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| AFAA practical examination | 3/18/2008 |
Q: With regard to the practical exam for the AFAA certification: are we allowed to use a mat for our ...
A: Just off the top of my head, I would thing that B and C are the correct answers. I would definitely ...
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| Morbid Obese so "they" say | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I have a question about my body weight versus my height and so on. I'm 5'9" and I way 285 lbs. I'm ...
A: **Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| AFAA practical examination | 3/14/2008 |
Q: With regard to the practical exam for the AFAA certification: are we allowed to use a mat for our ...
A: are we allowed to use a mat for our demonstrations or any other equipment? Yes. You will be able to ...
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| AFAA Practical Exam | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I am concerned about what to do for my individual demonstration, as I taught Step years ago. What ...
A: Don't worry about the practical. AFAA has made it to where no matter what form of group exercise ...
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| Office environment exercises | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I work in an office. Many of my co-workers go outside every hour to take a 5-15 minute smoke break. ...
A: All I can say is "fabulous". To answer yourDo you think this is a waste of time? Absolutely not. ...
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| Exercise for lower body | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Hi, I am 26 years old female, healthy, 154cm and 46kg. I am small in size (upper body) but my lower ...
A: This is a great question and I am glad that you have decided to commit to use the ball that your ...
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| Aerobics | 12/29/2006 |
Q: .I love aerobics (low impact), and used to teach aerobics for years. I try to stay active as I can ...
A: Hey Paula!! You sound just like me. I just got back into working out this year, all my music is ...
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| Jobs | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you would be able to tell me the average salary of a fitness instructor and/or ...
A: I have not worked on a cruise ship for almost 10 years. Back then, the pay was rather minimal and ...
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| water weight or fat increase? | 10/17/2006 |
Q: i work out 6 days a week strength training and cardio. i do about 500 crunches a day ( or other abb ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your situation. Please consult with a ...
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| Cardio Exercise | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I own a mini stepper but am considering purchasing an exercise bike. Can you tell me if a mini ...
A: To answer your guestions: 1. Can you tell me if a mini stepper works just as good cardiovascularly ...
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| Weight gain instead of loss | 7/17/2006 |
Q: When I started my exercise and food program I waas 138lbs. I have managed to get my exercise up to ...
A: ****Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Always consult ...
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| Hula Hoop Exercise | 7/15/2006 |
Q: my sons 4th grade teacher told me that doing the Hula Hoop for 10 minutes is equivalent to running ...
A: Great question. Go to this website and see for yourself. You may like this website for other ...
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| New to Heart Rate Monitoring | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I just got my first HRM, and have read hours worth of info on the internet. I need to check out ...
A: It sounds like you may be at the level of fitness where a VO2 Maximal test would be the most ...
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| sports performance | 6/9/2006 |
Q: dumb question, but I am just wondering that if too much sex is bad for sports performance? And is it ...
A: It's really funny that you asked this question. I heard an interview on the radio the other day ...
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| Exercise heart rate | 5/17/2006 |
Q: What heart rate should I maintain when excising on a level treadmill. What would my heart rate limit ...
A: As a clinical exercise physiologist, I would be remiss if I did not suggest that you get a ...
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| using an elliptical | 4/16/2006 |
Q: I've heard that using an elliptical machine will allow someone to work multiple areas of their body, ...
A: ****Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Always check ...
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| AFAA Certification | 3/4/2006 |
Q: I would really appreciate some help with my AFAA group certification test. I taught many years ago ...
A: Congratulations on your pursuit of AFAA certification. Your best bet is to focus on your study ...
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| exercise and breathing | 2/4/2006 |
Q: this is a silly question :) If instead of doing exercises to loss weight,I stil breathing ...
A: This is not necessarily a silly question, unless you are not serious when you ask. Basic physiology ...
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| motivation | 1/18/2006 |
Q: My mother is 51 years old, is 5'2" and weighs approx. 350 lbs. She has a small pharmacy of pills to ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your situation. Please consult your ...
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| Cardiovascular Response | 11/28/2005 |
Q: How does the cardiovascular response (for your normal healthy adult) differ when walking on a ...
A: Your question is rather vague, but I'll answer it the best I can. It can depend on several factors: ...
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| Certifications and degrees | 9/17/2005 |
Q: Daphne: I currently have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree and am debating on ...
A: Cherisse, To answer your questions: Can you tell me what advantages you gained from furthering your ...
