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
The health benefits of regular physical activity are well documented, yet only 32 percent of adults in the United States engage in regular exercise. Now a new study by researchers at The Miriam Hospital... View More
A study by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research of more than 40,000 women and their babies found that women who gained more than 40 pounds during their pregnancies were nearly twice as likely... View More
Many Americans rarely leave home without their phones, and that could come in handy for those attempting to lose weight, according to a new study. "Since so many people use cell phones and gas prices were... View More
The American Dietetic Association has released the findings of ADA’s nationwide consumer opinion survey, Nutrition and You: Trends 2008. The results were released in Chicago at the American Dietetic... View More
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today the release of the 2008 European Market Report, the most comprehensive publication and resource for information on the... View More
