Gregg and Fatima expertly demonstrate both foundational as well as advanced combo exercises using a body bar. There is an excellent progression which starts with basic moves broken down in detailed descriptions... View More
As millions of Americans cut down on carbohydrates and sugar, the sales of artificial sweeteners have been booming! Some people worry about artificial sweeteners — possibly because they are called... View More
There are three distinct areas of exercise as it relates to health care and reimbursement. Most trainers and fitness professionals are aware of cardiac rehab, which actually began in the US in the 1960s... View More
As fitness professionals, you know more than anyone how important physical fitness is to overall wellness. With the rise of obesity and society's consistent embrace of fast-food indulgencies, the fitness... View More
In 1986, I opened AYC Health & Fitness, the first personal fitness training center in theKansas City area. During the past 22 years, I've built my business by establishing long-term relationships... View More
The water is hot this summer, and more and more people are turning to aquatic fitness to achieve their health and fitness goals. With over 6.6 million people training in swimming pools across the United... View More
If you know I like to add a bit of spark to any presentation, so I initiated the Forum at the 2007 IHRSA Conference in San Diego by explaining that I would share personal opinions based on my own experiences,... View More
With everyone from Oprah to infomercials touting how quickly boot camps can whip participants into shape, camps are popping up in Everytown, USA, quicker than fast food restaurants. The opportunity to... View More
If you're a studio or gym owner, chances are you started your career working as a trainer for someone else. You obeyed their rules, until you decided that you could do it better. Then, with starry... View More
Long ago in Italy, it was an unusually hot summer's day. It was so hot, in fact, that it caused all the citizens of Florencegreat suffering, yet there were two men that seemed to suffer more... View More
Espresso, Red Bull, cappuccino, green tea, black tea, chocolate, coffee, mountain dew, colas, Excedrin and other pain relievers, diet pills, many cold remedies… what do they have in common?... View More
A healthy collection of tasty meals is placed in your hands with this spiral-bound book. From breakfast to dinner in a snap, there are no more excuses for overeating or being defeated by high-calorie,... View More
In our hurry to solve problems, we forget that the key to solving them lies at the root. This is my major lament with the poorly named youth obesity problem. We are not treating the cause. As I have often... View More
Today, more and more physical therapists, rehab patients, baby boomers, celebrities, pro athletes and fitness enthusiasts are recognizing the benefits of Pilates. Mind-body fitness is inundating the fitness... View More
As millions of Americans cut down on carbohydrates and sugar, the sales of artificial sweeteners have been booming! Some people worry about artificial sweeteners possibly because they are called artificial.... View More
I have had the privilege of hearing JJ speak, and she is by far the authority in the area of weight loss resistance and being proactive about your health. In her latest program, which includes a book and... View More
Obesity is killing our country, and it is no longer just an "adult disease." Unfortunately, the associated co-morbidities are not either. The statistics are startling: The number of overweight children... View More
A client arrives for a consultation, nervous, apprehensive and, most of all, optimistic. She's been convinced that you as an experienced personal trainer really have the ability to get her to the body... View More
Your clients love you. You have all the necessary degrees and certifications. You have experience with special populations. So why isn't every doctor in your zip code referring you clients every single... View More
