott Anderton , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Can weight lifting be considered cardio training?

    That would depend upon the variables used to lift weights. Circuit training in a manner that increases the heart rate and maintains it at a consistent level or zone training is one example. There are several group classes offered at health clubs that train with weights in this manner. 

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    Scott Anderton , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Why should I do different types of exercise?
    There is no one exercise that satisfies every goal. Your body will eventually adapt to continuous performance of the same exercise and or routine. By challanging your body through systematically and periodically changing variables such as specific exercises, amount of weight, repitition range, tempo,...  Full Post
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    Scott Anderton , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    How is strength training helpful?

    Strength training can be helpful in several ways. It starts with identifying your goal. Are you trying to increase performance, lose weight, rehabilitate an injury, or prolong aging? Regardless of what the specific goal is strength and resistance training can be a key factor in increasing or main

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