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About Ken Alan
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Expertise
To build a strong body, build a strong body of knowledge. Exercise workouts, training programs, classes, program design, workout music, motivation. Cardio, strength, flexibility.

Experience
AeroBeat.com, the first fitness music company. Program design/choreography, 7 Richard Simmons videos. Co-star, 4 Time-Life Medical exercise videos. Chapter author: "Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults" (Human Kinetics), "Fitness Theory and Practice" (AFAA), "Fitness for Travelers" (ACE). Lecturer, California State University, Fullerton California, Department of Kinesiology.

Organizations
ACE, ACSM, AFAA, IDEA, NSCA, CAHPERD

Publications
Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Men's Journal, Shape, Weight Watchers, O, Self...

Education/Credentials
Certifications: ACE, ACSM, AFAA.

Awards and Honors
IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year

Past/Present Clients
Previous clients... Jodi Foster, Priscilla Presley, Barbra Streisand, Sylvester Stallone...

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Aerobics11/17/2009Michele C. Blake-Jones
  Q: Michelle I am really bored of my treadmill and stationary bike. I would like to do something in the ...
  A: Always consult with your medical doctor before starting and/or changing your exercise program. There ...
inner-thighs11/10/2009Michele C. Blake-Jones
  Q: im 17and quite thin, but i dont like my thighs/upper legs ! is there something i can do to make them ...
  A: Always consult with your medical doctor before starting and/or changing your exercise program. Hire ...
fat burn11/6/2009Brandon Briggs, MS
  Q: what if a person has a good BMI but has a high percentage of body fat how to burn off the fat ...
  A: Nimanthy, I would question if your BMI is in range what is your body fat %? To lose fat and ...
Sudden death11/5/2009Brandon Briggs, MS
  Q: I am an overweight 20 year old, my BMI is 28.6, and I want to do more exercise, IE joining a gym. I ...
  A: After being checked out by your physician did they tell you not to exercise? If not, you should be ...
afaa certification11/4/2009Daphne E Brown MS CPRP
  Q: I have been taking group classes of all kinds for years, it is time i get paid to workout. So I am ...
  A: Congratulations on your pursuit of AFAA certification. Your best bet is to focus on your study ...
Starting Out10/26/2009Ken Alan
  Q: I am 20 year old college student who has been overweight my entire life. I currently weigh around ...
  A: Glad you're motivated to work out. Congratulations on making it through your first cardio workout. ...
Heart Rate10/26/2009Brandon Briggs, MS
  Q: I have been working out at my local gym. I had a consultation with one of the personal trainers, ...
  A: For your age a HR of 120-140 bpm would be a good range for fat burning. However 85% of your age ...
weight lose10/23/2009Ken Alan
  Q: i am 25 yr girl,i am 5 feet 2 inches mean 5.2 n my weight is 57 kg.how can i lose weight guide me,i ...
  A: Start at a pace that you can walk for 10-15 minutes a day. Each week increase the amount of time by ...
weight lose10/22/2009Ken Alan
  Q: i am 25 yr girl,i am 5 feet 2 inches mean 5.2 n my weight is 57 kg.how can i lose weight guide me,i ...
  A: Without knowing more about you, it's not possible to offer specific suggestions. The best way to ...
Gazelle10/21/2009Kim Farmer
  Q: I got this at a garage sale. Most reviews say its pretty good. I dont have a tape so I am not to ...
  A: the Gazelle is a great piece of equipment that is much easier on your joints than the treadmill, but ...
cardio10/13/2009Michele C. Blake-Jones
  Q: I do 60 minutes of cardio and 30 - 40 minutes of strength training 6 days a week. I'm trying to ...
  A: Always consult with your medical doctor before starting and adjusting your exercise program. Then ...
High Max heart rate10/11/2009Kim Farmer
  Q: I am 47 years old, have been working out for about 8 months. Whenever I am doing cardio my heart ...
  A: I'm glad to hear that you have been working out so consistently! Keep it up. As for your heart ...
Knee Injury10/6/2009Ken Alan
  Q: I am trying to lose weight and have had a lot of luck with watching my caloric intake and using the ...
  A: Without knowing what the problem is with your knee, it's hard to say. Without the normal function of ...
step aerobics9/30/2009Kim Farmer
  Q: I have a treadmill and exercise bike and am looking for another less expensive piece of equipment ...
  A: I'm glad that you are seeking variety, and yes a step is a good investment. There are a lot of ...
Weight loss9/27/2009Kim Farmer
  Q: I am 13 years old. I weigh about 60kg. I am about 160cm tall. I am not a muscular person. ...
  A: Skipping is a great aerobic exercise, please keep up the good work! For most people, regular ...
shin splints9/17/2009Bonnie Hardie
  Q: by reading ur profile i thought u might know a little about shin splints. i was wondering why im ...
  A: Shin splints usually occur from running on hard surfaces for an extended period of time-over several ...
Loose Skin After Weight Loss!?9/5/2009Kim Farmer
  Q: Over the last year I've gone from 250 to 175 lbs which has left disgusting loose skin which exercise ...
  A: Unfortunately I don't have good news for you though. Exercise and strength training will not get ...
need help on aerobic and anaerobic9/3/2009Bonnie Hardie
  Q: I was really looking a master like you, who can help me realize some things and tell me about a ...
