Archive for March 2022
An Activity Tracker in Clothing
Your clients may soon be able to use a shirt or pair of pants as an effective alternative to a wrist-worn activity tracker.
Read MoreColor-Coded Nutrition Labels for Healthy Purchases
A new meta-analysis dug into the findings of 134 studies about the impact of the color-coded nutrition labels and warnings on food packaging.
Read MoreNutrition Therapy for Glucose Control
The future of nutrition therapy for glucose control and diabetes is moving increasingly away from the one-size-fits-all approach.
Read MoreSleep Deprivation Reduces Walking Efficiency
To add to our understanding of sleep, new findings show that sleep deprivation can undermine walking efficiency and increase clumsiness.
Read More40 Reasons to Celebrate in 2022
Bust out the bubbly, because this is a big one! IDEA is exalting its epic 40th anniversary this year.
Read MoreConsumption of Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Down
Here’s one bright spot in the American diet: Heavy consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has decreased in some segments of the population.
Read MoreExercise and Cancer Prevention
Remind clients that fitness offers numerous benefits beyond what meets the eye, including cancer prevention.
Read MoreUltraprocessed Food and Heart Disease
A study showed a greater risk for coronary artery disease in adults who consumed more servings per day of ultraprocessed food.
Read MoreLess Exercise Time Still Effective
Research shows that young, healthy exercisers can decrease stationary cycling exercise time by several minutes and get equivalent results.
Read MoreExercising With Long-Term Conditions
While the benefits of exercise for people with long-term conditions outweigh the risks, conversations that address risks are advised.
Read MoreSimple Steps to Self-Promotion
This article explores the ins and outs of self-promotion and explains how to make it work for your business.
Read MoreBody Image in Menopause
During menopause, women experience a hormonal shift that can often be detrimental to their quality of life and body image. Physical changes in appearance, such as graying hair and wrinkles, are a normal part of aging. But during menopause, the challenges go beyond the purely physical aspects. Typical age-related changes are often exacerbated by menopause…
Read MoreCaffeine for Endurance Performance
Caffeine has long been used by athletes, and now we have a better idea of the benefits of caffeine for endurance performance.
Read MoreJournaling Prompts
As we settle into 2022, Yoga Journal contributor Milan Sundaresan offers 10 pointers on using journaling to create the life you want.
Read MoreIndoor Cycling by Science
There you sit, spinning your mental wheels, trying to create a successful indoor cycling workout . . . again. What if you had an easy-to-follow template that would empower you to design effective, fun classes and get results week after week, ride after ride? These programming formulas can easily be adapted to cardio indoor cycling classes, using the four-step system described here.
Read MoreRisks of Exercising in the Heat
Experts caution about risks that can occur when exercising in the heat, particularly for those with preexisting cardiovascular conditions.
Read MoreBoost Intensity With a Body-Weight Ladder Workout
If you’re looking for a way to improve endurance and fitness without equipment, this body-weight ladder workout is a perfect option.
Read MoreGroup Exercise Music Playlists
Group fitness instructors share their experience and tips creating music playlist that appeal to as many as possible.
Read MoreWhy Exercise Reduces Chronic Inflammation
A new study offers insight into why the body’s response to exercise reduces chronic inflammation, as reported in Gut Microbes
Read MoreFunctional Training for Youth
Functional strength training for youth led to significant improvements in flexibility, stability, and functional movement and strength.
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