So, why are we fat? And getting fatter? Most people would say it's simple: We eat too much and exercise too little. But University of Alabama at Birmingham obesity researcher David B. Allison, Ph.D., says... View More

People with diabetes should mix aerobics with weight training to get the best results in lowering blood sugar, a new study suggests. The combination worked best for weight loss too, compared to aerobics... View More

The best way to keep the weight off following a diet is to eat more protein like lean meat, low-fat dairy products and pulse foods such as beans and lentils and less high glycemic index (GI) foods such... View More

When is the last time you expressed sincere gratitude to each client? To your boss? To your employees? To your co-workers? To everybody who makes what you do possible? Tomorrow is Thanksgiving; consider... View More

A new study found that nearly 1 in 4 overweight American women "misperceives" her body weight as normal, while conversely, around 1 in 6 normal weight women regards herself as overweight. The study is... View More

In the latest edition of Functionally Fit, Brian adds tubing to add support and increase continuity of the Hip Flexor Stretch. This exercise is good for relieving hip and abdominal tightness, both contributors... View More

So many times in our articles, at least in my articles, Itry to focus on things that will bring value to our personal trainingbusiness. I try to show creative ways toearn new business, keep current business... View More

So many things go into building a successful fitnesstraining business that it is easy to neglect one aspect while working onanother. The-day-to-day work of booking and working with clients can mean thatyou... View More

Scientists at the Medical Research Council (MRC) have provided convincing proof of the direct connection between the FTO gene and obesity, obtaining the first direct evidence that overactivity of the gene... View More

As the weather turns colder, the U.S. launches itself full-force into cold and flu season. While recent research has correctly reported that exercise can help prevent the common cold, experts with the... View More

In the early 1990s, approximately 16,000 people had bariatric surgery in the United States. In 2008, it was estimated that the number of people who had undergone the procedure had climbed to 220,000, according... View More

When it comes to boot camps and group training, you'll find most trainers have an either/or attitude. You'll find them taking a stance behind one or the other business model and defending their position... View More

Whether you buy The Impact Body Plan for a client or for yourself, it is a must have. Author Todd Durkin is well on his way to becoming a legend in this industry, and you'll see why once you read this... View More

I have a quote taped to the inside of the notebook by which I live my life. That quote, by Robert Heinlein, reads, "In the absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily... View More

Resistance exercise (such as lifting weights) produces a different pattern of blood vessel responses than aerobic exercise, suggesting that it may have specific and important benefits for cardiovascular... View More

In a continuation of his BOSU series, Brian demonstrates an exercise that is great for a total-body workout, especially swimmers and throwers looking to improve scapular stability and trunk control. See... View More

Imagine a diet of Twinkies, Doritos chips, and other foods high in sugar and saturated fats, and losing lots of weight on it. That is exactly what Mark Haub, a professor in human nutrition from Kansas... View More

In high school, I ran cross countryand remembered loving it whenever I stumbled onto a song on my Walkman with abeat that coincided with my pace. Not only does the right music make a workoutmore enjoyable,... View More

Researchers at Harvard University say America's obesity epidemic won't plateau until at least 42 percent of adults are obese, an estimate derived by applying mathematical modeling to 40 years of Framingham... View More

People undergoing cancer treatment traditionally have been told to rest as much as possible and avoid exertion, to save all their strength to battle the dreaded disease. But a growing number of physicians... View More