Many of the health benefits of aerobic exercise are due to the most recent exercise session (rather than weeks, months and even years of exercise training), and the nature of these benefits can be greatly... View More
One thing, and one thing only, got Jim Stritzinger to take up running. It wasn't new running shoes or a desire to trim down or get away from the computer, he says. It was a small sensor in his shoe that... View More
Reading the news of the day can leave you feeling as if life is pretty heavy, and between careers and kids, we have plenty of baggage to carry. But even the heaviest of burdens is nothing a strong set... View More
Poor technique and outright intimidation keep many people from enjoying the benefits of resistance training. Top strength and conditioning expert David Sandler provides the advice and techniques these... View More
Melissa Dilling, 28, of Indianapolis is losing weight by playing a numbers game. Every day she tries to limit her calories to 1,500 and burn off 500 or more with exercise. As a result, she lost 25 pounds... View More
Power Systems, Inc., a fitness and sports performance equipment supplier based in Knoxville, TN, is reaching out to its customers and giving them the opportunity to participate with the company in contributing... View More
Calling obesity an epidemic and one of the greatest threats to America's health and economy, first lady Michelle Obama said Wednesday that she would launch a major initiative next month to combat the problem... View More
It’s a new year, a fresh start, and a chance to drop those bad habits and acquire good ones. While getting fit, losing weight or being healthy likely topped your list of New Year’s resolutions,... View More
According to the pros, the personal training fitness experts at Fitness Together Franchise Corporation run one “fit” business. Named to Entrepreneur magazine’s 31st annual “Franchise... View More
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM ), a global leader in personal trainer certification and sports performance training, and its higher education partner, California University of Pennsylvania... View More
Many people think the success of dieting, seemingly a national obsession following the excesses and resolutions of the holiday season, depends mostly on how hard one tries - on willpower and dedication.... View More
Almost any amount of moderate physical activity in mid- or late life reduced the odds of mild cognitive impairment by 30% to 40% in an ongoing cohort study, researchers reported. Men and women derived... View More
Americans may be tightening their belts. Or at least not expanding them. The percentage of adults who are obese hasn't increased much over the past 10 years after several decades of skyrocketing growth,... View More
If the New Year is increasing your desire for a ‘runner’s high,’ training for a 5k, 10k or even half marathon might be right for you. Having a race-day goal can help you stay motivated... View More
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) accounts for more disability in the elderly than any other disease. Running, although it has proven cardiovascular and other health benefits, can increase stresses on the joints... View More
Winter can put a chill on even the most enthusiastic exerciser's plans. It's hard to get motivated to go jogging when you have to sidestep icy patches. And who wants to go to the gym when you have to scrape... View More
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced the... View More
Time and time again, it has been documented that regular exercise has many health benefits including lowering risks associated with the comorbidities of obesity. With only 30% of Americans trying to lose... View More
Take an in-depth look at the science behind sport nutrition with the second edition of Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance (Human Kinetics, January 2010). The new text... View More
Fitness Together Franchise Corporation and affiliated-company elements therapeutic massage, inc. have been named to the AllBusiness.com AllStar Franchises for 2010. Editors of the ranking considered... View More