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| calf size | 6/29/2005 |
Q: I am currently starting to jog and I find that my muscles are pretty tight(and my calves are pretty ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your situation. Please consult with your ...
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| Finding an aerobic exercise | 6/16/2005 |
Q: I am 54 yrs old.My weight is 150.I am 5'7". I have been exercising approx 5 times a week for 20 ...
A: *****Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| Exercise with bad knees | 5/24/2005 |
Q: I am 67 years old, retired, and living in the country. I have always been active, used to run until ...
A: Mary, I really hate to hear about your knees. My main suggestion for folks with joint issues is to ...
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| Interview | 5/17/2005 |
Q: Browne, I am a grade 12 student from Windsor, ON, Canada. I am seeking some of your valuable time ...
A: 1. What is your profession? How would you describe your profession? I am a Clinical Exercise ...
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| Metabolism After Exercise | 5/10/2005 |
Q: We all know that exercise speeds up your metabolism but for how long? I have heard this 2 ways: #1 ...
A: First question, answer: Both #1 and #2 are true. Next question--answer: As long as you are ...
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| target heart rate | 4/28/2005 |
Q: I'm a 29 year old male, about 5'8" who currently weighs 175 lbs. I'd like to lose at least 20 lbs ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| Where Do I Begin | 4/23/2005 |
Q: I am 32 y/o & have been obese for 3 years. I was previously very fit (5'3, 130 pounds), but after ...
A: ****Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| Belly | 4/23/2005 |
Q: I am male,46. Despit a slow metabolism,I am making slow progress on a 1000 calorie diet combined ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation..Please consult ...
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| Lower body fitness | 4/18/2005 |
Q: Age: 30 Sex: Female Weight: 130 (small-framed) Am in good health. Generally work out 30 minutes ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your situation. Please consult with your ...
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| Runner's high -- and low -- heart rates | 4/15/2005 |
Q: My wife and I do about 30 minutes of cardio, either on the treadmill or elliptical machines. ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| Hi,
i was wondering if... | 1/14/2005 |
Q: i was wondering if you would know any exercises that I can do for when I start (pms) that wouldn't ...
A: I cannot help you on this question. You may want to ask a gynecologist about whether or not ...
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| unusual fitness programs | 11/24/2004 |
Q: I am interested in finding fitness clubs that have unusual or unique equipment or programs. Do you ...
A: Sounds like you are ready to evolve into a fitness routine beyone the ordinary. Call Aerobics and ...
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| Fat Reduction | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I'd like any suggestions on helping me adjust my exercise program/diet to obtain some fat ...
A: First of all, congratulations on your healthy lifestyle. Often, the most difficult thing for people ...
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| Exercise Machines | 10/26/2004 |
Q: I would like to slim down my thighs...Do you recommend an exercise bike or elliptical machine? I ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| excersizing at night. | 10/13/2004 |
Q: I am a busy 18 year old and I seem to only have time to excersize late at night (stretches, ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult a ...
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| How to buy best shoes for step aerobics | 10/4/2004 |
Q: I've been doing step aerobics (The Firm) for a couple of months now. I've always had a problems ...
A: ***suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your situation. Please consult with a ...
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| marathon recovery | 9/29/2004 |
Q: On Sunday, September 26th I completed my first full marathon in 4:39 which I'm quite happy with. ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| Cardio machines | 9/18/2004 |
Q: I just love your name. There are not enough people named 'Daphne'! My question is regarding the use ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Always consult ...
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| exercise machines | 9/14/2004 |
Q: I do a regular exercise program 4 days a week. To add some extra cardio I would like to purchase ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your specific situation. Please consult with ...
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| Slapping Abs When Doing Situps? | 9/14/2004 |
Q: For some reason, my brother called me the other day and asked me that when he is doing situps, it ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| Stepper | 9/4/2004 |
Q: I am a 45 year old male,5'8"(overweight). I took up soccer this summer for conditioning but had to ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| gazelle equipment | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I am trying to figure out if a reasonably fit person can get a good workout using a Tony Little ...
A: \****suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| question about aerobics exercises | 7/29/2004 |
Q: I am confused about aerobic exercises. I read that when doing aerobics (jumproping works for me; ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Always consult ...
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| swimming | 7/7/2004 |
Q: do you know if a person perspires when they are swimming or actually any kind of exercise in the ...
A: Yourdo you know if a person perspires when they are swimming or actually any kind of exercise in the ...
