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Hi Kim,
I'm 80 want to build muscle in my neck, near the shoulder area. What is the best way for me to do this? Please keep in mind, I had a hip replacement one year ago.
Thanks!
Karen
Hi Karen, in order to build these upper back and neck muscles, there are many exercises you can do including shoulder shrugs (just hold the weights by your side and shrug your shoulders), reverse flies (hard to explain but you can reference it online at http://exercise.about.com/b/2004/11/15/exercise-of-the-week-reverse-fly.htm) or rows (http://www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/viewanexercise.asp?exercise=One+Arm+Row&tab...). Shoulder presses will help build shoulder muscles. Start with lighter weights and build up from there.
I hope that helps, thanks for the question.
Kim Farmer
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist
www.milehighfitness.com
www.milehighfitness.com/fitnessmatters
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Kim Farmer
Expertise
I can answer questions related to aerobic conditioning, resistance training, toning up, weight loss, nutrition, and using proper form.
Experience
6 years as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Owner of Mile High Fitness, LLC. Corporate fitness and wellness services and in home and online personal training services. Two-time State Open Champion in tennis and author of two books and several published articles. www.milehighfitness.com www.milehighfitness.com/fitnessmatters
Organizations
Governor's Council for Physical Activity, IDEA Health And Fitness Organization, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, North Metro Chamber of Commerce, Denver Chamber of Commerce, Northglenn Parks and Recreation Advisory Council
Publications
Primetime for Seniors, Physicalhealthandfitnessarticles.net, ezinearticles.net, African American Voices, Urban Spectrum
Education/Credentials
Certified by ACE (American Council on Exercise) and AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America).
Past/Present Clients
many
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