Archive for September 2020
October 2020 Question of the Month: Are Schools Ground Zero in the Battle Against Child Obesity?
The statistics are grim: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 18.5% of Americans ages 19 or younger can be classified as obese.
Read MoreUnderstanding Why Exercise Improves Memory
Consistent cardiovascular exercise may one day be a key recommendation for maintaining mental fitness.
Read MoreGood News for Pizza Night
An investigation that asked its participants to gorge on pizza found that, metabolically, humans may be able to cope with calorie gluttony at a single meal.
Read MoreDoing Good: A Positivity Multiplier
Add volunteering to the list of lifestyle activities that can promote health and well-being, according to a recent large-scale longitudinal study.
Read MorePork Delivers Balanced Nutrition
In an age where food fads create confusion and uncertainty, pork provides balanced nutrition in a protein that offers authentic experiences and flavors.
Read MoreTai Chi Boosts Mood for People With Heart Disease
Tai chi, a form of “meditation in motion,” is linked with better mood and quality of life for people with heart disease, according to a new research review.
Read MoreBoot Camp Training to the Rescue
This article will explore strategies to utilize boot camp style programming to increase and sustain your business and your client base.
Read MoreRecipe for Health: Poached Chicken With Apple Chutney
The dynamic duo of polyphenol antioxidants and soluble fiber pectin in the crispy fall fruit are likely behind these ticker-friendly benefits. That makes this sweet and savory dish a dinner meal your heart will love.
Read MoreHave Your Beans—and Some Chicken, Too
Plant-based diets that emphasize consumption of legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains have gained momentum for health and environmental benefits.
Read MoreA Pregnant Pause
Desi Bartlett, MS, CPT, E-RYT, met Natiya Guin at her yoga class and later guided her training through her second pregnancy.
Read MoreWeight Loading and Weight Loss
Could the concept of homeostasis be applied to weight? Researchers wanted to learn whether carrying a weighted load throughout the day reduces body fat.
Read MoreIDEA World 2020 Fitness Awards
The IDEA World Fitness Award recipients and finalists each have a tale to tell. Here, all the honorees share their journeys, strategies and triumphs.
Read MoreTraining Toward Fleet Feet
Fitness professionals understand how critical functional feet are for training. After all, the feet and ankles act as “shock absorbers” for the body.
Read MoreSolutions for Age-Related Decline
Slowing typically begins after age 62 with a decrease in walking speed. The good news is that the right kind of exercise can help slow these declines.
Read MoreAre Diets a One-Hit Wonder?
Research suggests it doesn’t much matter which diet a person clings to, as most plans yield similar short-term results without providing long-term success.
Read MoreEncourage Kids to Choose Fun Physical Activities
The best way for parents to motivate kids to be active may be to emphasize a child’s feelings of choice, competence and social relatedness.
Read MoreHow to Succeed at Online Health Coaching
A great opportunity exists for health and wellness coaches ready to embrace the online/virtual environment through telemedicine and online coaching.
Read MorePrenatal Yoga Practice May Ease Delivery
Here’s more insight into how yoga helps pregnant exercise enthusiasts. Yoga may also play a role in shortening the first and second stages of labor.
Read MoreSurvey: Many Exercising More During Pandemic
Results from a survey of 12,913 participants between March 24 and March 30 showed that people exercised at a greater frequency during the pandemic.
Read MoreAdults Can Play a Leading Role in Children’s Eating Habits
The American Heart Association has released a statement outlining the role that adults can play in helping young children develop better eating habits.
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