Brian Sutton is the Director of Content Development for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Brian is instrumental in the development of NASM education courses, working alongside some of the brightest minds in sports medicine to create the most comprehensive health and fitness courses in the industry.
In addition, Brian works as an adjunct faculty member for California University of Pennsylvania in the Exercise Science
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What is fitness?
Fitness includes five essential components, flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and body composition. Fitness is vitally important to health and wellness as well as to the ability to engage in normal activities of daily living (ADLs) without excessive fatigue.
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Brian Sutton , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
What are the benefits of a cardiac rehabilitation program?
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program for individuals with heart problems such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, coronary heart disease, and obesity. Cardiac rehabilitation programs include exercise training, education on healthy living habits and nutrition, and counseling...Read More -
What's the best exercise for sports development?
There are many exercises to help improve sports performance such as the barbell clean, squat, deadlift, lunge, and bench press. But it would be difficult to quantify one exercise as the absolute best. There are many variables to consider such as the sport in question, the position of the athlete, and the athlete's current...Read More -
What are the symptoms of dehydration?
There are several signs of dehydration you should be looking out for including:
- Thirst
- Dry mouth
- Decreased urine or urine is dark yellow/orange color.
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fever
- Increased heart rate
- Decreased blood pressure
- Dry skin, lack of sweating
- Constipation
Thirst alone is a poor indicator to determine if yo
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What are some beneficial physical activities if I don’t belong to a gym?
There are many beneficial activities to help improve your health and fitness if you don’t belong to a gym including walking, jogging, hiking, cycling, dancing, and playing sports. Moreover, adding “accidental exercise” to your daily routine can substantially increase the number of calories you expend
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Is weight training a key part of my fitness plan if I’m over 40?
Yes, strength-training should be a key part of your fitness plan if you’re over 40. Unfortunately, too many people blame aging for their decreased fitness levels and loss of functional ability. This is a mistake. While some physiologic changes are normal as we age, adults 40 and over respond to e
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What stretches should I do after jogging for an hour?
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After jogging for an hour, it will be important to perform multiple foam roll and static stretches for your lower body. Running is a repetitive motion and over time can cause overuse injuries such as shin splints, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, and hip pain. Having optimal flexibility and range of motion -
Brian Sutton , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
Aside from exercise routines, how can I benefit from a personal trainer?
Personal trainers wear many hats but most importantly they can help keep you motivated and consistent with your workout regimen. One of the most important aspects for improved fitness and weight loss is consistency. Personal trainers will help ensure you stay on the right path until your goals are...Read More -
Is exercise only one part of a weight loss program?
Exercise is one component of an exercise plan with many benefits including increasing your metabolism, strength, endurance and organ function. But the most successful people who lose weight and keep it off adopt a comprehensive healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle is multifaceted and consists of...Read More -
Brian Sutton , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry:
Introduction
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that chronic diseases were responsible for five of the six leading causes of
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Brian Sutton , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry:
Introduction
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that chronic diseases were responsible for five of the six leading causes of
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Brian Sutton , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry:
Introduction
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that chronic diseases were responsible for five of the six leading causes of
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