  A: As far as I know-it is very hard to run a full sprint for 1 minute-most people can run a full sprint ...
need help on aerobic and anaerobic9/3/2009Michele C. Blake-Jones
  Q: I was really looking a master like you, who can help me realize some things and tell me about a ...
  A: I'm not an expert on Soccer but I had the opportunity to learn about it college. It was fun and hard ...
aerobics9/1/2009Bonnie Hardie
  Q: My question is, I am a fit person all my life. I have a baby who is now 16mths I started doing low ...
  A: Most peoples faces become red upon exertion-generally it is not problematic. If you become dizzy or ...
Burning Calories8/20/2009Bonnie Hardie
  Q: . How R U, Um.. I have a weight problem .. well i just had my first baby an I'm young .. an ...
  A: You can do a 4 day a week workout at the gym to get back into shape. 2 days upper body and 2 days ...
Calorie burning8/19/2009Brandon Briggs, MS
  Q: I was just wondering if it could easily be computed (or if it already is) the average number of ...
  A: When calculating the number of calories used during walking you need to have a few pieces of ...
Lower back8/18/2009Ken Alan
  Q: I wanted to ask you about lower back exercises.My lower back is feeling very stiff,aching & I was ...
  A: Without knowing a lot more about you, it's not possible to give you specific suggestions. If you ...
hi8/12/2009Brandon Briggs, MS
  Q: i wna create a beach look body. which aerobics will help me . my most day goes in siiting on the ...
  A: You need to do both cardio exercises such as walking/jogging, an elliptical trainer, etc. and ...
daily cardio8/11/2009Brandon Briggs, MS
  Q: Is it healthy to do 30 minutes fast walking and then stretching, with some weight training on some ...
  A: Claire, Working out every day can lead to over training and a negative effect on your body. The ...
daily cardio8/11/2009Bonnie Hardie
  Q: Is it healthy to do 30 minutes fast walking and then stretching, with some weight training on some ...
  A: You can do some form of exercise everyday-swimming-walking-stretching-cycling-etc. You do not want ...
NAPS+EXERCISE8/8/2009Michele C. Blake-Jones
  Q: Is it ok to nap after exercising? thanks
  A: It's OK to nap after exercising or whenever you are tired. If you are extremely exhausting after ...
Gross Problem8/2/2009Bonnie Hardie
  Q: Whenever I work out pretty hard (running specifically) I get a really sniffly nose, and a ton of ...
  A: Honestly,I have never heard of this condition before. I think that you should go see a Ear,Nose and ...
Fat loss7/31/2009Ken Alan
  Q: I'm 17. I'm not that fat. I'm 5'4" and have 32" belly, weigh 56 kg but the problem is in my chest. I ...
  A: There are no chest exercises that remove or reduce fat for only the chest area. What you need to do ...
Certifications?7/22/2009Ken Alan
  Q: I am hoping you might be able to give me some advice on a question I have. I have been told that I ...
  A: Glad you're interested in adding to your qualifications. There is no certification that is ...
Certifications?7/22/2009Kim Farmer
  Q: I am hoping you might be able to give me some advice on a question I have. I have been told that I ...
  A: From my knowledge, the gold standard organization is ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine). ...
Certifications?7/22/2009Michele C. Blake-Jones
  Q: I am hoping you might be able to give me some advice on a question I have. I have been told that I ...
  A: The certification organization that you need depends on the place that you want to work. Every ...
Certifications?7/22/2009Bonnie Hardie
  Q: I am hoping you might be able to give me some advice on a question I have. I have been told that I ...
  A: The best certifications to get for Personal Trainer and Group Fitness are: ACE-American Council oF ...
calf raises and jumping rope7/17/2009Ken Alan
  Q: Is it okay to do heavy calf raises on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and jump rope on Tuesday, ...
  A: One of several exercises you can do: Start by standing with your back against a wall, with feet ...
hi7/17/2009Michele C. Blake-Jones
  Q: my problem is that i have a busy shedule and all my day goes on sitting on a chair. my belly is ...
  A: I know everyone has a busy schedule but you should always put your health first. When you sit, do it ...
No Weight Loss7/16/2009Ken Alan
  Q: I am a 39 year old, 5’4” female who has always worked out & maintained 120-123 lbs my entire adult ...
  A: Glad you're motivated to exercise. It may be age or the immense physiological change that occurs ...
calf raises and jumping rope7/16/2009Ken Alan
  Q: Is it okay to do heavy calf raises on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and jump rope on Tuesday, ...
  A: It's okay as long as you can tolerate it. Jumping rope is endurance training, not strength training ...
Motivation7/14/2009Ken Alan
  Q: hope you have been having a good day. My question is about motivation. I'm a 19 yr old female and ...
  A: Your situation is not uncommon. It means you need to take a different approach. For example, ...
heart rate7/14/2009Brandon Briggs, MS
  Q: I am 37years old and in decent shape (well, I thought I was). I have started to get into cardio ...
  A: Typically studies have shown that increased HR recovery time is linked to risk of heart disease. The ...
how many7/11/2009Bonnie Hardie
  Q: i do cardio exercise for 20 mins 3 times a week and i dont use the weights. is that ok........ ...
  A: You should be doing both cardio exercises and resistance training exercises. You only need to ...

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