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

Dr. Singh presents simple steps for health that elude most of us. This book blends modern science and traditional philosophy for the essentials for mental, physical and spiritual health. This book is an... View More

Have you ever noticed the way your body just loosens up when your favorite song comes on? It doesn't matter if you're in the car or cleaning the house, you just feel compelled to move it! It works the... View More

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today that it has urged the Republican and Democratic national committees to adopt pro-prevention and healthy living language... View More

IDEA Health & Fitness Association (www.ideafit.com), reveals the latest industry research on fitness programs and equipment along with an update on childhood obesity in the latest issue of IDEA Fitness... View More

Subject: Leading national organizations have released an inter-association task force summary statement on the Appropriate Medical Care for the Secondary School-Aged Athlete. ... View More

With the downturn in the economy encompassing nearly every aspect of our lives, businesses large and small are feeling the pinch. MarketingSherpa recently published a survey stating that over 60% of large... View More

Being overweight or obese is not only a personal issue that affects one's health but is also a public health issue that impacts other people in society. A new study in the journal Health Services... View More

Body Bar Systems Inc., an official sponsor of USA Wrestling and a premier sponsor of the USA Womens Wrestling program, announced today that 2008 US Olympic wrestler Marcie Van Dusen has signed a contract... View More

Three studies published in the July 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine address diet and risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers found no association between eating a low-fat diet and diabetes risk,... View More

Physical fitness can help the mind, body and quality of life of people with early Alzheimer's disease and dementia, according to new research. "These studies reinforce the need for increased awareness... View More

A recently conducted survey of 18 leading US health and sports club companies has found that commercial health club financial performance improved for the first quarter ending March 31, 2008, relative... View More

To mark their 20th anniversary, STOTT PILATES is creating fitness history by attempting the Guinness World Record for the Largest Pilates Class! This record-breaking celebration of mind-body fitness... View More

Most adults in the U.S. will be overweight or obese by 2030, with related health care spending projected to be as much as $956.9 billion, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School... View More

A study published in the July 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine finds that overweight and obese women need to do more than just limit calories in order to sustain a 10% weight loss over two years:... View More

The age of your neighborhood may influence your risk of obesity, according to a new study from the University of Utah. The study, to be published in the September issue of the American Journal of Preventive... View More