Researchers are looking for ways to manipulate a special type of body fat, called "brown fat," to help people burn more calories. Brown fat generates heat. It's different from white fat, which stores calories.... View More
Club Industry has proposed a Town Hall Meetin in response to the Massachusetts Senate Bill 870, which increases the educational and professional requirements to hold a 'Personal Trainer' title (... View More
SPIN Fitness announces the acquisition of the exclusive distribution rights for the Bodyblade product line. The entire product line and communications pieces will be updated with new graphics and an improved... View More
Michael Gerend, president and chief operating officer of Life Time Fitness Inc., is leaving the company, according to a company press release. Gerend been in his job since 2003, when he joined the Chanhassen-based... View More
As the FDA warns consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products, a new editorial published in the May 2009 issue of The FASEB Journal shows that this FDA warning is not unique. In the editorial, Gerald... View More
Participating in even a short-duration strength-training program during childhood and especially during adolescence may not only improve one’s body composition, but also increase self-esteem and... View More
Weakness in the muscles that support the hips may be a common contributor to many overuse injuries in runners, a new research review suggests. For most runners, overuse injuries occur at or below the knee... View More
Private health club operators have seen no let up in membership levels in spite of the downturn, according to figures published by The Leisure Database Company, a consultancy. In a sign health-conscious... View More
For our most recent Subscription Renewal Giveaway, we at PFP present Paul Sharbaugh of Health Ridge Fitness Center, Olathe, Kansas with a free Lebert Buddy System*. PFP congratulates Paul on winning the... View More
NSCA members can now cast their vote for open Board of Directors and Committee positions. The following candidates are running for three open Board of Directors positions (President, Personal Training... View More
Statewide weight loss competitions appear to be a potentially successful weapon in the battle against obesity. These programs can produce weight loss in large numbers of people at minimal cost, according... View More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA... View More
Work, school, kids, friends – our days are so jammed with activities that it can be a struggle to fit in the things we love, let alone the things we dread like cleaning the bathroom and hitting the... View More
As people become more educated, studies have demonstrated that they tend to choose foods that are lower in calories but higher in nutrients. They also pay more. In a study published in the May 2009 issue... View More
It's all over the news, even if it's not all over your town. You can't read a newspaper, turn on TV, radio, or the Internet, even get on Twitter, without being barraged with information - and scare tactics... View More
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest International Ambassadors: Egypt - Tamer Farag (Global Sports Company); India -... View More
As most runners know, aches and pains are a common part of training. However, according to a study published in the May/June issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, the real culprit for overuse... View More
Athletes who need to have their weight certified often ask whether they can safely manipulate food and water intake in the 24 hours before weigh-in. The diet-related strategies commonly used are restricting... View More
Gold's Gym International (GGI) and the Gold's Gym Franchisee Association (GGFA) today announced two key system-wide initiatives that will have a significant impact on the organization in 2009 and beyond.... View More
DiGennaro Communications office manager Theresa Piti took initiative Wednesday morning — e-mailing the 13-person firm with tips such as "always cover your mouth" when coughing to combat the spread... View More
