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
I am sometimes surprised by my fellow cyclists who are prepared to work hard in their training sessions and are happy to consume numerous supplements, but don’t like to eat their greens. By doing... View More
As more people live sedentary lifestyles, it seems that any type of movement may be good for us. A recent study published in theAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that fidgeting, traditionally... View More
It is always interesting to ask your fellow trainees why they lift weights. The answers will usually range from simply wanting to stay in shape to becoming a champion weightlifter, powerlifter, bodybuilder,... View More
More than 66% of Americans are now classed as either overweight or obese. But a recent study, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, shows that consumption of certain fruits and vegetables can help maintain... View More
A new report from the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has revealed that the highest rates of obesity in the US are concentrated in two regions, with 23 of the 25 states... View More
As more people live sedentary lifestyles, it seems that any type of movement may be good for us. A recent study published in theAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that fidgeting, traditionally... View More
Recently, I’ve been on the receiving end of two knee injuries back to back, and while rest is what the doctor ordered, I still want to improve my skills. My injuries come from the world of grappling... View More
Many parents will have breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of their children returning to school after the summer vacation. But rather than having to think of ways to keep them entertained or out... View More
There is a link between sedentary behavior and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a new study, and doing high levels of moderate to vigorous exercise is unlikely to counter this effect. Continued... View More
A new global study has identified high blood pressure, smoking and high body mass index as the top three avoidable risk factors for death and disease among adults worldwide. Among children under 5, undernutrition... View More
Strength asymmetries are fairly common in people, especially if they have suffered a prior injury or participate in repetitive activities and sports. Training lower the lower leg in a unilateral fashion... View More
Particularly if you are focused both on working on your business as well as training in your business, burnout at some point is practically inevitable. By nature of what we do as fitness... View More
The most successful brands develop "cult-like" followings. They create advertisements by getting their customersto talk about them... a lot. They have the community aspect down to a science.They build... View More
A research team from Sweden - publishing in the journal Rheumatology - says that a high body mass index in men may reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, though the same cannot be said for women. Continued... View More
People who think they are doing the right thing by choosing a diet beverage then do the wrong thing by snacking on sodium, sugar and high-carbohydrate goodies like cookies, ice cream, fries and pastries,... View More
The knee is a complex structure and one of the most stressed joints in the body. It is the largest joint, vital for movement, and vulnerable to injury. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>... View More
