Archive for September 2021
Small Group Training Remains #1 Income Earner
The landscape of the fitness industry looks different these days. Fitness enthusiasts and newcomers alike are approaching the gym with a different perspective. Large gyms with big groups are not as appealing, nor is the price tag of a personal trainer. Small group training (SGT) via boutique studios, private trainers, or online platforms is the preferred activity of fitness participants, especially for personalized instruction. SGT also remains the number one profit center in clubs. If you are stuck in a rut of instructing one-on-one training or group classes (online or in-person), now is the time to enter the “Sweet Spot” of SGT, increase your offerings, and begin earning your worth.
Read MoreTransform Your Fitness Facility
The traditional fitness facility has typically been viewed as a place to work out and play sports in order to change one’s physical appearance. However, this has shifted. Wellness—which includes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness—has become the buzzword of the decade, and today’s fitness facilities have begun offering a myriad of services, hoping that people will view these locations as the local wellness center. To cover the full wellness spectrum, however, you need to combine forces with other health modalities.
Read MoreExercise and Sleep
Physical activity can mitigate the risk from poor sleep. This insight on exercise and sleep is according to new research findings.
Read MoreOctober 2021 Question of the Month: Post-Pandemic Training Trends
What programs or fitness equipment are you finding most popular with participants as they begin to return to in-person training?
Read MoreCeliac Disease Curbed by Early Gluten Introduction
Scientists found that children who were introduced to a high dose of gluten from age 4 months did not develop celiac disease.
Read MoreOctober 2021 Question of the Month: Do You Promote Vitamin D Benefits?
Research on vitamin D benefits has linked it to improved bone health and lower cancer risk. Now, it appears to help prevent diabetes.
Read MoreFood Aesthetics Influence Eating Choices
Food aesthetics affect nutrition perceptions, since people tend to believe that pretty-looking food is healthier and more natural.
Read MoreChildhood Exercise and Brain Development
Here’s another research-backed link between exercise and brain development for parents who don’t yet prioritize their children’s playtime.
Read MoreIron Deficiency in America
Rising rates of iron-deficiency anemia in both women and men suggests iron deficiency is a major public health issue in America.
Read MoreFitness Now, Lower Healthcare Costs Later
When promoting the value of regular exercise, consider sharing the bank account benefits from lower healthcare costs in the golden years.
Read MoreFood Choices for Gut Microbiome Health
Research shows that including a few not-so-fresh foods in our diet can have a positive impact on our gut microbiome.
Read MoreRecipe for Health: Rye Salmon Bowl With Beet Sauce
Whole grains help maintain healthier body composition and better health, making this power salmon bowl full of good nutrition.
Read MoreMusic for Running Performance
On days when mental energy is low, the benefits of music for running can help by lifting performance back to normal levels.
Read MoreThe Best Exercises for Menopause and Postmenopause
What are the best exercises for menopause? A combo of aerobic and strength training seem to be the most effective exercise program.
Read MoreNew Risks of Steroids
Researchers revealed more risks of steroids, finding that using anabolic androgenic steroid over time accelerates brain aging.
Read MoreIs Breakfast Important for Athletes?
Is breakfast important for athletic performance? Even if you plan on exercising later, it can be important not to skimp on a morning meal.
Read MoreMore Sugar Danger
Researchers published findings on more sugar danger: surplus sugar may cause our mitochondria to become less efficient, reducing our energy.
Read MoreThe Shocking Amount of Sugar in Soda
A report shows that the sugar in soda sold at the 20 top-earning restaurant chains in the U.S exceeds the suggested daily limit of 50 grams.
Read MoreHow Many Steps a Day? 4,500!
How many steps a day does it take to stay healthy? This study found that 4,500 steps per day produced healthy results for longevity.
Read MoreUsing Self-Massage Tools at Home
Have you tried self-massage tools? Here, Paul Kleiman, president of MassageU and U-Selfcare.com, explains various kinds of tools.
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