As many as 50 million Americans are living sedentary lives, putting them at increased risk of health problems and even early death, a leading expert in exercise science told the American Psychological... View More
As Americans have continued to eat more and exercise less over the past decade, health and fitness experts have focused their efforts on inspiring healthful change one individual at a time. Unfortunately,... View More
The fight against obesity has stepped up a gear with the launch of the UK's first dedicated health and fitness channel bringing exercise classes into the nation's living rooms. Fitness TV, which launched... View More
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced a long-term partnership with IDEA Health and Fitness... View More
The Cooper Institute, the Dallas-based nonprofit research and education facility, now offers the Certified Personal Trainer (CI-CPT) certification exam nationwide through Pearson VUE professional testing... View More
Whether it's highlighted in major news headlines about Argentinean affairs and Ponzi schemes, or in personal battles with obesity and drug addiction, individuals regularly succumb to greed, lust and self-destructive... View More
Nucap Medical has woven a deal with OPTP (Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products) to sell SpiderTech “Pre-Cut” applications and roll format tape in the United States. Using the kinesiology tape... View More
Cigarette smoking, obesity and low levels of HDL or “good” cholesterol are just some of the common contributors to one of the world’s biggest killers – heart disease. So when it... View More
Regular yoga practice is associated with mindful eating, and people who eat mindfully are less likely to be obese, according to a study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The... View More
Rates of severe childhood obesity have tripled in the last 25 years, putting many children at risk for diabetes and heart disease, according to a report in Academic Pediatrics by an obesity expert at Brenner... View More
Nordic walking offers widespread benefits for people of all ages and abilities, but fitness buffs and serious athletes can use Nordic walk for complete full body training that can be done anywhere. "Nordic... View More
OPTP (Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products) is now carrying Sanctband’s new high quality, low mess, odor free, latex-resistive exercise band. Sanctband resistance exercise bands provide both positive... View More
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
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
