Weightlifting & Exercise/belly Exercises

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Expert: Karen Fili Sullivan - 9/18/2006


Question
Hi,
 I'm 20 yrs.old.I like to exercise and most of my body looks great EXCEPT one thing. My belly is not that bad looking but sometimes it get's kinda big and when I sit down you can see it more.It's just a little bit of belly and I want to know some exercises for getting abs and decrease my belly fat.Plus I have a belly piercing and I use to have some abs but not anymore.Please Help! thanks!

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Vanesa,
If you are finding that you have deposits of fat in your belly chances are you have a little more extra fat on your body.  In that instance you can start doing a little more cardio. . . lifting weights. . . watching your diet.  All of those will help.  Then there is the abdominal work you can do.  Crunches of any sort are super!  The key is to do it.  Does this help?  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

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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.

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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.

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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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