Although the prevalence of obesity and obesity-attributable deaths has steadily increased, the resultant burden of disease associated with obesity has not been well understood. A new study published in... View More
More than half of adult Americans take dietary supplements in the belief they will keep them healthy, help them lose weight, or increase vitality and drive, but according to Consumer Reports, they may... View More
The Health Department is launching a new awareness campaign, which debuts in the subway system this morning. In the spirit of last year's "Pouring On the Pounds" campaign, it urges New Yorkers to consider... View More
Editor's Note: "The Boomers" is a miniseries on how you can make the baby boomer market successful within your fitness business. Part four, "The Effects of Aging" explores the ways the body changes over... View More
Obese older adults are more likely to use walkers, canes and other mobility devices at a younger age, and may run the risk of using them incorrectly, according to new research from Purdue University. "Baby... View More
In his latest Functionally Fit, Brian demonstrates the Trunk-Loaded Anti-Valgus Single Leg Squat, which is designed to improve single leg hip/knee strength and stability.See 'Related Resources' below for... View More
TUESDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) -- Worried about whether the weight you just lost will stay lost? Seeking out the right Web site might help, a new study suggests. People who shed pounds and then consistently... View More
A new study by researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Cambridge University and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has found that even light or moderate intensity physical... View More
A new study published in the August 2010 journal, Appetite, further demonstrates that people who consume low-calorie sweeteners are able to significantly reduce their caloric intake and do not overeat.... View More
A team of European researchers have found that reducing meat consumption may be a key factor in losing weight and maintaining an healthy body weight. The researchers wrote in The American Journal of Clinical... View More
If you're familiar with the training industry, you know some trainers start their own businesses, take off, build stacked client rosters and rapidly grow their business from there. Others don't do quite... View More
Champaign, IL-- Expensive weight machines may provide strength gains and increased muscle mass, but according to strength and conditioning expert Phil Page, strength bands are just as effective. "Research... View More
A UQ academic's research into whether nature or nurture influences the development of gut flora has been published in Nature and may hold the key to understanding obesity. Dr Florent Angly said the fundamental... View More
A simple community program has been shown to be effective in preventing excess weight gain commonly experienced by young mothers. The research, published online in the British Medical Journal has found... View More
NDSUNorth Dakota State UniversityHealth, Nutrition and Exercise SciencePO Box 6050, Dept 2620Fargo, ND 58108701-231-8093Personal Fitness Professionals Knowledge of MRSADear Personal Fitness Professional:We... View More
A college quarterback coming into the locker room with a dislocated shoulder wouldn't care whether the athletic trainer taking care of him is male or female - or would he? A study from North Carolina State... View More
In the sixth installment of his TRX Suspension Trainer series, Brian demonstrates the BOSU Suspended Body Saw, which is intended to improve upper body/core strength and shoulder stability.See 'Related... View More
A great gift to give clients just starting a training program, The Skinny On Willpower: How to Develop Self-Discipline is a quick read with fun illustrations that can inspire anyone in less than an hour.... View More
New research evaluating the effectiveness of a broad selection of popular slimming supplements sold in pharmacies and health food shops has found no evidence that any of them facilitate weight loss beyond... View More
As many people droop into the vacation state of mind, it's the perfect time to refocus on your business. We are halfway through the year; are you still working toward the goals you set in January, or have... View More
