By uncovering the action of two naturally occurring hormones, scientists may have discovered a way to assist in the shedding of excess fat. The findings, published in the journal Cell, give new insights... View More
Just 20 minutes of brisk walking a day may be all it takes to lessen a sedentary person's risk of early death, says a new study. The researchers also found the risk of early death due to lack of exercise... View More
Increasing shoulder, torso and hip strength and stability is a common training goal for athletes involved in sport. Facilitating hip disassociation and kinetic chain linking with exercise is always a plus,... View More
When I first considered a career in fitness, I knew right off the bat that I wanted to start my own business. I come from a line of entrepreneurs, so you could say it was in the cards. Spend some... View More
Biotin, also known as vitamin H or B7, and often grouped with the B-complex vitamins, is a water-soluble vitamin that can be produced in the body as well as obtained from foods.This MNT Knowledge Center... View More
Older women with metabolic syndrome may be at increased risk of endometrial cancer, regardless of whether they are overweight or obese. This is according to a new study published in the journal Cancer... View More
For people with food allergies, vague warnings on food products - such as "may contain nuts" - can be confusing; is the product safe to consume or not? In a new study, researchers claim to have identified... View More
It's been well established among doctors and researchers alike, that babies with lower birth weight have a greater risk of having high blood pressure later in life.However, a Michigan State University... View More
NORTHBROOK, Ill. - "The MANIA Fitness Conventions are returning in 2015. The 3-day conferences serve over 10,000 health and wellness professionals and will offer eight professional training conventions... View More
Staying active allows you to age optimally, according to a study by King's College London and the University of Birmingham. The study of amateur older cyclists found that many had levels of physiological... View More
Lindsey Vonn, Derrick Rose, Tom Brady and Mickey Mantle have all fallen victim to the dreaded pop of the knee. Connecting the femur to the tibia, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is one of... View More
Older adults who have greater heart and lung health also have better memory recall and cognitive capabilities. The study, which appears online in the Journal of Gerontology, examines the relationship between... View More
Chattanooga, TN Jan 5, 2015 - PlayCore Holdings, Inc. (PlayCore), a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad range of play and recreation products, today announced the acquisition of Power... View More
In a new study, researchers have found that some obese people do not have the metabolic changes usually associated with diabetes, heart disease and stroke. This suggests that some obese people may be protected... View More
The third edition of Training for Speed, Agility, & Quickness has been recently released with even more tests, drills, education and programming information contributed by experts and edited by Lee E.... View More
Developing lateral agility, foot speed and coordination are important for weekend warriors, recreational athletes and competitive athletes alike. Jumping rope is an excellent way to improve all of these... View More
Achieving the first step of starting a career in fitness can be quite an undertaking: attaining a working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, programming, specificity, nutrition and even understanding... View More
Given the current rate of obesity in the US, you would be forgiven for thinking that fast-food restaurants have increased their portion sizes in recent years. But according to two new studies, this is... View More
