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Expert: - 2/13/2009


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QUESTION: Hi. How much cardio should a person do? I think I heard once that it should be at least 30 minutes, 5 times a week. Is that still the case? Thanks

ANSWER: Hi Danielle,
You should do cardio exercises 4-5 times per week for 30-45 minutes-making sure that you are getting your heart rate up.
Thank You,
Bonnie

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QUESTION: Hi. How many calories can be burned on an elliptical machine?

Answer
Hi Danielle,
The amount of calories burned on an elliptical machine will vary depending upon the users weight-the resistance of the machine-the intensity and the amount of time spent exercising.There have been reports of some people burning over 700 calories in one hour with  hi intensity.
Thank You,
Bonnie

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I am a Personal Trainer-Aerobics Instructor-Boot Camp Instructor in South East Florida. I can answer questions about finding your proper heart rate-the different types of Aerobic classes,proper workouts, interval training. Please do not ask me to design a training program for you-if you want a specific program designed for you-please sign up for online personal training from me. Online Personal Training!!! www.fitnessgenerator.com/rpbfitcamp

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I have been a Group Exercise Instructor and Boot Camp Instructor both in major gyms and running my own outdoor Aerobic/Boot Camp classes at a local park.

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Certified by:ACE-AFAA-IFFA-NESTA. Certified in: Personal Training-Nutrition-Aerobics-Senior Fitness-Womens Fitness Special Interest in combatting Childhood Obesity.

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