A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine finds that increased physical activity can lower the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus progressing to type 2 diabetes mellitus. A common complication... View More
A number of studies have examined the link between reduced sleep in children and increased risk of obesity. Now, a new study claims to be the most comprehensive one yet, offering "compelling evidence"... View More
Precor, a leading commercial and home fitness equipment manufacturer, has introduced new Experience Series treadmills for fitness operators. The next-generation equipment, available now for order in the... View More
As fitness professionals, part of our job description is to motivate and inspire our clients to discover their best inner and outer self. But what happens when you, as the motivator, need motivating? Inevitably,... View More
The title of the article may seem confusing and even appalling to most. It may lead you to question my sanity after 11 years as a personal trainer. "How does he not know what our jobs are?" Just hold on... View More
Along with following a nutritious diet and avoiding risky behavior like smoking, part of a healthy lifestyle includes exercising regularly. But two new studies published in the journalHeart suggest doing... View More
Seventeen year olds should be barred from the front row of rugby scrums in men's matches unless they meet medical guidelines, a study suggests.Experts say that playing 17 year olds in the front row in... View More
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) indicates that brief bursts of intense exercise before meals (termed exercise 'snacking' by the... View More
We have all heard the saying, "life begins at 40." Now, a new study suggests that endurance exercise can, too, while still providing the same heart benefits as it would if started before the age of 30.The... View More
Certain risk factors - such as excess weight, smoking and high blood pressure - are known to increase lifetime risk of developing heart disease in women. But now, research published in the British Journal... View More
Maintaining or boosting your physical activity after age 65 can improve your heart's electrical well-being and lower your risk of heart attack, according to a study in the American Heart Association journal... View More
A new study exposes the risk of nutritional deficiencies in severely obese teens - both those who had weight loss surgery and those who did not. At least five years after undergoing gastric bypass surgery,... View More
Here's another reason to drop that doughnut and hit the treadmill: a new study suggests aerobic fitness affects long-term memory. Michigan State University researchers tested 75 college students during... View More
In order to further support trainers and gyms utilizing StrongBoard Balance, as well as attract new users, two new features have been added to the balance board's interactive consumer website. Through... View More
Nick Tumminello, founder of Performance University is one of the most prolific fitness writers, coaches and innovators in the industry. His recently released his book, Strength Training for Fat Loss, lives... View More
We all know that thinking about exercise isn't the same as doing it. But researchers from the University of New Hampshire have confirmed what may be the next best thing: just thinking about a past exercise... View More
Overhead athletes of all ages and abilities struggle with postural stability and kinetic chain energy leaks. Unfortunately, asymmetrical loading often creates unavoidable imbalances and movement compensations.... View More
Email marketing, when executed correctly, can be an incredibly valuable and cost-effective marketing tool for your business. To maximize sales, marketing a special program or promotion needs to be methodic... View More
People spend millions of dollars annually on exercise machines and products that are promoted as quick-fix solutions to achieving washboard abs. The real question, however, is how do those products measure... View More
Past research has suggested that people who eat lots of fiber have a lower risk of heart disease. Now, new research published in the BMJ finds that increasing dietary fiber intake after a heart attack... View More
