Natalie Smith

Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

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Questions Answered by Natalie

Recommendations to lose excess skin/fat after weight loss of 50 lbs (2 lbs per wk)?

Weight Loss Weight Management Nutrition Client Advice

3 Answers | Asked by Louis Moore 37 days ago

Answered by Natalie Smith 36 days ago

Hello Louis Moore, Good for you, you must feel so much better, congratulations. With that in mind, y... read more

I have a 30 yr old female, overweight client just diagnosed w/ Rheumatoid Arthritis, what should we focus on and avoid?

Weight Loss Arthritis Exercise programming Client Advice

6 Answers | Asked by Lindsey Wold 37 days ago

Answered by Natalie Smith 36 days ago

Hello Lindsey Wold, To add, I would also add light to moderate strength training and discourage the running... read more

What do you think of using 'gliders' in a group fitness class...benefits/disadvantages?

Equipment Exercise programming Group Fitness Classes

5 Answers | Asked by Janice Johnson 41 days ago

Answered by Natalie Smith 39 days ago

Hello Janice Johnson, Yes, it is something I have used with success. Like anything else we use or choose to... read more

Do any of you include cardio bursts into a routine?

Program Design Resistance training Cardiorespiratory Training

8 Answers | Asked by Melissa Sigler 40 days ago

Answered by Natalie Smith 39 days ago

Hello Melissa Sigler,

Absolutely, I do; makes things more enjoyable.
Take care,
Natalie. read more

where in connecticut can I become a certified instructor

Certifications Zumba Fitness Instructor

2 Answers | Asked by Mary Jo Iandoli 43 days ago

Answered by Natalie Smith 39 days ago

Hello Mary Jo Iandoli, I would also contact zumba. Have you asked your instructor? Take care, ... read more

are there liability forms available

Forms Business Insurance

5 Answers | Asked by Michelle Brandt 44 days ago

Answered by Natalie Smith 40 days ago

Hello Michelle Brandt, I used the ACE form and a lawyer in my area tweaked it for the business and our stat... read more

I need to verify our employee's AFAA personal trainer certification. How can I do this online?

Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA)Personal Training Certifications Business

5 Answers | Asked by Sofi George 44 days ago

Answered by Natalie Smith 40 days ago

Hello Sofi George, It sounds like you may not be able to do that. Thank you to Joanne Duncan-C... read more

i have a fracture in my left fibula(leg).i was very active before. what exercises can i do to stay active without stressing leg?

Injury Exercise programming Injury Prevention

8 Answers | Asked by daya mayi 46 days ago

Answered by Natalie Smith 40 days ago

Hello Daya Mayi, Make sure you have your doctor's clearance for exercise; when you do, mention what you wou... read more

Exercise modifications for people with knee pain and postpartum?

Exercise programming postpartum knee knee injury Client Advice Interval Training High Intensity Training

8 Answers | Asked by jenn peterson 47 days ago

Answered by Natalie Smith 40 days ago

Hello Jenn Peterson, I like to go into a class with the basic moves and more advanced at the ready. The fun... read more

I'm having some clients ask me about Genesis Pure. I'm wondering what you as professionals know or think about this product?

Supplements Nutrition Client Advice

5 Answers | Asked by Gwen Larsen 47 days ago

Answered by Natalie Smith 40 days ago

Hello Gwen Larsen, We are made Human Pure; whereas, the body is a self cleaning mechanism. A healthy lifest... read more

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I need your feedback on starting semi-private personal training sessions.

Hello Gwynn Lindler, I would also go with two classes per week. I used the percentage instead of a fl... read more

Can you exercise a client with high blood pressure using isometric exercises

Hello Jo Murphy, I would advise against isometric for high blood pressure clients. Warming up should ... read more

what does flection and extension mean

Hello Fololina Tavita, You have some great explanations already. Here is another way to look at it: ... read more

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