Archive for January 2021
Gait Retraining May Reduce Risk of “Runner’s Knee”
New insight on whether “runner’s knee” may be preventable can help you support clients who are struggling with this condition.
Read MoreFamily Meal Planning
Try some of these family meal planning strategies and healthy recipes, which you can customize for your family’s lifestyle.
Read MoreIntermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is enjoying new popularity among people trying to lose weight, and studies show promising benefits for the body and brain.
Read MoreWorking Moms Get Less Exercise
American working moms are at risk for low levels of physical activity, according to another study by Baylor University researchers.
Read MorePhysically Active Working Moms Cope Better
Data showed an association between moderate-intensity physical activity and higher levels of life satisfaction during the pandemic for working moms.
Read MoreWHO’s New Message on Physical Activity
Do your motivational messages incorporate the latest evidence-based practices on how to support behavioral change in your more sedentary clients?
Read MoreA Food Plan? Just What the Doctor Ordered!
Routine healthcare visits need to include some form of a rapid dietary assessment tool, according to the American Heart Association.
Read MoreWomen Pace Better Than Men
Women pace themselves better than men when running marathons, according to an analysis of 10 years of marathon results on RunRepeat.com.
Read MoreNew Era of Wearable Technologies
Innovations in soft and wearable electronics will soon make personal fitness monitoring possible in all types of conditions.
Read MoreArsenic in Rice
Rice is a staple for millions of people, but the grainy dark side is that it often contains arsenic, a carcinogen that contributes to health problems.
Read MoreMarried Couples Share Risk Factors
Small-group personal training may benefit married couples, as nearly 80% of them share heart disease risk factors and behaviors.
Read MoreThe $121 Billion Mental Wellness Economy
Mental wellness is emerging as a new industry based on consumer spending in four major markets, according to the Global Wellness Institute.
Read MoreAmerica’s Growing Appetite for Diets
A report shows that the number of U.S. adults on a special diet for weight loss 2015–2018 was up 14% from a decade earlier.
Read MorePlant-Based Antioxidants We Need
Polyphenols are a class of plant-based antioxidants found in coffee, but we may want to get more from vibrant fruits and vegetables.
Read MoreHIIT Back on Sleep Loss Effects
High-intensity interval training prevents impairments in glucose tolerance, among other negative effects, from a short period of sleep restriction.
Read MoreAlcohol Consumption During the Pandemic
According to survey data, alcohol use increased by about 14% in the United States during the first few months of the pandemic.
Read MoreModern Food Marketing Needs Old-Fashioned Nutrition Help
Food companies are increasingly choosing online advertising and social media for food marketing, including YouTube videos.
Read MoreFebruary 2021 Question of the Month: At-Home Training Services
Are you offering personal training services to go to people’s homes to conduct trainings for couples, kids or families during the pandemic?
Read MoreResistance Training for Adolescents and Preadolescents
Resistance training improves BMI among youth and may improve blood pressure, according to a review study by Spanish and American researchers.
Read MoreWords of the Day: Resistant Starch
An investigation in The Journal of Nutrition found that most Americans consume less than half the recommended amount of resistant starch.
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