I am beginning this article less than an hour after retuning from a 90-minute bike ride on an absolutely perfectly sunny day with a clear blue sky, a cool breeze and rolling terrain covered in bright green... View More
If I told you stretching was good for you, I would certainly be stretching the truth. There are many accepted ways of facilitating muscle lengthening,... 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, offers tips to... View More
Execution Begin with a light to moderate dumbbell or kettlebell in the hand opposite the stance leg. Keeping the shoulder blades squeezed together, back flat, chest out and head up at all times, slowly... View More
With winter on its way, and the temperatures dropping nationwide, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has issued recommendations that people of all ages can follow to reduce the risk... View More
Physicians are medical experts who sometimes dabble in the diet arena. Psychologists are behavior experts who sometimes give nutrition advice. Celebrities act like experts in a lot of areas, and they too... View More
Execution Begin in a traditional push-up position with one foot positioned on top of the other heel. Slowly lower down maintaining a flat back (abs tight) until the upper arm is at or near parallel... View More
Functionally Fit, PFPs newest e-newsletter column, is a series of tips to keep your clients routines fresh, exciting, but more importantly, effective. Check in every month to read Brians newest tip. This... View More
With childhood obesity expanding to epidemic proportions in the United States, educators, researchers and health practitioners are actively seeking to identify effective means of addressing this public-health... View More
Jazzercise, the world’s leading dance fitness program, posted its most successful year in the company’s 39-year history. System wide sales topped $93 million for the past fiscal year, marking... View More
Seniors represent the fastest-growing population in the fitness and health industry, prompting many program directors to create new physical activity programs that meet the needs of an aging population.... View More
More and more cheerleaders will tell you that cheerleading is not just an activity -- it is a true sport. It has grown more competitive over the years, and athletes continue to take more risks. In fact,... View More
When it comes to nutrition, some fitness professionals are afraid to utter a word, whereas others perform detailed analysis, offer individualized advice and devise complete meal plans. Confusion can exist... View More
Many fitness enthusiasts find it difficult to follow their normal exercise plan while traveling. Unfamiliar environments, tightly-scheduled business meetings, or lack of exercise equipment may hamper even... View More
Retaining and attracting clients today requires more than superior client training sessions or a state-of-the-art studio. To stand out from your competition, you must utilize advanced online technology... View More
We're all familiar with training in our 'fat-burning' zone. But did you know that your fat-burning zone should be experienced throughout the day, even when you're not exercising? In fact, one of the biggest... View More
Jumping hurdles, doing box jumps, and walking up on a revolving ladder are just some of the exercises Aundrea Lagana does with her personal trainer. "It's really fun," Aundrea said, " I like the... View More
Four years ago, Andrew Dancy, 80, received a card in the mail advertising a free gym membership through his Medicare provider, Humana, and the Silver Sneakers Fitness Program. Dancy, who had never belonged... View More
Every day, throughout the United States, soldiers are returning to their communities. Some of them return with less than all the physical abilities they left with. Combat stress, disabilities and lack... View More
