STOTT PILATES and Can-Fit-Pro announce a successful world record attempt for the largest Pilates class following an invigorating workout that served as the grand finale of the Can-Fit-Pro Consumer Fitness... View More
In personal training — or in any exercise, for that matter — it is crucial to avoid reaching a plateau in one's regimen. Your client has specifically sought out your expertise and has a certain... View More
Editor's note: This article is the first in a series that outlines steps and key concepts for the trainer who has the desire to tackle the youth obesity epidemic. Youth obesity has become the epidemic... View More
Receiving referrals from physicians not only improves your fitness business, it also helps you build credibility and respect throughout your community. However, not all physicians will be ready and willing... View More
Retaining and attracting clients today requires more than superior client training sessions or a state-of-the-art studio. To stand out from your competition, you must utilize advanced online technology... View More
"Hello, I'm raw material with desire, integrity and hunger." That quote is precisely what we'd like to find emanating from the darkness in mining for human capital. For those who are presently accomplished... View More
When it comes to nutrition, some fitness professionals are afraid to utter a word, whereas others perform detailed analysis, offer individualized advice and devise complete meal plans. Confusion can exist... View More
If following a set of instructions was all people needed to get fit, we'd all be in our living rooms watching leotard-clad instructors on television. After all, toning up this way is cheap and convenient,... View More
Meet the latest dietary bad boy: gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. It causes some people serious health problems. But those people don't seem to be the only ones buying the... View More
Have you ever thought about the significance of a mission statement, your personal representation for your existence as a professional? By knowing and understanding your own or your teams mission statement,... View More
We're all familiar with training in our 'fat-burning' zone. But did you know that your fat-burning zone should be experienced throughout the day, even when you're not exercising? In fact, one of the biggest... View More
Why Your Website's Appearance Matters — But Less Than You Think By Lynn VanDyke There are many components to a website. Here are a few examples: 1) Design —... View More
When someone first starts an exercise program that you have created, they will probably see some pretty good results for the first three to six weeks. After that, it is very common that every three to... View More
IDEA Health & Fitness Association has announced the recipients of its 2008 fitness awards. The winners were honored as part of the award ceremonies at the 26th annual IDEA World Fitness Convention. ... View More
Recently, researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, a research organization focused on biology and its relation to health, published a study in the journal Cell on the results of a substance... View More
A study of 228 women has revealed genetic variants responsible for body shape. Based on work in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, research published today in the open access journal BMC Genetics identifies... View More
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today the departure of Chuck Leve, Vice President of Business Development and fitness industry veteran, effective August 31.... View More
It may, in fact, be possible to outrun death and even the creeping ravages of time at least for a while. Research spanning two decades has found that older runners live longer and suffer fewer disabilities... View More
People who lose weight soon after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes have better control of their blood pressure and blood sugar, and are more likely to maintain that control even if they regain their weight,... View More
As a club owner, manager or other staff member, have you ever wondered what seniors look for in a health club? Obviously, with the growing older adult population, this should be a concern for your facility.... View More
