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QUESTION: so i started to work out and i started to also work out with a friend. she is really obsessed with cats and is one of those people who have to be strongly motivated to work out and i was thinking maybe if the routine was cat like than she will stick to it. so do you have any idea of at least one kind of "cat" move that we can do that will help burn fat? or maybe even a "cat" move that we can do with weights? please help becasue i want to make sure we both become healthier. plz and thank you
ANSWER: The only cat like moves I know of are stretches. While extremely good for you they will not burn fat. Your friend might like walking as a start with stretching after. Then move into weights. Don't use weights in your hands or on your ankles while walking. That is very hard on your joints.
Thanks, Karen
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QUESTION: thank you, but can you please maybe tell me the strecthes. thank you :))
This web site has some of the exercises you can do. It gives descriptions and in some cases there is a little video showing you the move. It is much easier to use that than for me to try to write a description of what you need to do. Enjoy! http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercise_demos.asp?exercise_type=stretch
Thanks, Karen
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Karen Fili Sullivan
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Karen has more than 20 years experience and can help with lifting technique, muscle recovery, weight loss, body building and powerlifting. She has been certified by AFPA as a Personal Trainer and four years ago acquired a certification from the same agency as a Post Rehabilitative Exercise Specialist. Any recommendations or advice rendered are based on fitness information as specified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Fitness Professionals and Associates. Follow her Blog on http://karenfilisullivan.com
Experience
Almost 25 years coaching and training. Wow! I feel old. Before that I was a competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter (ask my Chiropractor -- he can tell you). I have trained kids ages 12 to 89. From sports specific training to stroke rehabilitation. I love helping people move more gracefully, powerfully and safely.
Education/Credentials
English with a Journalism concentration was my college education. My training has been with my mentor, Jack Michaels, ACSM and professor at the College of William and Mary. My certifications are with the American Fitness Professionals and Associates. I hold a certification as a Personal Trainer and a Post Rehabilitation Exercise Expert (Isn't that a mouth full). My continuing education requirements have been fulfilled at a number of organizations and are monitored by AFPA. I keep my Red Cross CPR and First Aid current.
Past/Present Clients
Clients include athletes training for marathons, mountain climbing and general weight loss. In addition I have clients troubled with COPD, Fibromyalgia, and Parkinsons as well as stroke rehab. She was the Strength and Conditioning coach for Williamsburg Aquatic Club, a USA Swim Team, in Williamsburg, Virginia for 3 years.
Karen is presently working at Main Street Gym in Historic St. Charles, Missouri where she teaches Pilates and continues her work with clients. Her training reaches across the country with her long distance Body Restoration eTraining. Her dedication to fitness reaches into the nutritional supplementation with Shaklee products. She only works with clients who add nutritional supplementation to their training. Read more of her story on www.shaklee.net/BodyRestoration
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