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Expert: Michele C. Blake-Jones - 9/22/2010


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Hi Michele....I'll be 60 in 2011 and I've just joined a gym again. I've been on and off with my exercising over the last 30 years but I was a recreational runner back in the mid 80's and remember how good that felt. Recently I've been doing 45 minute workouts on the treadmill with a little bit of jogging and a lot of brisk walking while I increase the incline as I move through my workout. What is better for my body......brisk walking on an incline or trying to get back into a running regimen? I don't have any problems with my knees. How many days per week should I be working that treadmill?

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Hi James,

How are you?

1. Always consult with your medical doctor about your medical doctor.
2. Hire a degreed, certified personal fitness trainer who specializes in walking and running to help you with your goals.
3. The million dollar question is which exercise is better for your body. Well, the best exercise is the one the your medical doctor tells you that it's OK to do. Also, it the one that you LOVE and can perform SAFELY. Incline and running is overall harder on the body but if this is the exercise of your choice, make sure you always include a warm up, post-cardio cool, and final cool down stretch. Also, make sure you a great walking and/or running shoe (See a foot specialist about select a great shoes and if you need any additional things based on your foot structure.


I'm so happy so another 55+ person so physical active.

Keep moving,
Michele

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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

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1. Dance, Group Exercise and Personal Fitness Training 2. Children, Adults, Older Adults, General Populations, Special Populations.

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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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