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Specialties:
- Fitness
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Affiliation:
- Sharecare
Location:
- Smithfield, UT
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Credentials
- Education
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Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, California University of PA, 2007-2010Masters in Exercise Science and Health Promotion (pending), California University of PA
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How can I exercise if I don’t like the gym?
You do not need a gym to be healthy and reach your fitness goals. First thing you need to do is find something you find enjoyable. If you do not enjoy a physical activity, chances are you will no...
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What causes back pain?
Some conditions that may cause low back pain, include the following: Sciatica Arthritis Osteoporosis Bulging disc Infection Injury The conditions above can be a result of muscle imbalance...
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How much cardio should I do to lose weight?
To lose weight you must be in a caloric deficit. Half the battle is just watching what you eat. Cardio is just one way to help you burn more calories throughout the day. To burn the most calories p...
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How should I exercise if I want to lose weight?
You will achieve weight loss when you burn more calories than you consume. You can burn more calories by simply moving more. Exercising does not necessarily have to be going to a gym and run...
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What should I tell a personal trainer about myself?
The most important thing is let the trainer know of any medical conditions you have. Not telling the trainer about any medical conditions can do you more harm than good. Secon...
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Do thyroid problems cause weight gain?
Thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism can cause you to be tired a lot, which means you will be less active and burn less calories throughout the day. So once you have been cleared by a physician...
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Why do some people gain weight despite weight-loss efforts?
If you are trying to lose weight and you are still not losing weight, you are not properly keeping track of calories in vs. calories out. Try logging your food for a month so you get an idea of how...
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Why can't I lose weight, even though I'm eating well?
Even though you may be eating healthy foods, you still may be consuming too many calories. If you are burning less calories than you are eating, even if you are eating healthy foods, you will stil...
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How long should my stretching routine last pre-workout?
It will depend on the muscles that you need to stretch, typically 5-10 minutes. You will want to foam roll your tight muscles and do some static/active stretching (5-30 seconds per muscl...
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Is there such a thing as too much cardio?
Yes, doing too much cardio too soon can cause you to injure yourself and overtrain. If you injure yourself and overtrain, this can prevent you from reaching your goal. You need to determi...
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How do I get my exercise routine started?
Make sure you are healthy enough to begin an exercise program. You can start by working with a fitness professional, fill out a physical activity readiness questionnaire to determine if you are hea...
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How can I exercise if I don’t like the gym?
You do not need a gym to be healthy and reach your fitness goals. First thing you need to do is find something you find enjoyable. If you do not enjoy a physical activity, chances are you will no...
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What is the process for changing behavior?
First step is knowing a behavior needs to be changed. After that, surround yourself with people and an environment that supports that change you want to make. If you are a smoker a...
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What should I do if I find exercise boring?
Make it fun! Find something that you find enjoyable and do it. Exercising and getting healthy doesn't need to be boring. I personally do not like to run just to run. In orde...
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How can I exercise if I am always too tired after work?
You may want to try and incorporate some extra steps throughout the day doing what you are already doing. Purchase a pedometer (you can get them for $5-$10 at Walmart) and slowly work your wa...
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