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Ken Alan

Fullerton, CA
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Ken Alan and Shannon Fable recently co-authored, "Class Design and Delivery" in ACSM's "Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor". Ken holds certifications from and has served on various committees for ACE, ACSM, and AFAA. He co-stars in the Time-Life Medical exercise series, and has done progr... moreKen Alan and Shannon Fable recently co-authored, "Class Design and Delivery" in ACSM's "Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor". Ken holds certifications from and has served on various committees for ACE, ACSM, and AFAA. He co-stars in the Time-Life Medical exercise series, and has done program design and choreography for seven Richard Simmons videos. An original member of Reebok University's development team, he helped introduce step training to the fitness industry. Currently, he is BeamFit trainer, Nordic Walking trainer, and is a lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University Fullerton. Ken has been a member of PowerBar's TeamElite since 1995. He is a chapter co-author in AFAA's "Fitness: Theory & Practice", Human Kinetics' "Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults", and ACE's "Fitness for Travelers". less
Profession
Fitness Instructor, Wellness/Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer
Expertise
Activities: Aerobics, Choreography, Core Conditioning, Nordic Walking, Personal Training, Stretching/Flexibility, Walking
Specialties: Aerobics, Cardio Workouts, Core Training, Fitness Education, Flexibility, Group Exercise, Injury Prevention, Kinesiology, Men's Fitness, Senior Fitness, Toning and General Fitness
Degrees
BS Kinesiology, UCLA
Title
Lecturer
Company
California State University Fullerton
Company Location
800 N State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831, US
Website
www.kenfitness.com
Certifications/Trainings
ACE - Group Fitness Instructor
Verified
ACE - Personal Trainer
Verified
ACSM - ACSM Certified Group Exercise Leader®
Verified
CPR Certified
American Heart Association
AHA
AED Certified
American Heart Association
Liability Insurance
Fitness & Wellness Insurance Agency
Ken Alan's Articles

Sample Class: Think With Your Heart

By Ken Alan

Sample Class: One-Step, Two-Step

By Ken Alan
The start of the new year is a great time to add a new twist or two on an old standard like step training. “One-Step, Two-Step” is an interactive workout that combines mot...

Well Hello, Cooldown!

By Ken Alan
EBB BY KEN ALAN Well Hello, Cooldown! Appeal to older adults' love of show tunes. Many people enjoy Broadway music. Hello, Dolly! may be one of the best-known shows. The orig...

Senior Moments

By Ken Alan
The cooldown should be like frosting—sweet, smooth and so delicious that students want to stay until they finish the very last section of cake—err, I mean,...
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