elements, the category leader in womens fitness clubs, has announced it will offer the latest GRAVITYSystem small group workout, from efi Sports Medicine, creator of Total Gym, as a fitness amenity in... View More
With the spotlight on childhood obesity, many families and schools are trying to address overweight and obesity as school begins. I have heard lots of chatter about what people are planning to do, and... View More
The most successful colleges and universities in NCAA Division 1-A sports rely on Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) credential holders to create a foundation for building... View More
YMCAs across the country have increased programs to address weight gain and obesity among youth and adults, according to a report by the YMCA of the USA, which studied changes in programming from 2005... View More
The focus of the second keynote presentation at the Club Industry 2007 Conference and Exhibition has shifted from medical wellness to sustainability. Phillip Mills, CEO of Les Mills, will be the keynote... View More
What Is a Vegetarian Diet? Once a fringy, unpopular notion dismissed by some as downright unhealthy, eating your vegetables is now a mainstream idea. If you're skipping meat entirely, you're in good company:... View More
Getting the most benefit from your training regimen requires a well designed plan and precise execution. The same can be said for opening your own business. Passion for fitness will only get professionals... View More
Continuing education is an important part of the NSCA Certification Commission's role in promoting the ongoing competency of its Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists® (CSCS®) and NSCA-Certified... View More
Curves® International Inc., the world's largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced a new partnership today with GlobalFit, the nation's leading provider of healthy living benefits, to offer Curves... View More
As part of its national response to a recent report that again this year, obesity rates climbed in 31 states across the U.S., today America On the Move Foundation(R) (AOMF) and YMCA of the USAs... View More
Book publisher Human Kinetics recently recognized Dr. Thomas R. Baechle, CSCS,*D; NSCA-CPT,*D, for his outstanding writing achievements in sport and exercise science. Dr. Baechle was presented with... View More
Source Distributors, Inc., a manufacturer of physical rehabilitation and fitness products, has announced a distribution agreement for the entirety of Canada between the company and National Fitness Products... View More
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a health and fitness solutions provider and certification authority, announced today that it has reached an agreement that makes the University of North... View More
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a health and fitness solutions provider and certification authority, announced today that it has reached an agreement that makes the University of North... View More
Health clubs are enjoying a robust growth, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), with memberships up more than 30% since 2000. In the past year alone, this... View More
It is well documented that while exercise may not cure many of the illnesses and diseases that are brought on by aging, it can definitely help to slow down or even reverse some of the adverse affects... View More
From the perspective of your prospects and clients, expertise is not a point of value nor of differentiation, it is merely the minimum criteria to allow you entry into the marketplace. The market does... View More
One of the most important characteristics that separate the great trainers from just the good ones is the ability to understand what's really working and to project the fitness trends to come in the months... View More
It is well documented that while exercise may not cure many of the illnesses and diseases that are brought on by aging, it can definitely help to slow down or even reverse some of the adverse affects that... View More
Positive psychology, simply stated, is the science of strengths and positive characteristics. It is, in fact, a relatively new field, being officially established by renowned psychologist and former American... View More
