Returning from IHRSA 2009 in San Francisco, I must admit that best advice was from author and marketing expert Seth Godin. Author of several best-selling books, including Purple Cow, Godin said... View More

At this year's International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association's convention and trade show in San Francisco, computer-based fitness games and health data for the web stood out as big trends. Inactivity... View More

I hate using the "R" word. It's almost as if the more times you say it, the more power to it you give. By definition, however, our country is in a recession. We've had several quarters of negative growth,... View More

"Think of them as role models for an aging America," writes journalist Lee Bergquist. In Second Wind: The Rise of the Ageless Athlete (Human Kinetics, May 2009) Bergquist takes us on a fascinating and... View More

When athletes are injured, they experience not only physical loss, but psychological loss as well. Injured athletes often experience anxiety about returning to play, which can affect safety and athletic... View More

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) today announced the conclusion of the association’s 28th Annual International Convention & Trade Show, where attendees from more... View More

Fitnessgram, the health and fitness assessment tool owned and developed by The Cooper Institute and published by Human Kinetics, has been instrumental in linking physical fitness and scholastic performance. The... View More

In light of recent secondary school sports safety issues in Kentucky, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) had followed with concern a proposed state bill requiring high school coaches... View More

Mats Thulin, a Swede who brought Nautilus equipment to his country in the 1980s, has worked for almost a decade to find a way to construct an exercise machine that would make negative-accentuated training... View More

Fitness Together Franchise Corporation and affiliated-company elements therapeutic massage, inc. have been named to the AllBusiness.com AllStar Franchises for 2009. Editors of the ranking considered some... View More

Adults need at least 250 minutes per week -- equal to 50 minutes of exercise five days a week -- to lose significant weight, according to the latest recommendations from the American College of Sports... View More

They're among the most popular pieces of fitness equipment, known for offering a great cardio workout that torches calories and builds muscle. Both the elliptical and the treadmill allow users to work... View More

According to the experts at Life Fitness, time isn’t the issue with elliptical cross-trainers, it’s all about intensity. A short, high intensity workout offers greater benefits than a long,... View More

In an effort to decrease the prevalence of childhood obesity and promote physical activity to children, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has announced a partnership with the Youth Fitness... View More

Older men with higher levels of fat appear more likely to experience declines in cognitive function over seven years, but the same association does not appear to occur in older women. Alka M. Kanaya, M.D.,... View More

Execution Stand on one leg with a slightly bent knee, holding the arms extended at shoulder height. Keeping the hands interlocked, slowly rotate the arms/torso to one side through the full available range... View More

A first-of-its-kind study of more than 2.4 million Texas students found that students who are physically fit are more likely to do well on the state’s standardized tests and have good school attendance.... View More

As an eternal athlete, I often think of life in terms of playing offense and defense. Like a basketball player, one must be good at both to succeed. Take your finances, for instance. It’s smart to... View More

A helpful book for assigning clients workouts they can do at home, Fit in 5 offers up a variety of exercises and quick workouts that can be performed with minimal equipment. Focusing on five-, 10- and... View More

Many people enter this field with great intentions. They love exercise and they welcome the opportunity to help others improve their lives and reach their fitness goals. However, not long into actually... View More