The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today that it has joined forces with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) to support World Diabetes Day on November 14.... View More
If you've just lost weight and are trying to keep it off, don't rely on diet alone to keep those unwanted pounds at bay. It may not be enough, no matter what kind of "maintenance" diet you follow, researchers... View More
Too many American adults are unaware of "pre-diabetes" and not enough take action to reduce their risk, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study released Thursday. People... View More
The combination of health risks known as metabolic syndrome affects slightly less than a quarter of the U.S. workforce and is linked to increased absenteeism and poorer health status, reports a study in... View More
An eight-year study of more than 14,000 male physicians found that taking vitamin C and vitamin E did not prevent cardiovascular disease. The findings for vitamin C are not surprising given the... View More
With Thanksgiving and end-of-the-year holidays coming soon, many Americans will eat, drink and get heavier. It is a challenging season for those working to control and reverse our nation's obesity epidemic.... View More
With over 10 million people participating in Pilates today, there's no wonder personal trainers are jumping at the chance to certify. By adding Pilates to their current repertoire, they can retain more... View More
Functionally Fit, PFPs newest e-newsletter column, is a series of tips to keep your clients routines fresh, exciting, but more importantly, effective. Check in every month to read Brians newest tip. This... View More
If obesity rates continue to increase then the number of cancer cases in the UK could double in the next 40 years, a leading cancer expert has warned ahead of a conference of scientists rganizedng in the... View More
Tufts University's Miriam E. Nelson, PhD, served as vice-chair of the advisory committee for the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans written by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services... View More
According to new research from the Monell Center, the degree of change in blood triglyceride levels following a fatty meal may indicate susceptibility to diet-induced obesity. The findings open doors to... View More
Personal Trainers earn on average less than $25,000 annually while less than 2% of the Personal Training community earns over $75,000. For the first time ever, a complete curriculum including expert guidance... View More
November is American Diabetes Month and the Journal of the American Dietetic Association takes a closer look at how family income can have an effect on a child's risk for the disease. Other studies... View More
The holidays are often as wonderful as they are stressful not only for parents, but for kids as well. It can be easy to skip meals, eat too many treats, and loaf around. University of Rochester Medical... View More
The number of children who take medication for chronic diseases has jumped dramatically, another troubling sign that many of the youngest Americans are struggling with obesity, doctors say. The... View More
A new study confirms that doing something as simple as brisk walking can boost weight loss while trimming dangerous belly fat and overall body fat. Scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research... View More
For the past several years, new fitness trends required facility owners to increase overhead with new equipment, new programming and specialized staff – often with little or no ROI. The logic behind... View More
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is teaming with Star Trac and HealthCorps to host Chain Reaction charity indoor cycling event, benefiting HealthCorps in its quest to... View More
To celebrate Allied Health Professions Week, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has prepared 10 professional recommendations that people of all ages can follow to get the most out... View More
