Archive for March 2023
Where’s the Iodine?
Rates of mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency are not only common but also appear to be increasing, despite a salt-iodization program.
Read MoreExercise and Health Coaching for Pregnancy
Research shows that combining regular health coaching with an activity tracker can help women in pregnancy increase daily steps.
Read MoreExercise Helps With Inhibitory Control
A research team concluded that high-intensity exercise provides favorable effects on inhibitory control in college students.
Read MoreExercise for Osteoporosis
Exercise improves bone mineral density for people with osteoporosis, but questions remain regarding safety and effectiveness.
Read MoreStrength Training for Overweight Youth
Here’s some good news about the benefits of strength training for kids: it reduces body fat in children coping with overweight and obesity.
Read MoreJump Roping for Runners
Attention avid runners who are game for something different: Consider adding jump roping to your weekly routine!
Read MoreMachine-Based and Free-Weight Training for Functional Aging
Programming tips to help seniors age not just with grace but with strength through free-weight training and machine-based training.
Read MoreMindset and Menopause
There’s no arguing about the benefit and importance of physical activity for our health, especially during menopause. And that’s only the starting point: Women transitioning through menopause benefit from a comprehensive approach—one that addresses both body and mindset—so they can have the most positive experience possible. Studies have shown that attitude plays a big part…
Read MoreBody-Weight HIIT Exercise
Combining these modes of training to create a body-weight HIIT exercise program has proven benefits we’ll explore below.
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A New HIIT: Anaerobics With Music
The “anaerobics” format presented here brings back music and rhythm as the framework for high-intensity intervals.
Read MoreGlutes, Glutes and More Glutes!
This article discusses the role of the glutes in normal function, defines its architecture, and presents several training techniques.
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