Vortex Fitness offers a significant and new approach as a solution for fitness centers looking to affordably and practically accomodate the handicapped, as well as provide the best in service and training... View More
As Congress searches for ways to control health care costs, a new report provides a sizable target: obesity. Americans who are 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight cost the country an estimated $147... View More
Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), July 28 - August 1, 2009, the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking... View More
IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the leading membership organization of health, wellness and fitness professionals worldwide with more than 23,000 members in over 80 countries, has published the results... View More
The 2009 New Year's celebrations may seem like forever ago, but there's still half the year ahead, which is plenty of time to regain your resolution mojo. So if your resolve to get in shape is as flat... View More
The importance of a strong and fit back cannot be overemphasized. The back and spine provide the foundation for almost every activity performed, and cycling is no exception. Unfortunately, back problems... View More
Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., has named Bob Haimes to the newly-created post of executive vice president and chief growth officer. Haimes will oversee marketing and development teams for both brands... View More
Scientists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center have found that playing active video games can be as effective for children as moderate exercise. The findings appear this week in the journal... View More
Both exercise and health professionals need the latest research for integrating exercise into the treatment of chronic diseases and disabilities. ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases... View More
Last week’s workout is old news and hopefully you’re ready for a new challenge. Tracking what you did, when and how you felt, can help you step it up after a week of slacking off or simply... View More
Has the recession cut heart-healthy seafood and leafy greens out of your budget? Are you squeezing boxed meals or fast food between two jobs? Obesity experts say the lousy economy threatens to worsen... View More
The percentage of underweight U.S. children and adults has dropped significantly in the last 30 years, a new government study shows. Among the findings: •3.3% of children and teens, ages 2 to 19,... View More
Stanford University researchers have an idea that may be something to sleep on. If not enough sleep is bad, they wondered, could extended sleep be good? They had a hunch that getting more than the usual... View More
Walking or biking to work, even part way, is linked with fitness, but very few Americans do it, according to a study of more than 2,000 middle-aged city dwellers. In what may be the first large U.S. study... 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 new... View More
Children burn about three times more calories playing some exercise-oriented video games than they do just sitting around watching TV, a study shows. In fact, when kids play Nintendo's Wii Sports boxing... View More
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) today announced that it has joined the National Physical Activity Plan as an organizational partner. NATA will join 11 other organizations to develop,... View More
Any time spent peddling away on the exercise bike is good, but why not make it great? Rain or shine, indoor stationary bikes provide a significant aerobic workout without inflicting a beating on your joints.... View More
If you find yourself wolfing down a bag of chips or a package of cookies after a bad day at the office, here's some news that might interest you: Overweight men and women tend to pack on pounds from job... View More
The constant lifting and carrying expectant moms will have to endure once baby arrives is enough to give any woman a workout. Add in pounds of baby gear, and even serious athletes will cry uncle. Studies... View More
