A well-put-together book withattractive food pictures, WaistlineWorkout is most beneficial for new trainers who might need help puttingtogether nutrition and exercise plans for clients.Written for the... View More
Brian continues his miniseries targeting the core with single-leg/single-arm diagonals, which are perfect for those clients seeking a greater challenge with three-dimensional movement. See 'Related Resources'... View More
Experts presenting at the American College of Sports Medicine's 14th annual Health & Fitness Summit today re-emphasized the importance of both exercise and nutrition for weight loss. Joseph Donnelly, Ed.D.,... View More
Remember the old saying, "monkey see, monkey do?" With childhood obesity at an all time high, it's time for parents to start at home and encourage their children to be active. With kids, actions speak... View More
Simple advice can reduce the risk of weight regain after a very-low-energy diet: the secret to keeping the weight off is to switch back to normal food gradually, reveals a dissertation from the Sahlgrenska... View More
A retrospective analysis of 1,234 Americans indicated a substantial underdiagnosis of obesity when Body Mass Index (BMI) was used compared to the Dual Engergy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan. This analysis... View More
There is no age limit to being physically fit. In fact, baby boomers are one of the fastest growing groups in health club memberships for this reason. Staying active in your fifties and beyond offers a... View More
Obesity boot camps are not the answer to the nation's waistline problem, says Deborah J. Wray, associate professor in the department of kinesiology at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. "Many programs... View More
Brian continues his miniseries targeting the core with the swimmer plank, which is great for the core and posterior chain. Ensure, however, that your client has sufficient shoulder stability before undergoing... View More
While there are many benefits of losing weight, weight reduction also might negatively affect bones in the body. During weight loss, bones are being remodeled -- breaking down old bone and forming new... View More
The excuse that there is not enough time to exercise effectively is beginning to wear thin according to evidence from a study by scientists in Canada who found that short term high-intensity interval training... View More
Parents are naturally concerned about the health and safety of their children, and that’s especially true when their children are athletes. With nearly 7 million high school students participating... View More
Today’s brides are using their upcoming nuptials as a source of inspiration to get their curves corralled and set their future down a healthy path. There’s an endless amount of information... View More
There is nothing that says "home sweet" home quite as much as making your house a place that fosters great health. I believe that motivation starts within the walls of your casa. As you have seen with... View More
Briancontinues his miniseries targeting the core with tripod T rolls, which aregreat both for obliques as well as shoulder stabilization, and that's just afew of its uses! See 'Related Resources' below... View More
Fitness on the Ball is a great resource for specificexercises for all abilities or for creating workouts with specific themes (balance,core, etc.). Each exercise includes clear photos and descriptions... View More
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
Now Functionally Fitmoves towards the center of the body in the first entry of the core miniseries.In this progression, Brian Schiff analyzes stability ball ab circles, a greatexercise for the entire core... View More
We all want a sexy, toned backside of the body, but training this area of the body can be a challenge. Let’s face it: the backside of the body gets little to no love! Many of us have... View More
