Many athletes struggle to avoid valgus collapse with deceleration and cutting maneuvers. Another common mechanical error seen is landing or cutting too upright, thereby elevating risk for a knee injury... View More
Before determining how to most effectively communicate with your clients, you first must understand your client on a level they may not even know... View More
Contrary to previous research, a new study claims prolonged sitting is not damaging to health if one engages in regular exercise. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>... View More
Like flowers in the sun, babies who are born in the summer months are more likely to become strong, healthy adults, according to a new study that investigates the potential effect maternal vitamin D exposure... View More
Living in a neighborhood where there is greater access to fast food outlets may affect bone development in early childhood, according to the first study to investigate links between neighborhood food environment... View More
A glass of red wine a day can improve cardiac health and help manage cholesterol for patients with type 2 diabetes, according to findings in a 2-year study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.... View More
PFP media announced the winners of its 2016 Trainer of the Year awards at Club Industry 2015. This is the 11th year PFP media has recognized excellence in the fitness industry, and the first year two winners... View More
If you’ve been working on your handstand for a while now, but are still struggling with your balance and endurance upside down, don’t worry - you're not alone. Ask any longtime hand balancers... View More
As I approach 40+ status, recovery becomes more important each year. Sometimes I wonder if I’d feel better now if I’d given proper attention to recovery in my younger years. But at this... View More
You just know your friend or family member could benefit from making simple changes to their training or nutrition, but they seem resistant to it. It is so obvious to you that lifting weights could get... View More
For many people, adolescence and early adulthood is a period filled with late nights and partying. But a new study suggests these late nights may have negative implications for weight management. Continued... View More
With more than 36,000 restaurants around the globe, chances are you have eaten at a McDonald's at one point or another, and many of you are likely to have indulged in one of the chain's most popular offerings:... View More
New research suggests that the ancient Chinese martial art Tai Chi benefits older people with a range of long-term conditions, bringing physical and quality-of-life benefits to those with osteoarthritis,... View More
In a fresh take on fitness and boxing, Total Knockout Fitness by Martin McKenzie and Stefanie Kirchner,offers a book and DVD package for anyone looking to up-the-ante on theirworkouts. The book is laid-out... View More
OPTP (Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products) has published the thirty-fourth edition of their semi-annual professional catalog. The catalog has been updated with several new items and now includes nearly... View More
Lower leg strength and dynamic balance asymmetries are prevalent in many clients depending on their leg dominance, activities, injury history and preferred movement patterns. Single leg strengthening is... View More
It may be a cliche; but words mean things. Effective communication, and even deeper, our choice of words, is integral to performing our job function not only for safety and to elicit desired results, but... View More
