Our body's activity levels fall and rise to the beat of our internal drums - the 24-hour cycles that govern fundamental physiological functions, from sleeping and feeding patterns to the energy available... View More
Exercise balls have steadily become more popular since they were first introduced. People who are on the ball find themselves rolling toward improvements in strength, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory... View More
When I began personal training, like most trainers, I thought about what my niche should be. I had just retired as a professional football player and I was burnt out from training at such an intense level.... View More
Over the past three decades, the prevalence of childhood obesity has more than doubled for adolescents and has more than tripled for children. And the likelihood that an obese child will become an obese... View More
In the last few months, I have seen a few great articles and comments on articles about all of the new trends and gadgets in exercise equipment. While many of us who have been in the industry see eye-to-eye... View More
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today the results of IHRSA's Monthly Trends Survey, which encompasses August club performance. IHRSA's monthly survey... View More
Functionally Fit starts a new miniseries, this time targeting the shoulder. Part 1 takes a look at an exercise using a BOSU balance ball, and it's perfect for stability training. See 'Related Resources'... View More
This book is a must-have for any fitness professional who is serious about affecting large-scale change. Motivating People to Be Physically Active applies the psychology of change to the one-one-one, group,... View More
In every training certification I've seen, the importance of planning and documenting a client's workout and improvement is well-stated. However, it's easy, especially with long-term clients, to slip into... View More
Attention weekend warriors: the simple act of exercise and not fitness itself can convince you that you look better, a new University of Florida study finds. People who don't achieve workout milestones... View More
The thought of a marathon, half-marathon or even a 5K event can be enough to send novice exercisers running for the couch. But setting running or walking goals isn’t as daunting as it may seem. As... View More
It's clear that personal training is a career, but does everyone view it that way? I'm not sure, because at least from my experience, the career progression for a trainer in the fitness industry wasn't... View More
IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the leading membership organization of health, wellness and fitness professionals worldwide with more than 23,000 members in over 80 countries, has published the results... View More
Wouldn't it be nice to have a crystal ball into which you could gaze and determine how to best shape your career within your club? Thanks to the folks at IHRSA (International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub... View More
Using humor in your personal training sessions By Anthony Goldsmith My father often used humor in his workplace. This made him very popular with his co-workers, made it a fun place to work and also made... View More
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) announced today that an out-of-court settlement was reached in its Fair Practice Lawsuit against the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)... View More
Obese people with sleep apnea who lose 10% of their weight have a good chance of improving their condition, a study shows. "This is good news because it shows that a little bit of weight loss can go a... View More
Being fat could become the leading cause of cancer in women in Western countries in the coming years, European researchers said Thursday. Being overweight or obese accounts for up to 8% of cancers in Europe.... View More
Physical therapist-directed exercise counseling combined with fitness center-based exercise training can improve muscular strength and exercise capacity in people with type 2 diabetes, with outcomes similar... View More
