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http://pilatespacificpalisades.com/ Exercise for women over 40 should include 3 days a week of weight lifting. This article explains why weight training is so important to this age group and the best way to get into working out with weights. As a doctor of chiropractic, certified wellness coach and a woman in my 40 s, I understand from both a professional and personal perspective why strength training is so important in the 4th decade of life and beyond.

Exercise Love has been a part of my life since I can remember. My mother and Father showed me how to exercise at an early age. We were farmers and work came first and then exercise came last.

Alex Allan has been one of Toronto’s most sought after health specialists for the past decade. His client list includes many of Canada’s top business leaders, T.V personalities, and influential Toronto families who are drawn to him for his results oriented approach to human movement science, unparalleled commitment to education, and witty, charismatic style. Alex holds an Honors Degree in Kinesiology from York University, is a certified Kinesiologist with the province of Ontario, and is certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. In addition, he has completed numerous other certifications in the areas of strength and conditioning, core stability and fat loss, corrective and postural exercise, post rehabilitative care, functional training, and high performance sport conditioning. Alex has written and published articles in the areas of corrective exercise, and post-rehabilitation. His work was introduced to a global audience on PTontheNet; one of the industry’s top educational websites. He has contributed as a fitness expert, providing advice to other trainers throughout the world. Alex has also been quoted in T.V guide and Glow magazine, appeared live as an expert on City TV’s Perfect Fit, and has been seen multiple times on City Pulse 24 tackling current issues in the health and fitness industry. He has lectured to trainers and therapists at New York City’s prestigious EQUINOX fitness club in midtown Manhattan. His fitness blog can be found at www.exercisecandy.com

Sonya Louis is the founder and president of Specialty Fitness, Inc - a small business that caters to the fitness needs of busy professionals. She has over 17 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Sonya holds several certifications which include AFAA Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, IMX Pilates Ring, IMX Pilates Reformer, BOSU Ballast Ball, Silver Sneakers MS-ROM, Silver Sneakers YogaStretch, Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit, Silver Sneakers SilverSplash, Prenatal Exercise, and Youth Fitness. Sonya received her bachelors degree in Biology and her graduate training in Exercise Physiology.

Holding a bachelors in Exercise Science and a masters in Kinesiology and Sport Studies, Eric has worked with children 12-17 and adults 18-80 years old. His expertise ranges from sports conditioning, pre-hab and post-hab exercise, physical conditioning, fitness testing, personalized exercise prescription, and general nutrition guidance. Currently, Eric is a Health Coach for Hummingbird Coaching Services and owner of eFit Personal Training, a service of Mission 5 Fitness. One-on-one personal training has been Eric's passion and he continues to help people reach their goals at Mission5 Fitness in Cincinnati.

I'm the owner of Evolution Total Wellness Inc. located in New York and partner of Total Wellness Experience. My experience in the wellness and fitness industry covers many different areas including being an American Council on Exercise Certified Advanced Health & Fitness Expert, A Certified Fitness and Health Coach and an in-demand personal trainer(for individuals and companies) and a certified weight & lifestyle management consultant. In addition, I'm also a published wellness/fitness writer for a variety of publications as well as being the author of the children's book "Oscar and Otis - Fat Fighters

In 2010 I graduated from EWU with a Degree in Exercise Science. I also have certifications in Group Exercise and Pilates Exercise. I have been teaching group exercise for four monthes, including pilates classes, group strength training, and cardio classes.

Graduated with honors in Human Nutrition earlier this year, and currently undertaking my masters in Sports and Exercise Nutrition. I have a passion for health and fitness and hope to share my knowledge on diet and exercise routines to help people get the change they want.

Lori holds a Master's degree in Health Promotion/ Exercise Physiology from Norwich University. She is a certified Health and Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine and a certified yoga instructor. Lori has over 25 years of teaching experience and offers classes to both the general public as well as those with chronic and life threatening illness. She is the author of several books that outline the specialty programs she teaches and regularly contributes articles to various websites and newsletters.

I am an Exercise Physiologist and practicing vegetarian who loves to run and enjoy life to the fullest. I have both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and Sports Science and work for the Department of Defense as an Exercise Physiologist and couldn't love my job or life anymore. I have a very active Australian Shepherd that helps keep life interesting and active for my wife and I. I have worked in research, sports performance, and now physiology for my entire professional career and have had the opportunity to present my research findings all across America.

Nina Cherie holds a B.S. in Kinesiology, an M.S. in Movement Sciences with a concentration in Applied Exercise Physiology, and is a PhD n Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Rehabilitation Sciences with concentrations in Integrative Vascular Biology and Exercise Physiology. Her research interests are focused on specific mechanisms whereby exercise training and proper nutrition stave off cardiovascular disease and related risk factors including obesity, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus. Nina Cherie is also interested in potential mechanisms by which a coupling of exercise and massage therapy can beneficially impact cardiovascular health, specifically the vascular system. She is currently funded on a grant from the Massage Therapy Foundation for a project entitled the "Efficacy of Massage Therapy in Attenuating Vascular Dysfunction after Exertion-Induced Muscle Injury". In the longer term, Nina Cherie seeks to promote health and fitness through initiation of community-based prevention and intervention research with programs that provide exercise prescription and programming as well as lifestyle, nutrition, and weight management counseling to those who otherwise would not have access to such services. From a professional standpoint, Nina Cherie is the founder of Complete Health Solutions, L3C, a hybrid nonprofit health and wellness consulting firm. In addition, she holds current certifications as a Clinical Massage Therapist through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), a Health Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and a Group Exercise Instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Nina Cherie is also an active member of the American Heart Association (AHA) as well as the American Physiological Society (APS).

