A question I am frequently asked by fitness professionals new to the industry, is how to price their services even though they may not have significant experience. Pricing is an art form; so know that... View More
A paper published by Obesity Reviews compares neurological responses to reward in participants with obesity, substance addiction and non substance (or behavioural addiction, such as gambling.) It is the... View More
Yoga is a mind and body practice with historical origins in ancient Indian philosophy. Various styles of yoga combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>
According to a new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics, two correctable sleep disorders - chronic lack of sleep and sleep-related breathing problems - each double the risk of a child being... View More
How does our health measure up in the US for 2014? America's Health Rankings have released a new annual state-by-state analysis of factors affecting our country's health, celebrating the nation's health... View More
Many people drink and eat food from cans and plastic bottles, but this may be having an impact on their health. A new study reports that cans and bottles lined with the chemical bisphenol A could lead... View More
Some National Football League (NFL) players have been seeking out unproven stem cell therapies to help accelerate recoveries from injuries, according to a new paper from Rice University's Baker Institute... View More
The health departments of the nation's largest cities play a central role in developing innovative population health strategies for improving public health across the United States, according to a special... View More
Perform Better 2015 catalog is now available. This 100 page catalog includes the best name brands and the largest in-stock selection of functional training equipment in the industry. Filled with new, top-notch... View More
Vegetables, fruits, nuts, copious amounts of olive oil and a glass of wine with a meal; while the Mediterranean diet sounds like a the makings of a delicious lifestyle, it has also long been regarded as... View More
JimStoppani, PhD, has released the second edition of his Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength. As the title indicates, "encyclopedia" pretty much sums it up: thebook spans over 550 pages covering 381 exercises,... View More
Are you at work? Are you sitting down? You may want to get on your feet, as a new study has found a link between occupational sitting and increased risks of obesity. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>
All effective prehab and rehab programs for recreational and competitive athletes should build in single leg stability exercises. I like to use sliding exercises as one way to improve neuromuscular control... View More
In December of 2011, I listed five issues you should address with your accountant before January 1 (read article). These need to be reassessed (briefly listed below) on a yearly... View More
DESPITE a sequence of stellar performances by Britain's female athletes and team game players, coverage of women's sport in the Press still occupies a fraction of the space given to men, according to University... View More
Patients who are unable to use their muscles for extended periods of time - such as those who have suffered a stroke - often experience weakened muscles from lack of use. But now, a new study suggests... View More
Perhaps not all calories are created equal. A new paper, co-authored by Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute cardiovascular research scientist James J. DiNicolantonio, PharmD, challenges the prevailing... View More
