Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) a vitamin-like compound naturally produced by the body is best known for its potent antioxidant action. However, its key role in converting glucose into energy has made researchers... View More

Did you know that your waistline is a good predictor of your blood sugar health? Recent research indicates central adiposity is closely linked with blood sugar control. That is, individuals with... View More

Cinnamon, a staple in most kitchen cabinets, is considered one of Americas favorite spices. Its fragrant smell brings to mind grandmas apple pie, oatmeal cookies and warm cinnamon toast, which wouldnt... View More

This May, as health clubs across the country open their doors for free and become the Gateway to Healthy Living during the fifth annual Get Active America! month, the US Department of Health and Human... View More

Robyn Naymick-White has been drawn to physical activity for as long as she can remember. "I was a competitive skater, played softball, ran track and danced in the local ballet company," she says.... View More

What is Core Movement?The visible motion we see is the result of voluntary movement of superficial muscles. The beauty of that movement relies on complex patterns deep within the CNS (central nervous system).... View More

NUTRI-GUIDE is a fully effective, omnipotent and all-powerful nutrition dictionary that, just as your private nutritionist does, helps you to be healthful and eat a well-balanced diet every day. With balanced... View More

Finding quality employees is a major concern across all sectors of business. In 1999, futurists predicted that a labor force shortage would become a crisis in the US by 2010. We are only in 2008,... View More

Human beings are social creatures, and many of us require motivation from others before embarking on a successful weight loss regimen or a fitness contest — it is extremely easy to give in or give... View More

Fitness trade journals report a 50% growth in Pilates from 1999. Both consumers and trainers have been educated by fitness journals, magazines and the standard media hype. Pilates has been touted as the... View More

If losing weight were easy, two out of three Americans would not be overweight, and one out of three would not be obese. The only thing more difficult than losing weight, though, is not regaining some... View More

Most fitness professionals not only want to grow but also excel in their chosen fitness field and be recognized for their accomplishments. Being provided with opportunities to develop both professionally... View More

Let's imagine you begin your first day at a new health club, and you're the personal trainer hired to do the "intake" interviews with all new members. "Hello," you appropriately begin with your first appointment.... View More

Scientists found 70-year-olds who take regular exercise, eat well, and do not smoke greatly increase their chance of living until 90. The researchers estimate that longevity is at most 30% due to... View More

In a survey of 200 English general practitioners, the Mental Health Foundation found 22% suggest exercise to help people with milder forms of the condition. This compares with just five percent in a similar... View More

In a study conducted by the international Neck Pain Task Force of the Bone and Joint Decade (BJD) of the World Health Organization (WHO) and reported in the journal SPINE, researchers marginalize commonly... View More

Athletes at all levels of competition continue to search intently for nutritional strategies, which may confer athletic performance and recovery benefits. We are operating in an era of unprecedented... View More

Through both my articles and seminar series, I discuss the Art of Coaching quite frequently. The Art of Coaching infers that it is not what you know as a coach that matters its how you can relay it to... View More

Jimi delivers to trainers the basic principles for success based on his experience as a professional wrestler and personal trainer. Some of the topics covered include: believing what you say, doing what... View More

It is no mystery that the childhood obesity epidemic is a growing concern throughout the world. Although many school physical education programs are doing an excellent job at teaching children lifetime... View More