The Alabama Department of Public Health is one of eight state health departments selected to receive grants to support the development of physical activity and nutrition programs in partnership with selected... View More

A new study found that the rate of new cases of diabetes in the UK rose by 74% between 1997 and 2003 and has now overtaken the rate in North America, which has one of the highest incidences of diabetes... View More

When it comes to the hippocampus, a brain structure vital to certain types of memory, size matters. Numerous studies have shown that bigger is usually better. Now researchers have found that elderly adults... View More

There are three different ways to strengthen the posterior rotator cuff. According to EMG studies, the most effective ways to isolate maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) are: Side-lying external... View More

Regular long-distance running can help prevent the metabolic syndrome, a group of diseases that can lead to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, says a study published in the March edition of Medicine... 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

Young adults today aren't any healthier than 10 to 15 years ago, and in some cases — obesity, for one — they are significantly less so, says a federal report on the nation's health released... View More

Overweight women who exercised one to two hours a week lost several pounds in six months without dieting, a study shows. But those who exercised the most — about three hours a week — didn't... View More

Physical activity interventions need to address the specific needs of sedentary individuals, according to a top researcher. Lynda Ransdell, PhD, recognized for her research in women's physical activity... View More

The new edition of Bigger, Faster, Stronger offers the most current strength training techniques and exercise variations, with updates on instruction and coaching points for the squat, deadlift, clean... View More

State and local policies, if accompanied by adequate funding, can help build healthy schools and communities that offer sidewalks, open space and ample opportunity for physical activity, according to research... View More

Researchers reviewing 25 studies on protein suggest that the protein in eggs makes a valuable contribution to muscle strength, helps to satisfy hunger and provides a source of sustained energy. They suggest... View More

Thoroughly updated with the latest research and expanded to better support the business case for worksite programs, ACSM’s Worksite Health Handbook, Second Edition, has the following features: An... View More

Lifestyles Technologies, Inc., announced today that it has formally launched the DietMaster Med Weight Management System to the health and fitness market place. This complete weight management solution... View More

For women who are obese during pregnancy there is an associated increased risk of certain birth defects, such as spina bifida and neural tube defects, although the absolute increase in risk is likely to... View More

Balanced Body recently partnered with Star Trac to offer select cardiovascular equipment online: S-UBx Upright Bike, S-RBx Recumbent Bike, S-TBTx Total Body Trainer and S-TRx Treadmill. The Star Trac equipment... View More

The judging panel for this year's momentous fitness award, 2009 PFP Trainer of the Year, has made the decision, and those contending to be the next big new name in the industry are: Bret Bondlow,... View More

Many fitness pros mistakenly believe that their knowledge has real, marketable value, that just because they have multiple certifications, a bachelors or a masters, they should be compensated. But it is... View More

A great reference for those of us who don't specialize in yoga but want to use bits of it in our training repertoire, Beth Shaw's YogaFit features basic exercises, cuing on getting into the pose, holding... View More

A great reference for those of us who don't specialize in yoga but want to use bits of it in our training repertoire, Beth Shaw's YogaFit features basic exercises, cuing on getting into the pose, holding... View More