April 27 2009
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
April 27 2009
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
April 24 2009
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
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April 23 2009
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
April 23 2009
Fitness Anywhere was named to Outside magazine's second annual "Best Places to Work" list. Fitness Anywhere was ranked No. 22 out of 30 selected companies. The full list and related story is published... View More
April 23 2009
If you're like me, you get bombarded with information on the latest and greatest in training - dos and don'ts, how to make more money, how to maximize your time, how to place better ads, how to sell better,... View More
April 22 2009
The Colorado Physical Activity and Nutrition Program is encouraging families and communities across Colorado to participate in "Turnoff Week," by turning off their televisions and video games for seven... View More
April 22 2009
Drinking at least one glass of low sodium vegetable juice daily may help overweight people with metabolic syndrome achieve better weight loss results. A study, conducted at the Baylor College of Medicine... View More
April 22 2009
Staying slim is good for the planet, according to two UK researchers who concluded that because food production has a big impact on global warming, a lean population such as that of Vietnam will eat nearly... View More
April 21 2009
Fitness Anywhere has announced a partnership with Athletes’ Performance (AP), a leader in integrated performance training, to become the exclusive provider of Suspension Training equipment, programming,... View More
April 21 2009
It’s as common a morning routine as brushing your teeth, combing your hair and getting that first cup of coffee is to do some stretching, like touching our toes, the way we learned when we were kids.... View More
April 21 2009
It's getting hot around the Midlands inside yoga studios. A new twist on the exercise is rapidly gaining in popularity. It's called "hot yoga," a series of yoga poses done in a heated room - a very heated... View More
April 20 2009
Men with high cholesterol can do their bodies well through strength training, without the need for protein supplements, a small study suggests. Strength training is known to build muscle mass, aid weight... View More
April 20 2009
Fitness company Nautilus, Inc., on being alerted that counterfeit goods entered Canada, filed suit against the importer/distributor, SC Excel Technology, Inc. (dba Duro Fitness) of Montreal, Canada and... View More
April 19 2009
The benefits of physical activity and a balanced diet are well documented and form the basis of many public health recommendations. This is because each of these factors can independently influence risks... View More
April 18 2009
Exercise programmes are an effective option for preventing falls among older people living in the community. There is less evidence at present for the effectiveness of other interventions, such as home... View More
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April 18 2009
I sought out to investigate the revenue and profit potential of online personal training programs. You know, those online personal training services that promise to broaden your market base and increase... View More
April 17 2009
While qualitative research is increasingly more common in the health professions, students and practitioners in the fields of athletic training, physical education, fitness, and health have difficulty... View More
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April 17 2009
I just read an article at ABC news online on how artificial sweeteners in diet soda can actually cause people to gain weight (from a Purdue University study)! Though not fully researched and proven, your... View More
April 17 2009
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Name of Product: Bally Total Fitness,... View More