LAKEWOOD, CO (July 18, 2007) Fitness Resources, an 18-year old company founded by Robert (Bob) Damashek was recently sold to the National Personal Training Institute of Colorado (NPTI Colorado). ... View More
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) recently presented Jeffrey Segal, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, with its coveted Personal Trainer of the Year Award for 2007. This honor, presented during... View More
Orthopedic procedures, including knee reconstruction or replacement (knee arthroplasty), total and partial hip replacement, and spinal fusion, increased by nearly 25 percent between 1997 and 2005, climbing... View More
Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center have identified a genetically-transmitted metabolic defect that can lead to obesity in some individuals. The defect involves decreased production of liver... View More
IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the leading membership organization of health and fitness professionals worldwide with more than 21,000 members in over 80 countries, has announced the winners of its... View More
Would-be moms often want to know how to trim their bellies after having children. But how actively do they seek tips for getting their bodies in great shape before getting pregnant? Until recently, that... 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
In the fitness world, the slogan, "No pain, no gain," means if you work hard enough at your exercise and diet regimen, eventually it will pay off for you. But in the world of managing employee benefits... View More
Today, the adult fitness group, including the expansive generation of baby boomers as well as an increasing number of generation x, is looking for a fitness program that goes beyond just improving... View More
For most fitness professionals, prenatal exercise is a topic covered by eight to 10 bullet points in the final chapter of their certification... View More
Training and wellness coaching are complementary services, but they are not necessarily a bundled package. In fact, many clients who diligently show up for their training sessions still struggle with weight... View More
As fitness and wellness professionals, many have worked hundreds of hours to hone their craft and have spent significant dollars to receive the education and certifications to allow them to positively... View More
As fitness and wellness professionals, many have worked hundreds of hours to hone their craft and have spent significant dollars to receive... View More
Training and wellness coaching are complementary services, but they are not necessarily a bundled package. In fact, many clients who diligently show up for their training sessions still struggle with weight... View More
NFPT 1st to Offer FREE CECs May 2007 NFPT offers free required ongoing education. NFPT protocols allow certified members to maintain their accredited NFPT-CPT through web-based study and secure online... View More
Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise, and it's just outside your front door. So, lace up your shoes, hit the road and walk this way to better health. "As a low-impact weight-bearing... View More
Nearly 10 years after public interest groups first petitioned for change, the Food and Drug Administration now requires food manufacturers to spell out for consumers how much trans fat is in the foods... View More
