Articles by Jared Jones

The Normal Percentage of Body Fat for Women

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Jared Jones

Many things play a role in a person's body composition, including gender, diet, fitness level, genetics and activity level. When evaluating body fat, it is important to remember that it's not only high levels of fat that can be a risk, but also levels that are too low.

How Much Weight Can You Lose If You Work Out 20 Min a Day?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jared Jones

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise each week. Moderate intensity exercise is defined as 50 to 65 percent of maximum, and ACSM's recommendations are the most basic requirements to elicit changes in sedentary individuals.

Based in Las Vegas, Jared Jones' fitness experience includes being an educator, an athletic coach, and an individual and group trainer. His educational degrees include a B.S. in physical and health education, and an M.S. in human movement. He holds advanced specializations from the NASM in corrective exercise and performance enhancement. In addition, he teaches for World Intsructor Training Schools' personal training program.