People living in urban areas tend to report greater wellbeing if they have parks and gardens nearby, says a new study from the UK that suggests green spaces have a positive impact on mental health in cities.... View More
An analysis of obituaries in the New York Times suggests that the cost of achieving fame as a performer or in sport may be a shorter life. The Australian-based researchers, who analyzed one thousand obituaries,... View More
Among patients with a coronary heart disease or stroke event from countries with varying income levels, the prevalence of healthy lifestyle behaviors (such as regular physical activity, eating a healthy... View More
Overworked and stressed out? Look on the bright side. Some stress is good for you. "You always think about stress as a really bad thing, but it's not," said Daniela Kaufer, associate professor of integrative... View More
Progress on curbing the leading killer of athletes - sudden cardiac death - by spotting heart problems early, has been slow. But the development of a series of online tutorials for sports and cardiology... View More
Right, wrong or indifferent, our industry has segmented itself in a myriad of directions. Functional training, corrective exercise, CrossFit, bodybuilding, sports specific, the types of fitness programming... View More
A new study may help explain why being "apple-shaped", that is carrying excess weight around the middle, is more closely linked with kidney disease than being pear-shaped, regardless of BMI. Researchers... View More
Assessing anti-rotation pillar strength is important prior to loading clients’ spines with torsional activity. From a tall plank position, you can assess torsional control by observing this test/exercise.... View More
Fitness training without goal-setting is like peanut butter without the jelly. Where most people stumble, whether we're talking about fitness, personal or professional goals, is that they set themselves... View More
In last month’s article, "Starting Off On The Right Foot," I wrote about the importance of using a set of tools that would streamline your approach to training sessions, while giving you a scientific... View More
A new method in which a number of operations are performed simultaneously can provide people with tetraplegia with a better grip function and the ability to open their hand. This method also shortens the... View More
Studies show 97 percent of American adults get less than 30 minutes of exercise a day, which is the minimum recommended amount based on federal guidelines. New research from the University of Missouri... View More
The Abs Company (formerly known as The Ab Coaster Company) launched a new business and showcased its expanded abdominal equipment product line in Las Vegas at the IHRSA fitness show in March 2013. The... View More
Already renowned as a healthy treat when enjoyed in moderation, chocolate could become even more salubrious if manufacturers embraced new technology for making "fruit-juice-infused chocolate," a scientist... View More
Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., a global leader in equipment-based fitness education and the parent company of Spinning, Peak Pilates, Bodyblade and Resist-A-Ball, announced today the strategic alliance with... View More
Hedstrom Fitness, maker of the BOSU, and celebrity trainer Danny Musico have entered into a mutually beneficial, one-year promotional agreement in support of the Hedstrom Fitness portfolio of products... View More
On average, young newlyweds who are satisfied with their marriage gain weight in the early years after they exchange vows, putting them at increased risk for various health problems related to being overweight.... View More
Kettlebells have been around since the 1700s, when Russian strongmen first started incorporating the equipment into their fitness routines. Since then, despite the hundreds of exercise programs and equipment... View More
Older adults who have higher levels of blood omega-3 levels - fatty acids found almost exclusively in fatty fish and seafood - may be able to lower their overall mortality risk by as much as 27% and their... View More
Women tend to carry excess fat in their hips and thighs, while men tend to carry it on their stomachs. But after menopause, things start to change: many women's fat storage patterns start to resemble those... View More
