Archive for August 2021
Assess Anterior Pelvic Tilt in Class
Chances are if someone had an issue with anterior pelvic tilt before the pandemic lockdown, the lack of movement might have made it worse.
Read MorePhysical Activity in Later Life Still Beneficial
Inactive people may have a second chance. Increasing physical activity in later life benefits benefits life expectancy, according to a study.
Read MoreMaximize Impact in a Functional Training Zone
If you are a personal trainer or group exercise instructor and your facility offers a functional training zone, you have a great opportunity to impact members by offering fun new training programs.
Read MoreFall Prevention for Older Adults
Fall prevention is a vital part of functional training for your aging clients. Changes in communication between the nervous and muscular systems as age we are likely to result in a loss of balance, which is a risk factor in the older population. Kyle Stull, DHSc, a content development manager at NASM and an instructor for the Department of Health and Human Performance at Concordia University, offers some practical advice in training clients for fall prevention.
Read MoreThe Dirty Little Secret in Fitness: Sue’s Story
Aches, pains, strains and stiffness can creep in, seemingly out of nowhere. For some of us, the pain affects the quality of our daily lives, and pinpointing the cause can seem like a wild goose chase. This was the case for the creator of the MELT Method, Sue Hitzmann. Developing MELT’s innovative approach to self-care—after an extensive dive down the rabbit hole of neurofascial research—was her ticket out of pain and many symptoms of aging. Two decades later, thousands of people have joined her on that journey.
Read MoreHow to Rebuild Your Fitness Career, Part One
Let’s consider what’s needed to rebuild your fitness career and ensure business success after a rough year of closures.
Read MoreFitness Hybridization: Strategy vs. Schedule, Part One
An overview of how time, type and talent have changed since the pandemic began and how these could affect your fitness hybridization approach.
Read MoreHow to Become a Great Podcast Guest
Get ready to shine, sparkle, succeed and sizzle with a few simple dos and don’ts on how to be a great podcast guest.
Read MoreAre Functional HIIT Workouts the Fountain of Youth?
How functional HIIT workouts can slow aging, improve mobility, increase strength and power, and deliver metabolic conditioning with impact.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Pilates for Athletes
Studies have examined the many qualitative benefits of Pilates practice. How do these benefits come into play with Pilates for athletes?
Read MoreExercise Boosts Neuroplasticity, Helping Depression
In studying physical activity’s effect on depression, researchers from Ruhr-University Bochum in Germany found that exercise simultaneously lifts mood and boosts neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to change. It is neuroplasticity that lets us adapt to challenges and learn new processes. With its key findings, this research provides further evidence that physical activity benefits the brain. The…
Read MoreExperience MELT: The What, How and Why of MELT
If you’re wondering what a MELT class is like, it’s not a silly question. Chances are MELT will feel familiar but also unlike anything else you’ve done before. We use a soft roller, but MELT is not foam rolling. We’re moving our bodies, but it’s not stretching and we don’t even consider it a workout. So no wonder there’s a bit of mystery around what it’s actually like.
Read MoreBreathe More Efficiently and Effectively While Exercising
Breathing is something we do every minute without actively or consciously thinking about it, but it’s a fascinating process that is essential to life. Here we look at some of the different breathing techniques and explain how you and your clients can harness the breath to calm the mind, fuel the body and gain a competitive edge.
Read More2021 IDEA World Fitness Awards
We celebrate the recipients and finalists of the IDEA World Fitness Awards and take pride in their efforts to Inspire the World to Fitness®.
Read MoreGroup Fitness Instructor Tips
Group fitness instructors: If fitness is your career and not just a hobby, you should treat the hiring process the same way you would if you were applying for a full-time job
Read MoreKnee Pain and Self-Directed Exercise Program
A self-directed, web-based strength training program improved knee pain and function after 24 weeks for people with knee arthritis.
Read MoreAugust 2021 Question of the Month: Do Social Media Recipes Help Us Eat Better?
Do you use social media for recipe ideas? How can social media recipes do a better job at encouraging healthier eating habits?
Read More“Best If Used By” Label Confusion
The “Best If Used By” food labeling system is still confusing people, signaling a need for better communication, according to a study.
Read MoreAugust 2021 Question of the Month: Individualized Training
With fitness pros competing with free online programs, the need to provide individualized training and support is more important than ever.
Read MoreFree Student Meals in Schools
A collection of Congressional member is sponsoring a bill that would allow each U.S. child to access free students meals served in schools.
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