It's all over the news, even if it's not all over your town. You can't read a newspaper, turn on TV, radio, or the Internet, even get on Twitter, without being barraged with information - and scare tactics... View More
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest International Ambassadors: Egypt - Tamer Farag (Global Sports Company); India -... View More
As most runners know, aches and pains are a common part of training. However, according to a study published in the May/June issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, the real culprit for overuse... View More
Athletes who need to have their weight certified often ask whether they can safely manipulate food and water intake in the 24 hours before weigh-in. The diet-related strategies commonly used are restricting... View More
Gold's Gym International (GGI) and the Gold's Gym Franchisee Association (GGFA) today announced two key system-wide initiatives that will have a significant impact on the organization in 2009 and beyond.... View More
DiGennaro Communications office manager Theresa Piti took initiative Wednesday morning — e-mailing the 13-person firm with tips such as "always cover your mouth" when coughing to combat the spread... View More
One in five women between the ages of 18 and 24 are smokers, and most say they keep lighting up for fear of gaining weight. But researchers at Temple University have found that when it comes to quitting,... View More
The biggest survey of its kind, conducted by the Department of Health, found that children are not getting the recommended one hour of physical activity outside of school times. Almost half of children... View More
In 2005, the average American consumed 64kg of added sugar, a sizeable proportion of which came through drinking soft drinks. Now, in a 10-week study, Peter Havel and colleagues, at the University of California... View More
Just seeing a salad on the menu seems to push some consumers to make a less healthy meal choice, according a Duke University researcher. It's an effect called "vicarious goal fulfillment," in which a person... View More
Let's start with the textbook definition of positioning: Positioning is the process by which marketers try to create an image or identity in the minds of their targets. Ok, not bad. But why is that important... View More
Life's activities compete for time, and when push comes to shove, a workout is often the first thing to slide. When time is limited or you want to offer something different, yet effective, to group fitness,... View More
Whether you’re just starting out in the fitness industry as a personal trainer or are a seasoned veteran with years of experience, this thought has probably crossed your mind: “Am I maximizing... View More
Kaiser Serajuddin, a frequent PFP columnist/writer and personal trainer, recently got up close and personal about the state of the fitness industry with PFP Editor Shelby Murphy.Listen, learn and let... View More
Senate Bill 870 was introduced to the Massachusetts Senate by Richard Moore. The bill, if approved, would place a variety of costly, burdensome requirements on personal trainers wishing to practice in... View More
Deciding whether to franchise or go solo with regards to boot camps isn't quite as easy as choosing an ice cream flavor. Lucky for you, a feature to help you make this decison is now available exclusively... View More
Whether you’re teaching 40 health club members or 400 conference attendees, seek to include and inspire in your yoga group classes. Personally, I never bring notes, and I rarely write an outline.... View More
Over the last few years, one-on-one personal training has solidifi ed its spot as a popular service in the middle and upper income groups. During that same time, the profession of personal training has... View More
To all those who have come to know, love, work with and respect my friend and co-worker, Rocky Tharpe, I write this message of his passing. My brother Joe told me many times of when he first met Rocky.... View More
Brian Schiff continues his series on functional training with steps on how to perform the long step forward lunge, without a stride. This simple, two-step exercise is ideal for those with knee or patello-femoral... View More
