Archive for July 2020
Leverage Your Expertise With Suspension Fitness
As a fitness professional, you can leverage your expertise by incorporating suspension fitness into your overall training programs.
Read MoreIDEA World Virtual Nutrition & Behavior Change Summit: How to Become a Successful Agent of Change
Learn how to ignite long-term behavior change strategies for clients at the IDEA World Virtual Nutrition & Behavior Change Summit.
Read MoreReady, Set, Recover
Here are top tips to make sure your summer hydration supports your health and fitness goals all season long.
Read MoreThe Right Macro Mix for YOU
Macronutrients include nutrients needed in large amounts, namely carbs, protein, and fat. The right macros mix can help in your quest for better health.
Read MoreCareer Questions? Enter the Mentor
A mentor, a wise pro who has gained experience from real-life lessons, can share secrets for future success in the fitness industry.
Read MoreThe Art and Science of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) can be defined as an eating pattern with periods of little to no energy intake interspersed with periods of normal energy intake, adhered to on a repeating basis.
Read MoreWearables That Monitor Heart Rate Now Colorblind
Some people with darker skin tones have experienced inaccurate heart rate readings when using HR monitors.
Read MoreWeight Bias in the Health and Fitness Industry
In an industry that strives to help people improve health and fitness, there is still a significant amount of judgment and stigma toward people with obesity.
Read MoreHealth Lessons From the World’s Blue Zones
What can research teach us that supports lessons from people who consistently live longer than average in the world’s Blue Zones?
Read MoreLow-Fat Vs. Low-Carb Diets for Longer Life
Despite differences in macronutrient composition among diets, specific types of food appear to be the deciding factor in whether an eating style is healthy.
Read MoreTime for an Oil Change
More and more, it appears that the broadcasted health benefits of coconut oil are based largely on a sales pitch instead of science.
Read MoreOn Your Nerves
Talking about the nervous system may bring to mind rapid bodily responses to stress, but there’s more to this intricate bundle of fibers.
Read MoreIncrease in Hypertension Deaths
Death rates linked to high blood pressure have increased by 72% in rural areas and 20% in urban U.S. communities from 2007 to 2017.
Read MoreHealthy-Body, Happy-Mind
Health & wellness coach Julie Kaminski, MA, and her client, Karen, were already set up for success before the COVID-19 crisis and have continued their work.
Read MoreHow to Help Your Body Deal With Inflammation
Teri Mosey, PhD, a holistic nutrition consultant, explains why eating a plant-based diet can help manage inflammaiton and strengthen immunities.
Read MoreJuly 2020 Question of the Month: Are Apps a Weight Loss Winner?
For clients whose primary health focus is to shed a few pounds, perhaps directing them toward a wellness-oriented app could help them nail this goal.
Read MoreGait Analysis in Your Shoe
Do you include gait analysis in your assessments to help you craft the perfect program? A new technology may simplify the process.
Read MoreDietitians Make a Difference
Some face time with a registered dietitian can be an important part of a successful weight loss program, according to an investigation in Family Practice.
Read MoreYoga and a Good Night’s Sleep
Yoga effectively reduces chronic lower-back pain and associated sleep disturbances, lowering the need for sleep medications.
Read MorePelvic-Floor Exercise Training and Prenatal Exercise Programs
Polish researchers evaluated the effects of adding pelvic-floor muscle education and training to a prenatal high-/low-impact exercise program.
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