Why do some people run faster and jump higher?

Mixed martial arts, metabolic conditioning and body leverage training—these old and new training ideas offer alternative and time-efficient methods for helping clients achieve their fitness goals.

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Client Success Story: Cross-training helps U.S. Swim Team member Keri Hehn boost her performance.

Personal Trainer Entrepreneur: Consider blogging a burden? How blogging can work for you—and your business.

Ex Rx: Research, implications and solutions to a growing problem.

The latest in nutrition news and science.

Nutrition: A lot of middle-aged women are taking a “natural” hormonal supplement that isn’t so natural (or especially safe) after all. Here’s what you should know about bioidentical hormone therapy.

Group Ex Skills & Drills: Think of an all-encompassing strategy when designing your experiences.

Ebb: Transition into dynamic stretches that also train for balance.

Buzz: Take old ideas and program new attitudes.

Class Take-Out: Count on two easy methods to get class groovin’.

Wellness news and research from around the world.

Inner IDEA: Constructive skills for mind-body fitness professionals.

Research: A look at the American Heart Association’s 2020 impact goals.

Senior Fitness: What we can learn from the world’s longest-living people.

World Beat