Motivation doesn’t work. It is an emotion: “I feel motivated.” And anyone over the age of 19 knows that emotions are fickle, subject to change for no apparent reason. It doesn’t... View More
Melissa Dilling, 28, of Indianapolis is losing weight by playing a numbers game. Every day she tries to limit her calories to 1,500 and burn off 500 or more with exercise. As a result, she lost 25 pounds... View More
Power Systems, Inc., a fitness and sports performance equipment supplier based in Knoxville, TN, is reaching out to its customers and giving them the opportunity to participate with the company in contributing... View More
Keep workingon those shoulders as we continue with Brian Schiff's Functionally Fitminiseries with the push-up plus, floor variations. The purpose of thisexercise is to increase overall shoulder strength... View More
Calling obesity an epidemic and one of the greatest threats to America's health and economy, first lady Michelle Obama said Wednesday that she would launch a major initiative next month to combat the problem... View More
Like most trainers, I have many clients who run. A runner myself, I definitely encourage running as a beneficial form of physical conditioning and mental relief. However, I’m not an... View More
It’s a new year, a fresh start, and a chance to drop those bad habits and acquire good ones. While getting fit, losing weight or being healthy likely topped your list of New Year’s resolutions,... View More
According to the pros, the personal training fitness experts at Fitness Together Franchise Corporation run one “fit” business. Named to Entrepreneur magazine’s 31st annual “Franchise... View More
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM ), a global leader in personal trainer certification and sports performance training, and its higher education partner, California University of Pennsylvania... View More
Entrepreneurs,by nature, are very independent. Typically, they come up with ideas, turn theminto concepts and then turn those concepts into money. In essence, they create business.They are the lions of... View More
Many people think the success of dieting, seemingly a national obsession following the excesses and resolutions of the holiday season, depends mostly on how hard one tries - on willpower and dedication.... View More
Almost any amount of moderate physical activity in mid- or late life reduced the odds of mild cognitive impairment by 30% to 40% in an ongoing cohort study, researchers reported. Men and women derived... View More
Americans may be tightening their belts. Or at least not expanding them. The percentage of adults who are obese hasn't increased much over the past 10 years after several decades of skyrocketing growth,... View More
After being in the fitness business for years, it’s easy to get a little jaded toward New Year’s resolutions. When 95% of people go back to their old habits by February and gyms that are packed... View More
If the New Year is increasing your desire for a ‘runner’s high,’ training for a 5k, 10k or even half marathon might be right for you. Having a race-day goal can help you stay motivated... View More
Briancontinues his Functionally Fit shoulder miniseries with tubing externalrotation pulls, a great exercise for rehab programs. The purpose of thisexercise is mainly to strengthen the posterior rotator... View More
The definition of insanity according to Albert Einstein is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” I believe that in our business, everyone wants to succeed.... View More
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) accounts for more disability in the elderly than any other disease. Running, although it has proven cardiovascular and other health benefits, can increase stresses on the joints... View More
Winter can put a chill on even the most enthusiastic exerciser's plans. It's hard to get motivated to go jogging when you have to sidestep icy patches. And who wants to go to the gym when you have to scrape... View More
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced the... View More
