Bio
- Jara Soost , NASM Elite Trainer
- @JaraSoost
Specialties:
- Athletic Training
- Fitness
- View Credentials
Affiliation:
- Sharecare
Location:
- Gillette, WY
Group Memberships:
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Credentials
- Education
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Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1999Massage Therapy, Sister Rosalind's School of Professional Massage, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1999Performance Enhancement/Injury Prevention, California University of Pennsylvania, California, Pennsylvania, 2005
- Board Certifications
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Athletic Training, National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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- Professional Membership or Societies
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National Athletic Trainers AssociationNational Academy of Sports Medicine
Activity
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Why is strength training important for weight loss?
Strength training is very important for weight loss. Muscle is an active tissue in our body that burns calories. So in a sense--more muscle equals more calories burnt. Muscle tissue runs on the phi...
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Why is fat loss better for me than overall weight loss?
When people lose weight they are losing fat, muscle or both. Fat has many useful functions, but if there is too much then most of it is being used as storage. It is not an active tissue and does no...
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Is fitness more important than weight?
Fitness can be more important than the end resulting number. Because weight is the total of all the parts, it can be necessary to break it down and measure bodyfat percent and lean muscle mass. Mus...
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Is walking good exercise?
Yes. Walking is wonderful exercise! When starting a new program or if you have not been active for a while, walking may be a very good place to start. It gets you moving, can increase your heart ra...
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How long should you ice an injury and why?
It is important to ice an injury as soon as possible in order to reduce swelling and pain. While swelling is the first phase of healing, it also reduces motion and causes pain. Ice i...
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What causes tennis elbow and golfer's elbow?
The muscles that move your wrist and fingers are attatched at your elbow. Repetitive movements of these joints can cause overuse injuries such as tendonitis. Tennis and golf a...
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Recently, someone told me that I should not stretch my hamstrings, why?
Hamstrings are caught inbetween joint actions and have many demands. Many times it may be more important to find the cause of the tension. If hip flexors are tight and over stimulated (...
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What is an effective stretch for tight hips?
In general, tight hips tend to be tight in the front (hip flexor/ illiopsoas). This can be due to sitting for long periods or activities that require hip flexion. In this case a lunge stretch...
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What should I do if I feel pain when I do a resistance training exercise?
Many people believe in "No pain, No gain!" rule of thumb, especially when it comes to resistance training. However, resistance training was not really designed to be painful. ...
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How can I make my shoulders more flexible?
Our shoulders are a very unique joint in the body. The shoulder sacrifices stability for mobility, so it should have much motion, but it also can have many dysfunctions causing pain. The f...
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I sit at a desk all day and my neck feels very stiff what can I do?
This can be a common problem when sitting at a desk all day. There are a few things that can help maintain a healthy neck. When you first sit at your desk, sit with improved posture. ...
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What is core stabilization?
The core is an overall muscle group that can have many different functions. One of the most important functions is stabilization (within the lumbopelvic hip complex). By providing this ...
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Is it true that if I feel no pain I get no gain from a workout?
The theory of "no pain, no gain", is possibly true. However, in this case verbiage is important. When working out, always listen to your body. It will tell you if you ar...
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Should I hold my breath when I do resistance training exercises?
Breathing is good. Always promote good breathing. :) Rule of thumb during resistance training is to breathe in on the negative and breathe out on the positive. I know a few people...
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How can I help my family become more active?
Fitness as a family has many benefits. By showing your family that you are living a healthy lifestyle it will be seen and incorporated into theirs. However, don't only set an exampl...
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