Lebert Fitness, global leader in performance training tools, systems and education has justlaunched the Lebert Equalizer XL.The Lebert Equalizer XL is great for anyone over 6'ââ tall to get... View More
People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier and consume fewer calories than those who cook less, according to new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research. "When people cook... View More
Watercress is a dark, leafy green grown in natural spring water. For the past few decades, watercress has been used as little more than a plate garnish but is now seeing resurgence in popularity as one... View More
ccording to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014, reports to US poison control centers regarding energy drinks and children younger than 6 years old are alarmingly... View More
Many of my athletes and clients exhibit poor hip mobility related to sitting and repetitive activity. Limited hip flexor and hamstring mobility both contribute to poor hip disassociation. One method I... View More
One of the most effective and low-cost marketing methods for fitness professionals is through email marketing. If you're just starting your fitness business, email marketing is the first place you should... View More
As obesity rates rise, health professionals and policy makers scramble to help consumers resist unhealthy eating choices, often focusing on better labeling and improved nutritional knowledge. According... View More
If your morning ritual consists of making a grab for a takeout tea or coffee to get your much-needed caffeine fix, you are not alone. Caffeine is used by the masses on a daily basis to increase wakefulness,... View More
For the 70% of American adults that are overweight or obese, jumping on the popular-diet bandwagon may seem like the answer to their lose-weight-fast conundrum. However, an analysis of clinical trials... View More
Preschoolers whose parents have rules about what their children can and cannot eat have healthier eating habits than those raised without such rules, according to a new study by pediatrics researchers... View More
It is well known that exercise is good for the mind and body, but to what extent does the neighborhood or community in which we live affect our physical and mental health? New research from the University... View More
Given the rise in childhood obesity and known cultural shifts away from cooking, a review of cooking programs targeting elementary school children was conducted to understand program design and outcomes... View More
The American College of Physicians have issued new guidelines for people who have had a kidney stone to help them reduce their risk of another one. One of the recommendations is to increase fluid intake... View More
Four minutes of physical activity can improve behaviour in the classroom for primary school students, according to new research by Brendon Gurd. A brief, high-intensity interval exercise, or a "FUNterval,"... View More
Numerous studies have hailed resveratrol - a compound found in red grapes - for its health benefits, so much so that it is now available in the form of supplements. But a new study claims these supplements... View More
As Dan Trink highlights in the introduction of his new book, High-Intensity 300, there are few things in fitness that are more controversial than high-intensity training (HIT). While there are seemingly... View More
Shoulder pain and scapular dysfunction go hand in hand. I work with a lot of overhead athletes and pitchers. Keep in mind that throwers are expected to have some asymmetries. This exercise is an example... View More
Many independent fitness professionals, particularly new to the industry, have a difficult time pricing their services. When coming up with a fee schedule they often are conflicted by two things: how much... View More
