Archive for August 2014
Prediabetes Rates Soar in England
Prediabetes, as described by the American Diabetes Association, is a precursor to type 2 diabetes. According to a new report, prediabetes rates in England tripled from 2003 to 2011.
“Prediabetes is a high-risk state for developing diabetes and associated complications,” explained the study’s authors. “The purpose of this paper was to report trends in prevalence of prediabetes for individuals aged 16 and older in England without previously diagnosed diabetes.”
Read MoreColder Climates Boost Brown Fat?
Here’s some good news for colder climate dwellers. According to new research, people who live in chillier climates may produce more brown fat.
Scientists have discovered that individuals with more brown fat tend to be leaner and have smaller sugar stores—which is why this fat is known anecdotally as “good” fat. Researchers believe that brown fat burns energy and glucose for warmth. In this current study, authors found an apparent link between brown fat and colder climates.
Read MoreExercise and Academic Improvement
Studies have shown that students who are physically active tend to test better academically. Recently, researchers from the University of Madrid tested for possible associations between certain types of physical fitness—motor ability, cardiorespiratory capacity and strength—and scholastic performance.
Read MoreExercise’s Effects on Attention, Reading Comprehension
In another recent study of the effects of exercise on academic performance, researchers looked at how much exercise is required to enhance student attention and reading comprehension. The scientists also wanted to know if results would be different for low and high-income families.
Read MoreDance Benefits Older Adults
Hip pain and knee pain are common ailments among older adults. Research developed by the St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis suggests
that dancing can help ease these pains.
Adults Underestimate Effort Needed for Exercise Intensity
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that individuals achieve at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. Duration can be shorter if the intensity is vigorous. However, a recent report from York University’s School of Health in Toronto suggests that many people think they are exercising more intensely than they actually are.
Read MoreFemales, Football and Fitness
The 2014 World Cup is now just a memory; however, researchers have discovered that playing soccer (or football) can provide significant health benefits for women aged 35 and older with mild hypertension.
Read MorePilates May Help Stroke Survivors
Pilates training may help sub- acute-stroke survivors to improve functional balance and quality
of life, concluded authors of a small study published in the International Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (2013; 2 [4], 204-11). Subacute-stroke survivors have had a stroke within the preceding 3-6 months.
Benefits of Yoga for Youth
Today’s children face numerous stressors, growing up in a globalized world, surrounded by electronic media and confronted with pressures from school and increased competition in multiple aspects of life. The authors of a review article published in Frontiers in Psychiatry (2014; doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2014.00035) believe that yoga practice may help youth cope with these stresses and contribute to life balance, well-being and positive mental health.
Read MoreSmall-Group Secrets: Make More Money per Member
Adding small-group training (SGT) to your current list of services is a great way to pull in more cash. But there’s still a financial ceiling to the highly successful profit center. Learn what other experts are doing to bust through that ceiling and make more money from SGT.
Read MoreThree PR Myths Every Business Owner Should Understand
“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” –Gloria Steinem
Read More9 Simple Ways to Keep Your Clients
The success of your business relies solely on your ability to attract and keep clients. Use these tips to enhance the client-trainer relationship so that you can focus more on providing quality service to your current clients and less on finding new ones.
Read MoreHosting Fitness Retreats
There is a growing market for individuals interested in attending fitness oriented weekends and retreats. Take advantage of this up-and-coming profit center and learn how to host your own quality retreats.
Read MoreHow to Manage Social Media on a Crazy Schedule
These days, in order to develop a successful fitness business, it’s important to be as present online as you are offline. However, your schedule is not exactly 9–5, and it doesn’t always involve sitting in front of a computer. Your office is a gym. If you’re sitting, you’re most likely lifting weights or consulting with a client. While many business owners can log on and manage their social accounts while at work, the erratic and hectic schedule of a fitness pro makes this much more difficult.
Read MoreHelp Your Children Build Healthy Eating Habits
August marks the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ first-ever Kids Eat Right Month. In order to support AND’s focus on the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles for children and their families, IDEA has assembled a list of our most popular articles on kids’ nutrition. Learn how to get your children involved in their diets, how to help kids meet their nutrient requirements and how to build healthy lifestyle habits for the whole family.
Helping Kids Eat Healthfully