Fitness Together, the world's largest personal training organization, opened 10 studios in January 2007. As a result, the Company now has 311 studios open and operating in five countries. The company also... View More
IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the leading membership organization of health and fitness professionals worldwide with more than 20,000 members in over 80 countries, announces that its founders, Peter... View More
The Cooper Institute was recently notified that following an intensive application process, its Personal Trainer Certification (CI-PTr) program has been granted accreditation by the National Commission... View More
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's Authority on Fitness, recently released results of its exclusive study that examined on-the-job physical activity of 10 common occupations. Based on Shape... View More
What is periodization? Surely you have to know that before you can appreciate what the essence of periodization is! Periodization is described by Tudor Bompa as a "process of structuring training into... View More
The first installment of our Coaching series discusses the importance of coaching and how it is essential in improving your professional life as well as that of your clients. While most people long... View More
Author's Note: This four-part series will share the commonalities, traits and strategies among successful fitness professionals that carry over to prosperous leaders in any field. The commonalities won't... View More
Americans are enjoying physical activity in record numbers, and it's no surprise that physical injuries are on the rise as well. Lower extremity injuries, including those to the hip, knee, foot and ankle,... View More
The landscape of the fitness industry and the personal training field has evolved dramatically over the last decade. As American consumers begin to be more and more concerned with their own health and... View More
His plan was to be a psychologist. But plans can change. Twenty-four years later, Rick Sikorski is now the founder and President of the largest personal training organization in the world — Fitness... View More
The wellness industry, a multi-billion dollar business, is so amorphous and so fluid in its evolution, it's hard to get one's arms around it, as is its consumer. The attitudes and behaviors of the wellness... View More
The first installment of our Coaching series discusses the importance of coaching and how it is essential in improving your professional life as well as that of your clients. While most people long... View More
The Hunt for Effortless Prosperity Capturing true prosperity is often an elusive goal for many fitness professionals. However, by simply adjusting your point of view, real success can find you. Author's... View More
Feel Better in 2007 Starting with the Eighth Annual Yoga Day USA Nationally Sponsored Workshops Offered Saturday, January 27 Yoga for Body, Yoga for Mind, Yoga for Life! December... View More
Yoga makes people feel happier, stronger and healthier. Just ask the over 17 million Americans who practice yoga regularly. On January 27, Yoga Day USA offers those who have not tried yoga the opportunity... View More
The Grocery Manufacturers Association/Food Products Association (GMA/FPA), the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and MatchPoint Marketing today unveiled Take a Peak, an innovative initiative by the food and... View More
In recognition of their long-standing partnership, GoodLife Fitness Clubs recently presented its first Vendor of the Year award to Life Fitness, the global leader in fitness equipment. The spirit... View More
Student participation in high school sports in the U.S. has never been higher. In fact according to the National Federation of State High Schools Associations, participation has grown from an estimated... View More
Fitness Together, the worlds largest personal training organization, has moved up in Entrepreneur magazines three Top Franchises rankings. The announcement was made by company CEO Rick Sikorski.Fitness... View More
When runners compete in hot and humid weather, its no surprise that athletic performance can suffer. As core body temperature rises, the risk of heat illness increases. A recent study out of Brigham Young... View More