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| format for a large group sports conditioning | 7/6/2004 |
Q: I am a AFAA personal trainer as well as a group fitness instructor. I currently work for a gym over ...
A: Have you gone to www.collagevideo.com? They have lots of great exercise videos for you to check out. ...
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| body | 7/3/2004 |
Q: i have a problem with my belly. i'm generally slim. however, whenever i eat ar drink anything my ...
A: ****Sugestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Always consult ...
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| Max heart rate | 6/21/2004 |
Q: I am a healthy 55 yr old male. 160#. I bike about 6 to 10 hrs a week and also play table tennis 3 to ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your unique situation. Please consult with ...
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| getting back in shape | 6/14/2004 |
Q: I am 44 years old, female, 5', 130#s(yuK). Up until about two years ago, I was actually fit for my ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| hi | 6/7/2004 |
Q: I just wanted to know the best way to get a flat stomach, i.e. excercises I can do at home.. I know ...
A: ****Suggestikons offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| I watched the Golf Fitness... | 6/5/2004 |
Q: I watched the Golf Fitness Academy tv show on saterday. They were talking about fitness and they ...
A: Yes, this particular interval run you have described can be more beneficial in some ways than the ...
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| Dear Ms Brown,
... | 5/31/2004 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me in deciding the best approach to exercise for weight loss. I know ...
A: **suggestions offered here may or may not help you. Please contact your physician when adding or ...
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| flexibility | 5/30/2004 |
Q: im in pretty good shape and fast for my size but i am extremely unflexible. In the sit and reach ...
A: **Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your situation. Please consult your physician ...
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| strength component of group exercise | 4/21/2004 |
Q: I am really confused as to when one should incorporate the muscle conditioning segment of class and ...
A: Congratulations on your pursuit to become an exercise professional who "knows her stuff". ...
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| cellulitis | 4/21/2004 |
Q: Good morning, I don't know if this is your area of expertise, but I'll try. I would like to know ...
A: I was trained that "Cellulite" is a term for the "puckering" of fat tissue between the fibrous layer ...
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| Leg endurance on long hauls | 4/20/2004 |
Q: Daphne: I am 60 year old male and I do road bike back and forth to work 10 miles one way(fair ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| Feet | 4/5/2004 |
Q: Help! I bought some new aerobics shoes. They are the Nike Air Max Challenge shoes. They were super ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| 10-minute exercise sessions for people with Arthritis and related conditions | 4/3/2004 |
Q: For this 250-word Fitness department piece for Arthritis Today Magazine I need some creative ...
A: Sherry, I would be more than happy to help you. In order to give you a better answer, I could grant ...
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| Working out with or without the AC | 8/7/2003 |
Q: Is it best to workout with the air conditioner on or off during summer? It seems I get a better ...
A: ****Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation**** Hi ...
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| Heart Rate | 8/4/2003 |
Q: My wife and just bought a good EXPENSIVE ($1,500) elliptical machine...We are both attletic 44 ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| Excercise Machines | 7/3/2003 |
Q: What's the best excercise machine (aerobic) in the market ? I don't want the buy the running ...
A: ****Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult ...
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| Building more muscle mass? | 6/15/2003 |
Q: I am a 16 year old girl with, I guess you would say, an athletic build. I'm not overweight but I ...
A: ****Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Always consult ...
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| Running uphill and heart rate | 5/25/2003 |
Q: For many months now I have been speed-walking and jogging uphill on a treadmill. I started at level ...
A: ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your individual situation. Please consult a ...
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| nutrition/fitness questions | 5/22/2003 |
Q: I weigh more or less about 137 lb which for my height is considered a lot overweight. My goal is to ...
A: Please consult with your physician before adding or changing your exercise/fitness/nutritions ...
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| Aerobic Choreography | 4/16/2003 |
Q: I just began taking aerobic classes at a local gym. In case you need them my stats are as follows: ...
A: Here are a few of the sites many fitness entities I know regularly order from. ...
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| fat loss | 4/8/2003 |
Q: I'm 38, 5'6",152lbs, male; and I have been trying to loose my flabby gut for a long time. I lift ...
A: ***Suggestions made here may or may not help you in your specific situation. Please consult with ...
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| Heart Beat at Maximum When Jogging | 3/2/2003 |
Q: I've been jogging for two months now (did a lot of jogging in the early eighties but stopped since). ...
A: ****Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your unique situation. Always consult with ...
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