Speaker: Gary Nielsen, Fitness Manager

Gary Nielsen, a fitness specialist with  Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center, explains why your workouts should be designed according to scientifically based principles. He says people who are new to exercising will significantly improve their health and fitness when their programs are well designed. People who are seasoned exercisers can try new workout programs to overcome plateaus and improve their results. Nielsen also explains the FIT principle, which addresses the frequency, intensity and the amount of time a person should exercise.

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