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Ken Alan

Fullerton, CA
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Ken Alan and Shannon Fable co-authored "Class Design and Delivery" in "ACSM's Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor". Ken holds certifications from ACE, ACSM, and AFAA. He co-stars in the Time-Life Medical exercise video series. Ken has done program design and choreography for seven Richard ... moreKen Alan and Shannon Fable co-authored "Class Design and Delivery" in "ACSM's Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor". Ken holds certifications from ACE, ACSM, and AFAA. He co-stars in the Time-Life Medical exercise video series. Ken has done program design and choreography for seven Richard Simmons videos. A Reebok University development team member, he helped introduce step training and many other programs to the fitness industry. Currently, he is trainer for BeamFit and Nordic Walking. Since 2005, he has been 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 author in AFAA's "Fitness: Theory & Practice", Human Kinetics' "Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults", and ACE's "Fitness for Travelers". Ken currently serves as an Item Writer for the ACE Personal Trainer and Group Fitness certification exams. less
Profession
Fitness Instructor, Wellness/Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer
Expertise
Activities: Aerobics, Choreography, Hiking, Nordic Walking, Personal Training, Stretching/Flexibility, Walking
Specialties: Aerobics, Back Pain Prevention/Postrehab, Core Training, Fitness Education, Flexibility, Group Exercise, Injury Prevention, Kinesiology, Lower Back Pain, Men's Fitness, Personal Training, Senior Fitness, Strength Training, Toning and General Fitness, Wellness Coaching
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: Cardio Brain Fitness

By Ken Alan
Cardiovascular exercise comes in two flavors: mindless and mindful. Why not layer cognitive tasks into your class design to train the brain as well as the body? Help participa...

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...
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