The answer to managing nagging back pain might prove counterintuitive: A new study suggests pushing those sore muscles with weight training and improving overall body strength could help, researchers say.... View More
Already a New York Times bestseller, The End of Overeating is an interesting read about why our clients are so prone to eating more than is good for them.This book examines how food manufacturers discovered... View More
Nearly two out of three Americans are overweight, and many are more than 100 pounds heavier than normal for their height. When a person has 100 pounds or more to lose, it may be a struggle to get them... View More
This week, you'll need to keep your eye on the ball - or at least your elbows. Brian Schiff outlines a really simple stability ball exercise: the roll-out. It's great for tightening up the abs while, at... View More
The childhood obesity epidemic in America has reached an unprecedented level. For the last several years, experts and parents alike agree that something must be done - yet according to the National... View More
The following is a continuation of a subseries of Functionally Fit exercises aiming to boost lower back strength and also assist those with lower back problems. This week, Brian Schiff analyzes four different... View More
Hydroxycut lawyers at the Johnson Law Firm have opened a Hydroxycut Injury Claims department to assist people who have Hydroxycut liver injuries and other serious injuries. Hydroxycut lawyers are available... View More
The following is the start of a subseries of Functionally Fit exercises aiming to boost lower back strength and also assist those with lower back problems. See 'Related Resources' below for past Functionally... View More
As the FDA warns consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products, a new editorial published in the May 2009 issue of The FASEB Journal shows that this FDA warning is not unique. In the editorial, Gerald... View More
Weakness in the muscles that support the hips may be a common contributor to many overuse injuries in runners, a new research review suggests. For most runners, overuse injuries occur at or below the knee... View More
Participating in even a short-duration strength-training program during childhood and especially during adolescence may not only improve one’s body composition, but also increase self-esteem and... View More
Statewide weight loss competitions appear to be a potentially successful weapon in the battle against obesity. These programs can produce weight loss in large numbers of people at minimal cost, according... View More
Work, school, kids, friends – our days are so jammed with activities that it can be a struggle to fit in the things we love, let alone the things we dread like cleaning the bathroom and hitting the... View More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA... View More
As most runners know, aches and pains are a common part of training. However, according to a study published in the May/June issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, the real culprit for overuse... View More
One in five women between the ages of 18 and 24 are smokers, and most say they keep lighting up for fear of gaining weight. But researchers at Temple University have found that when it comes to quitting,... View More
Whether you’re just starting out in the fitness industry as a personal trainer or are a seasoned veteran with years of experience, this thought has probably crossed your mind: “Am I maximizing... View More
Life's activities compete for time, and when push comes to shove, a workout is often the first thing to slide. When time is limited or you want to offer something different, yet effective, to group fitness,... View More
Over the last few years, one-on-one personal training has solidifi ed its spot as a popular service in the middle and upper income groups. During that same time, the profession of personal training has... View More
Brian Schiff continues his series on functional training with steps on how to perform the long step forward lunge, without a stride. This simple, two-step exercise is ideal for those with knee or patello-femoral... View More
