Archive for September 2022
Corrective Ex and Pumpkin Spice?
Pain is a common theme among a high percentage of clients and it often prevents them from reaching their goals. Fitness professionals know that corrective exercise is one strategy to help clients retain vibrant movement health and navigate life pain-free. As people aspire to return to their former levels of functional freedom, IDEA and its members stand ready to help them release restrictions and move with ease.
Read MoreLessons From Kenyan Runners
To get faster and chase their dreams, Kenyan runners have specific training habits which can benefit your fitness business and career.
Read MoreBreast Cancer Survivors Benefit From Strength Training
Researchers in evaluated the benefits of endurance, resistance, or combined endurance and resistance training for breast cancer survivors.
Read MoreSeasonal Time Changes and Performance
Research provides insight into a potential adverse effect on running performance due to the “spring forward” time changes.
Read MoreTime for Stronger Warnings About High-Sugar Drinks?
Can alarming images of health risks be an effective deterrent to the consumption of high-sugar drinks for adults and kids?
Read MoreThe Power of Exercise for the Autism Community
Research shows that for the autism community, exercise goes beyond the health-related benefits and can improve behaviors
Read MoreFood Advertising for Children
Food advertising prevalent where children gather predominantly promotes fast food, sugar-sweetened beverages and candy.
Read MoreCooking Course Can Improve Wellness
A study found people who participated in a 7-week healthy cooking course using a mobile food kitchen reported better mental health.
Read MoreToward Keeping Our Planet Fit
This issue marks the first time Fitness Journal has taken a deep dive into planet sustainability and the action steps for fit pros.
Read MoreWeight Loss Mindset
Weight loss mindset may be key to client success. Pay close attention to mindset when coaching clients trying to lose weight.
Read MoreLong COVID and Wellness
Exercise may counter psychological and metabolic aspects of prolonged stress experienced by people with “long COVID.”
Read MoreIDEA Member Spotlight: Summer 2022
Meet three IDEA members who truly shine: Karen Sears, Becky Behling and Gail Lind.
Read MoreExercise Improves Concentration in Children
New research shows exercise improves concentration in children, as exercise, concentration and quality of life are interconnected.
Read MoreBuy or Bye: Mushroom Coffee
Some of the health claims brewing around mushroom coffee include improved immunity, lower inflammation, less anxiety and increased energy.
Read MoreProcessed Foods in Children’s Diets
Researchers reported that 70% of the foods that third- and fourth-grade students were bringing from home were highly processed foods.
Read MoreAthlete Diet Breaks
If you have clients who are following a rigid athlete diet, tell them that letting off the gas for a short time may do their bodies good.
Read MoreTerm of the Day: Parasubthalamic Nucleus
Researchers discovered that the region of the brain called the parasubthalamic nucleus (PSTh) is responsible for the feeling of satiation.
Read MoreChronological Age Vs. Physical Fitness
Higher aerobic fitness levels in older adults are more predictive of longevity than chronological age alone.
Read MoreKeep the Lean Body Mass
Researchers found that higher volumes of resistance training with lower loads were better for female athletes for preserving lean body mass.
Read MoreCeliac Disease and Chemicals
Higher blood levels of chemicals in pesticides, nonstick cookware and flame retardants may increase the risk of celiac disease in children.
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