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hey my dads 43 hes been complaining about being out of shape and i've been trying to get him to exercise but he has REALLY bad knees so he cant jog or run and hes got a bad elbow all due to a motorcycle injury when he was younger and i was wondering if you could give me some ideas of what he could do to get back in shape without alot of impact or strain on his joints thanks for your time
J.J.
Hi JJ.
Tell you dad to see a medical doctor and a specialist regarding his knee. He should exercise recommendations from them. I recommend that he avoid high impact such jogging or running. Also, avoid ballistic activity that can twist the knee and cause more injury such as tennis and basketball. Depending on the knee injury, the experts will recommend non or low impact activities.
Michele
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Michele C. Blake-Jones
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Dance, Group Exercise and Personal Fitness Training Becoming and Enhancing your career as a fitness professional. Preparing for fitness certifications. Basic Kinesiology. American Red Cross - Basic CPR/AED/First Aid
Experience
1. Dance, Group Exercise and Personal Fitness Training
2. Children, Adults, Older Adults, General Populations, Special Populations.
Organizations
C.A.H.P.E.R.D, .A.A.P.E.R.D.,and A.F.A.A
Publications
A.F.A.A.'s American Fitness magzine
Education/Credentials
1) BS (Kinesiology), AA (Physical Education)
2) Community College Certifications: C.S.U.C. - Group Exercise, L.A.V.C. - Group Exercise, L.A.P.C. Personal Trainer, L.A.M.C. Group Exercise and Personal Trainer.
3) A.F.A.A Certifications: Fitness Practitioner,Primary Group, Step Training, KickBoxing, Personal Fitness Trainer, Advance Personal Fitness Trainer and Weightroom-Resistance Specialist.
4) Y.M.C.A Certifications: Fitness Leader, Strength Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Cardio/Step Instuctor and Strength/Conditioning
5) American Red Cross - CPR/AED/First Aid Certified Instructor
6)Older Adults Certifications: Silver Sneakers, Arthritis Exercise Program Instructor and Matter of Balance
7) Other certifications: Kardio Kick Instructor, Rhythm/Tribal Dance Workout Instructor and 24 Hour Fitness Exercise Instructor.
Awards and Honors
1. C.S.U.N. - Education Equity Award for Outstanding Service for the Kinesiology Department (1999)
2. C.S.U.N. - Certificate of Appreciation for the Kinesiology Major's Club (1999)
3. American Heart Association (Dance for Heart) - Certificate of Appreciation (1994)
4. American Red Cross - Healthy & Safety Service Award
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