Low muscle strength in adolescence is strongly associated with a greater risk of early death from several major causes, suggests a large study published on bmj.com. The effect is similar to well established... View More
Playing football or running for at least three hours a week could help teenagers counteract the potential damage to their bone health caused by prolonged spells of sitting An international team, including... View More
With the beginning of 2013 looming I am sure many of you have been working on your marketing campaigns and planning how you want your 2013 to play out. But have you sat yourself down in front of the mirror... View More
Contrary to popular thought, regular exercise before and during pregnancy could have beneficial effects for women that develop high blood pressure during gestation, human physiology professor Jeff Gilbert... View More
I'm sure most people would agree the beginning of each New Year has to be the peak of fitness awareness. You'd think just being in any aspect of the fitness industry that you are poised for automatic success... View More
Psychological factors can have as much-or more-impact on pediatric chest pain as physical ones, a University of Georgia study found recently. UGA psychologists discovered pediatric patients diagnosed with... View More
Looking for a way to help free yourself of persistent heartburn through lifestyle changes? The answer may lie in your body mass index (BMI), a test of whether your weight is too high. Frequent or persistent... View More
Hedstrom Fitness, manufacturer and distributor of the BOSU Ball, inked a deal this month for exclusive worldwide distribution rights to manufacture and market the Kamagon product line of water-filled,... View More
With increased scrutiny over the past decade by the mass media and several legislative efforts by local governments, you might think fast food has come a long way nutritionally. But has it really? Continued... View More
Another installment in a series of exercises featuring BOSU, Brian demonstrates an exercise that helps improve a client's range of shoulder motion. It is common to assess clients with latissimus... View More
The recent number of social media promotions, online ads, email marketing and pitches at industry seminars that offer private business coaching, masterminds, online coaching and everything in between,... View More
At the end of every year I'm always looking for ways that we can improve. I ask myself these 3 questions: 1. How can we expand our reach? By this I mean, how can we affect the lives of more people in our... View More
Aerobic exercise can help relieve the fatigue often associated with cancer and cancer treatment, according to Cochrane researchers. Their updated systematic review strengthens findings from an earlier... View More
Children need a minimum of seven minutes a day of vigorous physical activity, demonstrates recently published findings by University of Alberta medical researchers and their colleagues across Canada. "If... View More
As the holiday season approaches, celebrations will be full of good cheer, family fun, and most of all food. But how can we enjoy ourselves without popping a button? Though the holidays are joyful, the... View More
An ingredient in green tea that helps reduce blood sugar spikes in mice may lead to new diet strategies for people, according to Penn State food scientists. Mice fed an antioxidant found in green tea --... View More
As the first certification provider in the United States to earn approval by the European Health & Fitness Association (EHFA) Standards Council, fitness professionals certified with American Council on... View More
The start of a new year is just around the corner, and with the new year comes new years resolutions. Gyms are always busiest after everyone makes their resolution to get in shape, but why wait until then... View More
Exercising regularly, such as brisk walking, helps people live longer than those who do not engage in physical activity in their spare time, even if they are overweight. This finding came from a team of... View More
Since cold and flu season is finally here, people have to start preparing for runny noses, hacking coughs, and muscle aches. However, many are wondering if it is best to continue on the same exercise schedule... View More
