Archive for July 2022
What Do You Think? The Role of Genes in Health
In recent years there has been increased interest in how certain genes impact our health and risk for a range of maladies.
Read MoreForest Bathing or Urban Parks?
Forest bathing in an actual forest, in contrast to walking in an urban park, provides superior health benefits, according to a report.
Read MoreThe Carbs and Diabetes Link
When it comes to the link between carbs and diabetes, quality matters. Researchers found low-quality carbs increase the risk for diabetes.
Read MoreRunning Speed Conserves Energy
For clients who can’t seem to increase their running speed, fit pros can share that it’s normal to default to an energy-efficient pace.
Read MoreWord of the Day: Postbiotics
You’ve heard of probiotics and likely prebiotics, but this member of the “biotics” family may be new to you: postbiotics.
Read MoreNeighborhood Walking and Social Connection
Fitness professionals may want to consider supporting simple local activities, such as neighborhood walking, to boost “social capital.
Read MoreFitness Social Media Images
How are you using imagery in social media to promote fitness? Research suggests weight-inclusive imagery is more effective.
Read MoreKettlebell Training and Muscular Fitness in Men
To improve muscular endurance with kettlebell training, a periodized 6-week program produced more improvement than a nonperiodized one.
Read MoreRunning Benefits for Brain Health
Investigators now have new insight into how running benefits brain health, movement and cognition by examining dopamine levels.
Read MoreThe Nordic Diet
The Mediterranean diet isn’t the only healthy dietary import from Europe, according to a study that highlights the Nordic diet.
Read MoreEndless Summer
I’m longing for those carefree days and looking forward to some endless summer fun with family and friends after IDEA World Convention is wrapped up. Hiking, biking, rafting and horseback riding are all on my punch list for the trip. How did your childhood summers shape your fitness path? What are your memories and traditions of summer?
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