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Shayne Adair , NASM Elite Trainer

Bio

Achieving a better life through fitness


I truly believe in the ability of fitness to improve the quality of life.  I love to work with people and watch as their lives transform as they begin to take control of their health and fitness.


A National Presenter and Master Instructor with NETA (National Exerciser Trainer Association).  I am also part of the curriculum team for NETA.  I like to work with all people both on a personal level to help them achieve their goals as well as to educate aspiring Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors. 


Education


BS degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota.


Certifications


NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer
NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Corrective Exercise Specialist
NETA (National Exercise Trainer Association) Personal Trainer
NETA (National Exercise Trainer Association) certified Group Fitness Instructor
ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified Group Fitness Instructor Certified Instructor of Pilates, Yoga, Turbo Kick (Cardio Kickboxing), Zumba, Indoor Cycling and Water Exercise

Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    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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    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    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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    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    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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    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    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

  • Diane Jansey
    Diane Jansey posted on Shayne Adair , NASM Elite Trainer’s wall:
    I liked your comments on why its unrealistic to expect results like the "biggest loser"
  • Shayne Adair , NASM Elite Trainer
    Shayne Adair , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Balance

    The ability to balance is very important, something I always work on. I hear from almost everybody that "I can't balance". Balance like anything needs to be practiced. When first starting to practice balance many people become frustrated by the wobbling of their ankle.  Actually you want your ankle

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  • Shayne Adair , NASM Elite Trainer
    Shayne Adair , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Incidental Exercise
    While shopping last week I was talking to some women about what they do on days they can't get to the gym.  One woman sheepishly told me that on those days she brings her clean laundry upstairs one piece at a time.  Brilliant!  We often forget how much we can be effected by our movements throughout the day.  As long...Full Post
  • Shayne Adair , NASM Elite Trainer
    Shayne Adair , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Balance

    The ability to balance is very important, something I always work on. I hear from almost everybody that "I can't balance". Balance like anything needs to be practiced. When first starting to practice balance many people become frustrated by the wobbling of their ankle.  Actually you want your ankle

    ...Full Post
  • Shayne Adair , NASM Elite Trainer
    Shayne Adair , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Balance

    The ability to balance is very important, something I always work on. I hear from almost everybody that "I can't balance". Balance like anything needs to be practiced. When first starting to practice balance many people become frustrated by the wobbling of their ankle.  Actually you want your ankle

    ...Full Post