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Expertise
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 in the area
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...
What do you like about this subject?
It's all about efficient workouts & effective training. Because anything else is not the best use of your time.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
In 1979, Shirlee Fonda brought step-daughter Jane to Gilda Marx's exercise studio in Century City, Los Angeles. The rest, as they say, is history. Richard Simmons opened his own exercise studio because he was "too enthusiastic" at the facility where he was working out. Kathy Smith has done her homework. She has evolved into one of the industry's leading experts.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
The growth of Pilates-type exercise shows the influence of the dance world on the exercise world. Pilates is commonly known as "floor exercise" in jazz/modern dance classes.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Julie-ann | 08/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you |
| Ang | 07/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| joane | 06/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. Your advice was bona fide |
| Keith A Kasnik | 06/07/09 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| Jan | 03/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks Ken that's what I thought too ..... |
Recent Answers from Ken Alan
2009-10-26 Starting Out:
Glad you're motivated to work out. Congratulations on making it through your first cardio workout. Thirty minutes is a lot for the first time. That's why it felt like you weren't going to get through
2009-10-23 weight lose:
Start at a pace that you can walk for 10-15 minutes a day. Each week increase the amount of time by 2 - 5 minutes. When you're able to complete about 45 minutes of continuous walking, try to increase
2009-10-22 weight lose:
Hi, Without knowing more about you, it's not possible to offer specific suggestions. The best way to lose weight is a combination of two things: consume less calories and become more physically active
2009-10-06 Knee Injury:
Without knowing what the problem is with your knee, it's hard to say. Without the normal function of your leg, it's not possible to do anything that would equal the energy demands of what you were able
2009-08-18 Lower back:
Hi, Without knowing a lot more about you, it's not possible to give you specific suggestions. If you feel better when you're up and active, you should stay active as much as possible. I don't know what
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