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Expert Profile: Ken Alan

Expertise: If you want to build a strong body, build a strong body of knowledge. Exercise, training programs, fitness classes, program design, workout music, motivation. Cardio, strength, flexibility workouts.
AeroBeat.com, the first fitness music company. Program design/choreography for 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). Author, "Older Adult Exercise Solutions" (Human Kinetics, 2009). Lecturer, California State University, Fullerton California, Department of Kinesiology. Certifications: ACE, ACSM, AFAA.

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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.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: In 1979, Shirlee Fonda brought step-daughter Jane to Gilda Marx's studio in Century City, Los Angeles. The rest, as they say, is history. Richard Simmons started his own exercise studio because he was "too enthusiastic" for the facility where he was working out. Kathy Smith did her homework. From being a running enthusiast, she has evolved into one of the industry's leading experts.

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.

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(Yolanda on 06/19/08)

thank you!!!!
(John on 05/22/08)

Thanx for your advice Ken.
(rahul on 05/16/08)

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Recent Answers from Ken Alan

2008-08-13 abs works: In spite of informercial claims, sure it is. Abdominal conditioning exercises performed regularly, intensely, and with good form, along with aerobic exercise and a healthy diet is what it usually takes...

2008-08-04 Can I get more nimble: I'm not quite sure what you mean by "nimble"...maybe quick or agile. Without seeing you, I'm not able to decipher what you may need to be "lighter on your feet". Certainly losing excess bodyfat helps...

2008-07-19 Exercizes: When you play soccer, do you play for 3 hours at a time? Is it every day or once a week, once a month, etc.? Three hours is a very long time to play continuously. No wonder you're exhausted. It seems...

2008-07-03 will weightlifting affect my growth?: Good question. Very few people your age are concerned about this. Even fewer know about potential injury to growth plates! You are best off using no external equipment and instead do body weight exercises...

2008-07-02 better body: Glad you're motivated to workout. There are lots of different programs available. But I don't know what you're looking for...something you can do by yourself? With a friend? A group? A DVD? A health...