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how much exercise would a person need to undertake to maintain their fitness?
It will depend upon how "fit" you are. Generally, cardio conditioning needs to be done 2x weekly to maintain aerobic fitness, performed at the high end of your training zone. Strength training can be done as little as 1x weekly, as long as it is a high-intensity training program to maintain your strength level. Stretching is the hardest component to determine minimum requirements, as you can lose your flexibility quickly. Probably 2-3x weekly is a good bet.
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Ken Alan
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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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