This particular Functionally Fit feature is second in a series of exercises you can use to maximize shoulder functionality and health. Visit our archives and continue to check out our E-News to view the... View More
January is the month that separates successful trainers who build lucrative careers from those who never quite find their foothold. The difference is intensity. Some trainers arrive earlier, look better,... View More
Throughout the news in television and online, obesity seems like an unstoppable monster. Kids are being diagnosed with adult diabetes, nations are spending billions of dollars combating their weight problems,... View More
New research published in the international journal Neurobiology of Aging by Marc Poulin, PhD, DPhil, finds that being physically fit helps the brain function at the top of its game. An Alberta Heritage... View More
While some emerging technologies can create environments that require very little physical effort, one Kansas State University researcher thinks games like Nintendo's Wii Fit can help promote physical... View More
IDEA Health & Fitness Association offers common-sense tips for implementing a successful weight loss strategy to ring in the New Year. At a time when New Year's resolutions are swirling about, there is... View More
Most of us have our private ways of assessing how fat we are. We feel our pants getting snug — or loose, if we’re lucky. But there are more objective ways to answer the question. The January... View More
Registration is open for courses that begin February 9 for five professional development certificate programs in Personal Fitness Training; Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness and Sports; Fitness Business... View More
If you’re thinking about New Year’s resolutions, consider making 2009 the year you try eating the Mediterranean way. It’s not only delicious but also appears to protect against heart... View More
Carol Kennedy-Armbruster and Mary M. Yoke have completely revised their successful group exercise text. Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, Second Edition (Human Kinetics 2009) highlights the commonalities... View More
From recalled tomatoes to calorie counts on menus, food and health was a big part of the news in 2008, and it looks to again have a high profile in 2009. Here are five food-related topics and trends to... View More
Power Systems’ new Premium Aerobic Bar Vertical Storage Rack offers a storage solution for weighted aerobic bars. Featuring six storage compartments, this solidly constructed steel rack holds... View More
A testosterone-laden read, this book is great for any trainer who has a client focused primarily on building an amazing chest, back and arms. You wont find many functional exercises, but you will find... View More
This particular Functionally Fit feature is second in a series of exercises you can use to maximize shoulder functionality and health. Visit our archives and continue to check out our E-News to view the... View More
This particular Functionally Fit feature is a first in a series of exercises you can use to maximize shoulder functionality and health. Visit our archives and continue to check out our E-News to view the... View More
Retaining clients is a critical concern of all businesses - personal trainers are no exception. The costs associated with acquiring new personal training clients (marketing, initial assessments, promotions,... View More
As a fitness professional, you have an enormous amount of influence in the gym. Your clients hold what you say in high regard, and chances are they work hard outside of the gym so that you aren't disappointed... View More
Have you ever wondered what makes a great personal fitness trainer? What separates a mediocre personal trainer from an incredible personal trainer? Sort of an important question, right? Here are the four... View More
As a fitness professional, you have an enormous amount of influence in the gym. Your clients hold in high regard what you say, and chances are they work hard outside of the gym so that you aren't disappointed... View More
The January issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association features research studies focusing on everyday eating habits of consumers. Researchers look at why sack lunches may not always... View More
