Bio
- Suzanne Luft , NASM Elite Trainer
Specialties:
- Fitness
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Affiliation:
- Sharecare
Location:
- Sunnyvale, CA
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Credentials
- Education
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B.A. Psychology, U.C. Santa Barbara
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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NASM CPT, CESACE Group Fitness InstructorKettle Weight CertificationTRX
Activity
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Is it important to do resistance training if all I do is run?
It's all about balance. Running alone only works some of the muscles in your body. To decrease your chance of injury and improve performance, you need to make sure that all of your muscles are pu...
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How do I return to health and fitness after time away?
To avoid injury and prevent discouragement from getting back to a regular exercise routine, it is best to listen to your body and work at a level that is challenging, but not above your current fit...
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Is fitness more important than weight?
Overall, fitness is definitely more important than weight. Some elite athletes are considered overweight by their BMI score. Although weight can be one factor to consider, it is more important...
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Other than big muscles, are there health benefits to resistance training?
Not everyone builds up big muscles doing resistance training. Muscle growth is a combination of genetics, the type of resistance training that one is doing (wts/reps) and diet. Even if big muscles ...
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Can a personal trainer help me improve my posture?
Definitely! By using a movement assessment, qualified trainers can identify overactive and underactive muscles and help you correct some of the imbalances through SMR, stretching and strength train...
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How can I be active during pregnancy?
Pregnant women should be able to continue most of their usual physical activities during pregnancy. However, there are a few precautions that should be taken. First of all, check with your doctor i...
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What is a good resistance training program?
A good resistance program works all of your major and minor muscle groups and is specific to your goals. Are you trying to get leaner or bulk up? Do you have any muscle imbalances? Are you training...
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Should I do resistance training to lose weight?
Any activity that increases the calories that you burn will help you lose weight. Resistance training may not burn as many calories as some cardio workouts, but it can have a dramatic effect on you...
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Will resistance training make me bulky?
It depends on the type of training that you perform. Generally, to bulk up one needs to perform lower repetitions using higher weights and consume enough protein to build up the muscle tissue. Thos...
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Why should I have a personal trainer?
A personal trainer can benefit clients in many ways. A trainer can design a program specific to your needs after doing a proper assessment. This personalized program can help correct muscle imbalan...
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If I do cardio, why do I need to do resistance training to tone up?
Cardiovascular health is just one component of overall fitness. Resistance training is equally important, because it gives you the overall functional strength to avoid injury in your everyday life....
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How can I get rid of the fat around my stomach?
Despite what some infomercials would like you to believe, you can't crunch your way to a flat stomach. Abdominal exercises are great for strengthening and toning the ab muscles, but you must lose t...
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How to choose a fitness plan during pregnancy?
The first step is to get clearance from your doctor to ensure that there are not any underlying medical conditions which could make certain workouts unsafe. When choosing a plan, it is important t...
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How can I set health and fitness goals?
As a society we place too much emphasis on outer appearance and less on the more valuable results of fitness like longevity, better health, and increased physical capabilities. When you measure yo...
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Is it important to do resistance training if all I do is run?
It's all about balance. Running alone only works some of the muscles in your body. To decrease your chance of injury and improve performance, you need to make sure that all of your muscles are pu...
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