To celebrate Allied Health Professions Week (November 4-10), the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) has prepared a 10-step guide that people of all ages can use to reduce body stress, prevent... View More
One of the biggest mistakes fitness experts make is failing to stay in contact with their clients and prospects. And even when they do send newsletters to their list, most trainers make serious mistakes... View More
A Similar PhenomenonIn 1911, researchers begin taking special interest in a horse owned by a German mathematician named Von Osten. The horse, aptly named Clever Hans, was reported to able to count, add,... View More
We all know that sleep is absolutely critical to feeling and looking our best every day. Quality and quantity of sleep takes front and center stage when it comes to our physical, mental and emotional performance... View More
The worldwide health and fitness industry will recognize the first annual United Nations-observed World Diabetes Day by kicking off an outreach initiative to educate people across the globe on how exercise... View More
Balanced Body, the worlds largest Pilates company, introduced the Pilates Arc (patent pending) at the 2007 Pilates Method Alliance International Educational Conference, which occurred on November 1-4 in... View More
Thanksgiving and the holidays are just around the corner, and, for many Americans, that probably means a digestive date with a big meal, as well as frequent snacking. Natrol, Inc., a premier marketer and... View More
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA) have launched Exercise is Medicine, a new program designed to encourage America's patients to incorporate physical... View More
When new clients hand fitness professionals their credit card, they are ready to change. But too often, our clients do not have the necessary tools for behavior change, resulting in these clients becoming... View More
Body Bar Systems, a premier fitness company specializing in products and educational tools for fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, today announced its sponsorship of The Trish Saunders Womens... View More
Elements for Women, the popular, upscale fitness franchise, announced that Michelle Khai has joined the companys All-Star Advisory Board. Elements features the highest quality fitness and lifestyle experts... View More
Hygenic Corporation/Performance Health Products announces the introduction of the new Thera-Band Rehab and Wellness Station, a compact, comprehensive, total body rehabilitation center for active care that... View More
As a woman-owned company, Peak Pilates is proud and honored to support and help bring awareness to the fight against breast cancer. We have joined with Shape magazine and the Breast Cancer Research... View More
Panasonic, manufacturer of the Core Trainer Exerciser (model # EU6441A), today announced the results of a recently completed independent study conducted by researcher Neil Wolkodoff, PhD, who has worked... View More
Health clubs across the country will kick off 2008 with I Lost It at the Club! an eight-week program designed to help current and prospective club members fulfill their New Years resolutions to lose weight... View More
Parents want to make sure their children are healthy, and instilling good eating and exercise habits is critical to that process. Despite this, more than 17% of children between two and 19 years... View More
James Hemphill and Robert Morea! As part of Personal Fitness Professionals Renewal Giveaway Promo, these two people were selected to win one Resistance Chair each, a product of Continuing Fitness,... View More
Phil Kaplan receives the PFP Lifetime Achievement Award from editor Kelli Calabrese at the 2007 Club Industry show in Chicago, Illinois. For his steadfast dedication to the personal fitness field, Phil... View More
