Physical fitness is associated with academic performance in young people, according to a report presented at the American Heart Association's 2010 Conference on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism.... View More
Consuming nutrients at the right time and in appropriate amounts can take fitness and performance to a new level. The complex science behind nutrient timing, however, requires the help of sports nutritionists,... View More
Endurance athletes often refer to it as “hitting the wall,” that moment when the body strikes a sugar-low and can’t muster another move. To combat it, experienced exercisers look to foods... View More
A study published on bmj.com today reports that a structured physical activity program at school can develop children's fitness and reduce body fat. A total of 540 children from fifteen schools in Switzerland... View More
World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.) was invited to testify before the Health and Government Occupations Committee of the Maryland General Assembly on February 24, 2010 in support of the Personal... View More
Jumping rope may be a popular activity on the playground, but this child's play has evolved into one of the most efficient ways to improve cardiovascular health. In the new edition of his popular book Jump... View More
The anxiety that often accompanies a chronic illness can chip away at quality of life and make patients less likely to follow their treatment plan. But regular exercise can significantly reduce symptoms... View More
As the nation strives to find a balance between health care and health insurance, the medical paradigm is limited in its ability to ensure wellness or responsible movement back toward health. The primary... View More
In 10 years, the nation has certainly focused its attention on obesity, and now the First Lady has initiated a major campaign around it. In the new second edition of Physical Activity and Obesity, (Human... View More
A new report from the National Heart Forum has concluded that obesity trends among adults in England are continuing to rise, meaning there will be worrying increases in associated conditions and diseases... View More
First Lady Michelle Obama announced yesterday an initiative to reverse rising levels of childhood obesity - and scientific research from the American College of Sports Medicine backs up the strategies... View More
Brad Schoenfeld specializes in women's fitness and has authored several books on the topic. In his latest book, Women's Home Workout Bible (Human Kinetics, 2010), Schoenfeld details the Ten Commandments... View More
We all want a sexy, toned backside of the body, but training this area of the body can be a challenge. Let’s face it: the backside of the body gets little to no love! Many of us have... View More
Recently, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama launched the "Let's Move" campaign to target childhood obesity. The effort was inspired by the long-lasting obesity epidemic, which has targeted... View More
About one in five people can train all they want but, because of their genetic makeup, are not likely to see much improvement in their endurance levels, an international team of researchers reported Thursday.... View More
Obese women who undergo rapid weight loss to get pregnant may harm rather than improve their chances of having a healthy baby, a leading researcher suggested this week. Professor Richard Legro of the Department... View More
People who are obese and have type 2 diabetes in their 20s will be at higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke in their 40s if they do not change their lifestyle. "If your blood pressure is 136/88... View More
Trade publisher Penton Media Tuesday announced that it has reached an agreement with its lenders on the terms of a restructuring through a pre-packaged Chapter 11 plan of reorganization. If approved, the... View More
Health complications and costs associated with obesity are well known; abdominal obesity, which is characterized by an increased waist has been shown to worsen metabolic and cardiovascular diseases and... View More
If you’re more likely to cut ties than go steady with your cardio routine, it’s time to recommit as cardiovascular exercise is one of the best ways to ensure the long-term health of your heart.... View More
