Most of us are familiar with the term, Body Mass Index, or BMI, as an index to determine healthy body weight. But, calculating BMI involves a complex formula: weight in pounds is multiplied by 703, and... View More
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today the release of the results of IHRSA's new Monthly Trends Survey. "Building on IHRSA's longstanding commitment... View More
Exercise helps prevent weight regain after dieting by reducing appetite and by burning fat before burning carbohydrates, according to a new study with rats. Burning fat first and storing carbohydrates... View More
Body mass index (BMI) readings may not be the best gauge of obesity in older adults, according to new research from UCLA endocrinologists and geriatricians. Instead, they say, the ratio of waist size to... View More
US yogis are being asked to regulate more than their breathing - and they are fighting back. About 50 yogis gathered in New York recently to discuss hiring a lobbyist and raise funds to fight a state proposal... View More
Western societies are struggling to pay for their ever increasing medical budgets. In the US up to 393 billion US-$ were spent in 2005 for cardiovascular diseases alone. Based on epidemiologic studies... View More
How much health benefit you get from physical exercise might depend on your gender, and your race, new research suggests. The work is based on data from more than 15,000 middle-aged African American and... View More
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today the release of the IHRSA 2009 Second Quarter Index results, which demonstrates the financial performance of a sample... View More
Human Kinetics is now offering several titles in e-book format, including: Stronger Arms & Upper Body, Strength Training Past 50, Strength Training for Women and Strength Training. E-books have the same... View More
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), in partnership with Fitness Industry Association Japan (FIAJ), invites you to attend the definitive gathering of the Asia Pacific fitness... View More
SPRI Products, a GAIAM company and a distributor of rubberized resistance products and fitness accessories, was named the top-selling brand of fitness accessories for the fifth consecutive year in the... View More
Despite mounting public health concerns about obesity and persistent social pressures dictating that slim is beautiful, young women in their '20s consistently exercise less than young men. And young black... View More
Advantage Fitness Products (AFP), a leading provider of full-service fitness facility planning, design, supply and service, announced today a strategic partnership with America's leading national fitness... View More
Fitness expert Brad Schoenfeld read with astonishment the words "In general, for weight loss, exercise is pretty useless" in the August 9 issue of Timemagazine. The author of several fitness books,... View More
In light of concussion injuries in professional sports this past week, including that of the Mets’ David Wright who is now on the team’s disabled list until further notice, the National Athletic... View More
For first time strength trainers, adding weights to a workout routine can provide impressive results on your body and on the scale. But it takes regular updates to ensure your training routine keeps your... View More
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today that despite a tough economic year, the Public Policy Council pledged $950,000 in IHRSA’s 2009 fiscal year, which... 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, recently honored four... View More
Although gyms create a fish-out-of-water experience for many swimmers, physician and swimming expert Ian McLeod reveals that gym-based workouts actually give swimmers an edge over competition. "Without... View More
You read magazines, books and blogs about the dos and don’ts of working out, and rumors float around the gym about the newest way to see results, fast. Before you know it, you’re chasing bananas... View More
