Winter can put a chill on even the most enthusiastic exerciser's plans. It's hard to get motivated to go jogging when you have to sidestep icy patches. And who wants to go to the gym when you have to scrape... View More
Time and time again, it has been documented that regular exercise has many health benefits including lowering risks associated with the comorbidities of obesity. With only 30% of Americans trying to lose... View More
In today’s stressful world, it’s common for clients to come to the gym not-so-revved up for their workouts, stressed because of the economy and wanting a fast fix for their fitness issues.... View More
Remember mom telling you, “Sit up straight?” It’s no idle threat: proper posture can ease our aching backs as well as make us appear more trim and confident. To test your posture, lean... View More
We overindulge in rich foods and sweets. We drink too much. We stress about making the holidays perfect for our loved ones and we neglect to take care of ourselves! This results in weight gain, stress... View More
Briancontinues his Functionally Fit shoulder miniseries with prone horizontalabduction raises. The purpose of this exercise is mainly to strengthen therotator cuff and works great in a rehab program.See... View More
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced the... View More
Just because football season’s grand finale is soon upon us, doesn’t mean we can’t train like we’ll be making the winning catch in the end zone. Football is more than beefy men... View More
Middle-aged men and women who engage in high levels of physical activity may be unknowingly causing damage to their knees and increasing their risk for osteoarthritis, according to a study presented today... View More
Fitness Together Franchise Corp. is stepping up services for clients, and providing additional support to their franchise owners by launching a proprietary nutrition program, Nutrition Together, in select... View More
An estimated 12 million athletes between the ages of 5 and 22 suffer sports-related injuries annually leading to 20 million lost days of school and approximately $33 billion spent in health care costs... View More
The Functionally Fit shoulder-targeting miniseries continues with a look at the dumbbell shoulder rotation. This exercise is great for those with internal rotation limitations and those having impingement... View More
It's always on the to-do list for disease prevention and overall good health , but regular physical activity appears to have antidepressant qualities, too. While questions remain, the picture on exercise... View More
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today released key... View More
Brian continues with part three of Functionally Fit shoulder miniseries. This time, he provides two super-simple mobility exercises great for improving shoulder flexion and diminishing shoulder impingement... View More
Whether you’re going from top to bottom or jiggly to jacked, stairs can help take you to the next level. Inclines force the body to use muscles that standard floor exercises don’t, resulting... View More
Functionally Fit continues with part two of its shoulder miniseries. In this installment, Brian details a three-step routine, upper-body step-ups, along with a bonus BOSU version! See 'Related Resources'... View More
Functionally Fit starts a new miniseries, this time targeting the shoulder. Part 1 takes a look at an exercise using a BOSU balance ball, and it's perfect for stability training. See 'Related Resources'... View More
The thought of a marathon, half-marathon or even a 5K event can be enough to send novice exercisers running for the couch. But setting running or walking goals isn’t as daunting as it may seem. As... View More
Wouldn't it be nice to have a crystal ball into which you could gaze and determine how to best shape your career within your club? Thanks to the folks at IHRSA (International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub... View More
