The peer groups teenage girls identify with determine how they decide to control their own figure. So reports a new study by Dr. Eleanor Mackey from the Children's National Medical Center in Washington... View More

A new review of studies from UC shows that a little shove from the workplace may actually be the ticket to dropping weight. According to Michael Benedict, MD, and colleagues at UC, employer-based programs... View More

At my barbershop recently, I observed an interesting phenomenon. All the barbers there will cut the hair of anybody that walks through the door. Every new customer is an adventure in haircutting for them,... View More

This book covers age-appropriate activities and how to successfully set up the environment, equipment and drills so that children enjoy exercise and get the most valuable from their experience. Scott and... View More

Reducing the high rate of obesity in the United States requires a comprehensive, population-based strategy, says a new American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement. The AHA also recommends... View More

Obesity is an epidemic, and lesbians are nearly twice as likely to be overweight than heterosexual women.Sarah Fogel, PhD, RN, associate professor of Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing,... View More

The 24-hour fitness center is one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises, billing itself as an alternative to oversized and overpriced health clubs. But the explosion also has raised concerns... View More

Americans' struggle with weight has been a popular topic for years now, and it's no surprise considering that the National Center for Health and Statistics estimates 66% of American adults are either overweight... View More

According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 17% of teens are overweight, and the US Surgeon General reports only 25% of teens are active and get enough exercise. School's out for the summer,... View More

Aerobic cycle training and strength training do little to improve the ability of stroke patients to walk greater distances or at a faster clip, Australian and US researchers have found. Stroke survivors... View More

ight years after the release of the first edition of Beth Shaw's YogaFit, the woman responsible for the trademark combination of cardiorespiratory exercise and yoga poses brings more detailed instruction... View More

A new program developed by the US government is tackling the obesity epidemic by helping "tween" girls and their parents make small but important changes to build a healthier lifestyle. The Department... View More

"If you get to the point where you feel that you almost can't get up, that's when you know that you're doing it right," certified personal trainer Karianne Dickson called out encouragingly as she led 18... View More

Apple looks set to capitalize on the money making opportunity of tie-ups with the fitness industry, in particular by expanding its existing Nike + iPod system to gym machines. The current Nike +... View More

Obese women (those with a body mass index greater than 30) tend to both give birth to larger babies and to experience longer labors. Both of these factors contribute to an increased likelihood that a Cearean... View More

Newly revised and updated to reflect the latest research and best practices put forth by the American Heart Association and the American Safety and Health Institute, the fourth edition of Sport First Aid... View More

The NSCA Certification Commission hosted a delegation of visitors from South Korea in April 2008. The visitors, comprised of a professor and three of his top students, came to the Commission to discuss... View More

Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation today announced that it has appointed Michael Sheehan to serve as its Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1. Mr. Sheehan will also serve as a member of Bally's... View More

New government estimates show that nearly 24 million people in the United States have diabetes, an increase of more than three million in two years. This means that nearly eight percent of the US... View More

Obesity rates in the US are driving up costs for employers that provide health insurance to workers, but few companies have introduced programs intended to curb the trend, the New York Times reports. Nationwide... View More