Bio
- Janelle Gallo , NASM Elite Trainer
Specialties:
- Fitness
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Affiliation:
- Sharecare
Location:
- Lake Grove, NY
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Credentials
- Education
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BA Psychology/Minor Business Management, Dowling College, Oakdale, NY, 1995-1999
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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January 2005-recentJune 2008-recentNovember 2011
- Professional Membership or Societies
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ECA, August 2004-recentIDEA, September 2004-recent
- Honors or Awards
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Achievement Award- Top Trainer Gold's Gym Smithtown,NY, June 2005State, National, & World Bodybuilding champion, 2002- 2003, 2007Nominated Best Trainer on Long Island-Long Island Press, September 2011
Activity
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What should I tell a personal trainer about myself?
It is very important to give a thorough background of yourself to your personal trainer. This will help them in determining and designing a customized fitness program that fits you. You should fill...
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What is foam rolling - also known as self-myofascial release (SMR)?
A foam roller is used for self-myofascial release. What does this mean? You have fascia that runs over your muscle tissue. Quite often the fascia can develop adhesions which can hinder the proper f...
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Why am I losing inches and not losing weight?
You can't go by the scale to use as a tool whether or not you are losing weight. If you are in any strength program and are eating right, quite often we see individuals gaining lean body mass (musc...
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Can coffee and tea count towards my water intake?
Even though coffee and tea consist of water, they also have caffeine in them. Caffeine, is a natural diuretic, which strips your body of water and your bones of calcium. Therefore, it is not counte...
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What are the positives and negatives of sugar substitutes?
Sugar substitutes such as aspartame, saccharine, and sucralose are used to get the benefit of a sweet taste without all the extra calories added to your diet. However, there are now studies showing...
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How does exercise benefit older people?
The biggest challenges we face as we get older is loss of bone density and loss of muscle tissue as well as the risk for osteoporosis. Exercise helps fight this battle. Resistance training helps bu...
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What are some nutrition tips to help me lose weight?
Proper nutrition is the key to weight loss. It doesn't matter the frequency of the exercise, the duration of the exericise, or the type of exercise unless you are eating properly. Nutrition comes f...
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I have a limited amount of time, how can I fit in cardio exercise?
Many people are pressed for time today with busy work schedules & family. However, if you have a half an hour in your day you can accomplish a lot. To maximize your time and to get the best wor...
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Should I have a blood workup?
It is always helpful to get annual bloodwork done. This is a great way to see whether physiologically your body is healthy. Even if you eat healthy and exercise, it is important to have balanced ho...
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What should I do if I want to eat until full and still lose weight?
Incorporate lean proteins such as fish, chicken, turkey, & eggwhites as well as greek yogurt and cottage cheese. These foods should also be eaten with some complex carbohydrates that are low-gl...
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What causes a fitness or weight loss plateau?
Quite often we get caught up in doing the same exercises over and over again for a long period of time. What happens with this scenario, is that you are working the same muscles in the same pattern...
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