May 7 2008
The latest gaming for health trends including "exergaming," health elements in popular commercial games (e.g. a disease being unleashed inadvertently on the population in World of Warcraft) and sophisticated,... View More
May 7 2008
The NSCA Certification Commission is excited to announce the highly anticipated Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Third Edition is now available for preorder at www.nsca-cc.org. The third... View More
April 30 2008
The NSCA Certification Commission is excited to announce an additional tool for exam hosts to use to schedule an exam in their area. Individuals who would like to have the Certified Strength and Conditioning... View More
April 30 2008
Hundreds of walkers from throughout Wisconsin, along with their friends and family members, have already registered for the fourth annual Walk Wisconsin, the Midwest's premier walking event, taking place... View More
April 25 2008
The NCCA accredited the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Personal Fitness Trainer Certification for a five-year period, expiring March 31, 2013, during its recent meeting. Founded... View More
April 25 2008
Star Trac is set to support returning military veterans on their path to rehabilitation through Road 2 Recovery, a non-profit organization aimed at creating Spinning and outdoor cycling rehabilitation... View More
April 23 2008
I Lost It at the Club!, a fitness industry weight loss and healthy living initiative coordinated by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and sponsored by Michael Foods AllWhites,... View More
April 18 2008
Star Trac, the fastest growing commercial fitness equipment company, in partnership with Mad Dogg Athletics, the program creators of Spinning, and Sportsgrants, a non-profit event production company, presents... View More
April 18 2008
The NSCA Certification Commission is excited to announce the newest edition of Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training that has been expanded from 38 to 57 exercises. Developed by the NSCA Certification... View More
April 4 2008
IDEA Health & Fitness Association announces the program for the 26th annual IDEA World Fitness Convention, with a slate of more than 250 sessions, including 129 sessions debuting this year. The event features... View More
April 4 2008
For the first time in history, individuals affected by obesity will gather to bring national attention to the obesity epidemic in the heart of the United States government in Washington, DC. On June 17,... View More
April 4 2008
Training principles are ideal for beginning and intermediate weightlifters. But according to fitness expert Joe Wuebben, experienced lifters require aggressive training to continue to see increases in... View More
March 26 2008
The NSCA Certification Commission is excited to announce that a new edition of the most-preferred exam preparation textbook for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam will be available... View More
March 14 2008
The Medical Fitness Association and AARP have joined forces to challenge older adults to walk for health for 10 weeks leading up to the MFA-sponsored Medical Fitness Week, April 21-27, 2008. AARP research... View More
March 12 2008
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) today announced that more than 12,000 fitness industry professionals from 70 nations gathered to celebrate the associations 27th Annual... View More
March 5 2008
Polar, the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technology, today announced a partnership with the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) to create an enhanced personal... View More
Feb. 20 2008
This May, as health clubs across the country open their doors for free and become the Gateway to Healthy Living during the fifth annual Get Active America! month, the US Department of Health and Human... View More
Feb. 20 2008
The Medical Fitness Association (MFA) is sponsoring the Fourth Annual Medical Fitness Week from April 21-27. The goal of this MFA initiative is to promote an increase in physical activity levels in all... View More
Feb. 8 2008
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) today announced the 4th Annual IHRSA Technology Summit. The Summit will be held March 7 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM during the 27th... View More
Feb. 8 2008
It is no mystery that the childhood obesity epidemic is a growing concern throughout the world. Although many school physical education programs are doing an excellent job at teaching children lifetime... View More