Coach Walsh is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach. He has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and completed his Masters coursework in Exercise Science as well. He has worked as a college strength coach for over 4 years and taught weight training and health classes at the university and junior college level.

Julie Brock's research has been published by the American College of Sports Medicine and Western Society of Kinesiology. She earned her Bachelor of Science in exercise science from California State University and is completing her Master of Public Health at American Public University.

I'm a 25-year-old former college baseball player with bachelor's degrees in both exercise science and psychology. I currently work at a gym and a physical therapy clinic in the Baltimore area, and I mostly play baseball and write during what free time I have. I've been told I have a dry sense of humor.

Paula Stephens has crafted a life and career around her passions. She holds a masters degree in exercise physiology, has worked as a personal trainer and national presenter of fitness workshops. Working in cardiac rehab prompted her to reposition herself in her field in order to be more proactive in providing people access to exercise opportunities before they had a cardiac event. Currently she runs a large community based fitness and wellness program. One of Paula's natural gifts is connecting to people both as a professional mentor and personal trainer in a way that enables people to surpass personal barriers in their lives. Personally Paula lives the life she espouses. After qualifying at the Tucson Marathon she ran the coveted Boston Marathon in 2007. She actively engages in the Colorado lifestyle by trail running, mountain biking and snowboarding. Paula believes we all still hold an innate connection to nature and the great outdoors. She is surrounded by a loving brood of men including 4 sons. She blames them for pushing her snowboarding limits and teaching her how wonderful life can be when you just let go.

AKA "The Fat Princess No More"! Lori Wengle is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Coach, Motivational Speaker living Michigan. After being obese for most of her life, childhood through her late 20's, she lost 107lbs and has kept it off and became a personal trainer. Lori is the creator and author of Change Your World Fitness Personal Trainer in a Box and author of The Fat Princess No More, a 107lb Weight Loss Success Story. Visit http://www.thefatprincessnomore.com to register to receive latest and greatest tips on fitness and healthy eating!

Gener Jones helps women achieve younger faces. As a health practitioner, Ms. Jones has experience in facial anatomy, physiology, and dermatology. As a thirtysomething woman, Ms. Jones understands that health and beauty practices are not always easy to integrate into a busy life. So, she built on her background to study the most effective facial exercise techniques and to develop them into efficient exercises that can be done quickly and yet still achieve fast results. Her connections in the heath, beauty, fitness, and film industries encouraged her to share her five minute "fountain of youth" exercise routine with the world. As a busy woman, she is happy to stay out of the limelight and, instead, let her effective, efficient, and empowering facial exercises speak for themselves. Gener Jones' unique FiveIn5 system takes moments to learn and minutes to perform and can help to smooth wrinkles, lift the face, minimize the impact of fatigue and time, and create a youthful appearance.

I have a B.S. in Applied Exercise Science from Springfield College in MA. I also have been personal training for 4 years.

I have coached hundreds of women during pregnancy and delivery to achieve their perfect birth. I have been an exercise and health coach for pregnant women for over 5 years providing pregnant women with their highest health and fitness

I am a 26 year old graduate at the University of South Carolina. I have my Exercise Science degree and plan on attending grad school for physical therapy in the fall. I enjoy writing about health, fitness and wellness.

Former exercise science professional and now a legal professional with academic training in cross-cultural communication and asian racism

Tom Gifford is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise and also holds a B.S. degree in Kinesiology - Movement Science. Tom specializes in fat loss training that is engaging, effective, and time efficient.

I have been in the Health field for 17 years, have a Certificate in Nutrition, am Certified Medical Assistand, have B.S. in Exercise Physiology and Masters in Business. Have worked at medical clinics, physical therapy clinics and for medical coding. Also teach health classes

Dr. Michelle Unrau is the founder of the TaikoFit Drumming Workout, a novel exercise program that combines elements of Japanese taiko drumming and aerobics since 2002. She is also the Director for Group Exercise for a women's-only fitness chain in Vancouver, Canada.

I am currently a student studying biology and exercise sports science. I intend to study physical therapy in graduate school following graduation.

I own a womens only fitness & nutrition club. I am also an Independent Representative with Herbalife International. I am very educated on weight-loss,health & nutrition,exercise and physical fitness.I am dedicated to serving others with their health.

I am a 42-year-old freelance writer who likes to read books with my children, listen to music, exercise and write all sorts of short stories and articles.

I am gymnastics coach with 6 years coaching experience. My gymnastics coaching education comes from New Zealand, where i have reached a Level WAG and Level 3 MAG qualification. I also have a Bachelor Degree in Health Science, with a major in Exercise Science from Massey Univ

My name is Ken Bendor and I have a double Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics and Exercise Science

Mamacat is the mother of two adventurous cubs, lover of animals, needlework junkie (mostly knitting and crochet), and exercise enthusiast.