When I started my business as an at-home personal trainer, before I pulled the trigger on spending any money on any advertising, I began participating in local networking events. I had a few objectives.... View More
Throughout history, milk has commonly been regarded as a vital part of a balanced diet. Popular sayings and slogans such as "Milk: it does a body good" and "Got Milk?" have brought milk into the mainstream... View More
The world of fitness is fast paced, ever changing, and quickly growing. We’re always seeking the newest, brightest, and most recent programs and techniques. But what if you went in the other direction?... View More
Chemicals supposed to be safe replacements for harmful chemicals in plastics are linked to hypertension and insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes, find scientists from NYU Langone Medical Center... View More
Achilles pain can be debilitating, frustrating, often long lasting. Traditional exercises for this pain usually include passively stretching your calves with a towel, going against a wall to stretch, and... View More
This article outlines a sport-specific strength training program for freestyle sprint swimmers. It also includes illustrations of specific exercises. Continued at NSCA>>... View More
Many of us grew up on a diet of white bread, chicken nuggets, peanut butter, and white pasta, with a few fruits and veggies thrown in. We know better now, but we all have our favorite dishes, like lasagna... View More
Confused about fat? You're not the only one. Countless times I've heard: "I'm eating so healthy, really watching my fat intake, but still can't seem to lose weight." Since the 1980's she the low-fat craze... View More
The third edition of Strength Training Past 50 by Wayne Westcott and Thomas Baechle has recently been released by Human Kinetics. Research focused on all facets of fitness for those over the age of 50... View More
Summer is officially here, which means many of us are likely to be looking forward to a well-deserved vacation. For almost half of those who are jetting off abroad, the ideal vacation involves sun, sea... View More
In sport, it is essential to work on crossing over and loading on the inside leg to change direction and maximize performance. This exercise incorporating the Step offers multiple options and variations... View More
When you're just starting your career as a fitness professional, finding your first client(s) can be a real challenge. It's a catch-22: without experience, you may not have the credibility people expect,... View More
With the uncertainty regarding the sustainability and future of the healthcare system, fitness professionals are beginning to see a unique opportunity... View More
Keeping hydrated is important when exercising, but drinking too much can be hazardous - in some cases even resulting in death. A panel of experts has published new guidelines to avoid fatal overconsumption... View More
A new genetic form of obesity and type 2 diabetes has been discovered by researchers at Imperial College London in the UK. The researchers publish their findings in the journalPLOS ONE. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>
A head of the publication of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, researchers have called for the US government to drop recommended restrictions on total fat consumption. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>
Fasting is commonly associated with the month of Ramadan. As you read this, billions of Muslims around the world are engaging in this declaration of faith that involves abstaining from food and drink from... View More
