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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
