Bio
Specialties:
- Fitness
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Affiliation:
- National Academy of Sports Medicine
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Credentials
- Education
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BS: Exercise Science / Athletic Training, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA, 1995-2000MA: Kinesiology, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, 2001-2003
- Board Certifications
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Athletic Training, NATA-BOC, 2001 - PresentCertified Personal Trainer, NASM, 2010 - present
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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2007- present2007 - present2010 - present
- Professional Membership or Societies
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NATA, 2001 - PresentHFPN, 2010- present
Activity
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Why is waist-hip ratio important?
Waist to hip ration is simply a measurement of waist size compared to hip size. This is an important measurement because it is a good indicator of visceral fat. Fat which resides in the abdominal a...
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What are the benefits of exercise for people with diabetes?
The most important goals of exercise for individuals with either type of diabetes are glucose control and for those with type two diabetes, weight loss. Exercise training is effective with both goa...
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How can I avoid pain in my shoulders when I lift weights?
Shoulder pain can occur for many different reasons. The rotator cuff, joint capsule, labrum, or bursa may be compromised. You should first get evaluated to determine what is causing your shoulder p...
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Is fitness more important than weight?
Obtaining optimal fitness is more important than obtaining optimal weight. Often, these two move in unison; as you become fitter, you are at an optimal weight, as you gain weight you are likely les...
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How much exercise is necessary for optimal health?
The NASM and the Surgeon General’s office recommends that you engage in a minimum of 75 minutes a week of vigorous physical activity, or 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week. Mode...
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What are the benefits of exercise for older adults?
Participation in regular physical activity such as cardiorespiratory training or resistance training 3- 5 days per week is most beneficial in slowing the aging process. Participation in regular phy...
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What are the benefits of setting fitness goals?
There are many benefits to setting goals. The following is a list of some of the benefits:• Goals direct attention...
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How can I stretch my shoulders?
There are 2 very good stretches for the shoulder muscles. They are the latissimus dorsi stretch and the pectoral stretch. These two stretches stretch back muscles and chest muscles and will also ta...
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How should I exercise if I want to lose weight?
Exercise of any form, resistance training or cardiovascular exercise, provides the means to expend energy, creating potential for a negative energy balance that will result in weight loss. ...
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Why is waist-hip ratio important?
Waist to hip ration is simply a measurement of waist size compared to hip size. This is an important measurement because it is a good indicator of visceral fat. Fat which resides in the abdominal a...
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How can I track my progress with my exercise program?
One of the best ways to measure fitness progress is how you feel. After a week or so of exercise are you beginning to feel more energized? After a couple of weeks are you noticing health benefits s...
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What's the best way to measure my fitness progress?
One of the best ways to measure fitness progress is how you feel. After a week or so of exercise are you beginning to feel more energized? After a couple of weeks are you noticing health benefits s...
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What methods are used to study the benefits of physical activity?
There are many methods researches use to study exercise. The best studies are those which are clinically based and have at least 2 groups. The first group would be a control group, or the group of ...
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What is personal power?
Personal power can mean many things, like confidence, assurance, poise, conviction, belief, or trust in oneself. When you have personal power you believe in your abilities to tackle goals and know ...
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How can I stick to an exercise routine?
People often look at exercise as a time-wasting nuisance. Since 1995 the common recommendation has been that adults obtain at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on 5 or more d...
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