The more a child is familiar with logos and other images from fast-food restaurants, sodas and not-so-healthy snack food brands, the more likely the child is to be overweight or obese. And, unfortunately,... View More
A new study from researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham claims that a common weight-loss tactic of increasing the feeling of being full by eating more fruits and vegetables is not an effective... View More
Obese adults who lose at least 5 percent of their body weight report that they sleep better and longer after six months of weight loss, according to a new study. The results were presented Tuesday at the... View More
StrongBoard Balance fitness posters are now being packaged with the purchase of new boards, while laminated and downloadable versions are for sale on the StrongBoard Balance site. The poster offers
I have a growing reputation in the fitness industry it seems, as a business systems expert. I don't know how this happened, for as long as I can remember I found myself confounded and confused about how... View More
The National Business Group on Health (NBGH) has again recognized Chrysler Group LLC as one of the nation's leading corporations providing comprehensive programs that enable a healthy workplace and promote... View More
New accessory allows women to incorporate their fitness trackers into their wardrobe outside the gym CALGARY, Alberta, June 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Dress.UP Fitness Bracelets Inc. has launched a... View More
As you may have seen on the news last week, pumping iron isn't as easy as it looks. Even President Obama needs a little assistance with his form (See video). That's why Les Mills overhauled the design... View More
The medical community has long praised the health benefits of adhering to a Mediterranean diet. Fromreducing risk of peripheral artery disease to minimizing type 2 diabetes risks, it seems the healthy... View More
The event that many of us have been anticipating for the last 4 years is finally here. Yes, the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil is happening as we speak. It is time for each country to come together as one... View More
The International Youth Conditioning Association, the leading global provider of youth fitness and sports performance education and certifications, is excited to announce that it has appointed a new brand... View More
Do you work out for health benefits and feel you are exercising more than enough? You might be among the many Canadians who overrate how hard they work out or underestimate what moderate intensity exercise... View More
As children, many of us were forced to finish all the broccoli on our dinner plates, but new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, MD, suggests new benefits of... View More
Obesity and diabetes are among the fastest growing health problems in the world, and the hunt is in for a pill that can fight the problem. Now a Danish/British team has come up with a smart tool that will... View More
In the prior two columns, I addressed gluteal activation and overcoming TFL dominance to maximize mechanics. This exercise adds a single-leg component with external load to train the hips, core and lower... View More
As I’ve watched the industry evolve, particularly over the last 3 years as editor of PFP, I see the industry continue to move in two paradoxical directions. In one direction, the number of seemingly... View More
Our industry is saturated with gyms, boutiques, studios and personal trainers. It is a crowded marketplace with lots of competition. This can be a double edge sword; it can push you to get better or pound... View More
In recent months, there has been much debate surrounding vitamin D. Some studies have suggested that a high level of the vitamin benefits our health, while others have reported that there is not enough... View More
A new study shows that walking reduces risk of functional limitation associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA). In fact, the study funded in part by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and... View More
