Archive for May 2023
Low-Intensity Training Has High Popularity
Fitness consumers are motivated to exercise to promote a long and healthy life, and also seek low-intensity training and restorative options.
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Mind Games for Mental Performance
An ASICS study demonstrated that mind games can significantly improve cognitive function and mental performance among competitive gamers.
Read MoreOrienteering for Your Brain
If you offer orienteering sessions, you can promote the cognitive as well as physical advantages to boost brain training.
Read MoreToward Evidence-Based Fitspiration
Studies have shown that “fitspiration” of idealized body images, such as those often portrayed by fitness influencers on social media, can lead to negative body image and disordered eating behaviors—risk factors for depression.
Read More10 Pain Points for Fit Pros
Every job has its fair share of pain points, and you understand that being a fitness professional entails more than just assisting clients and participants in achieving their health goals and objectives. You must also manage your time, take care of administrative duties, sell your services, and keep abreast of the most recent developments in…
Read MoreNavigating Tax Preparation Season
Editor’s Note: This article is meant only to increase awareness of various aspects of tax laws. These laws are constantly changing, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of this information. While doing tax preparation, please consult your tax professional regarding any tax questions and actions you plan to take. Tax planning should be…
Read MoreRecipe: Nutty Quinoa Kale Tabbouleh
Research has found a food that is surprisingly high in these helping hands—like the pistachios in this kale tabbouleh recipe.
Read MoreWould You Eat Lab-Grown Meat?
While you can’t get it at the butcher counter yet, lab-grown meat is one step closer to being a reality. In late 2022, the Food and Drug Administration ruled that cultivated meat is “safe for human consumption.”
Read MoreDaily Walking Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk
Research shows that for women ages 65 or older, each additional 31 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was linked with a 21% lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
Read MoreEmotional Benefits of Virtual Fitness
New research shows that virtual fitness experiences fulfilled important social connection needs during the pandemic, supporting personal growth.
Read MoreActivity Snacks and Protein Consumption
Want to get more out of the protein you eat? “Activity snacks” may help. This is the conclusion of a Journal of Applied Physiology study that suggests quick bursts of exercise to break up periods of sitting can help our bodies better utilize the amino acids from food to support muscle mass.
Read MoreFood Images and Your Brain
We may now have a better idea of why some people crave fries over fruit. Using artificial intelligence technology to build a computer model of a certain part of the human brain, Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers discovered a new area in the organ’s visual cortex that lights up when we see images of food.
Read MoreInequities in TV Advertising
There are marked inequities in TV advertising: The overall proportion of ads for low-nutritional-value foods and drinks aimed at Black and Hispanic consumers is increasing.
Read MoreA Holistic Approach to Mental Health
Do you or someone you love struggle with mental illness? The good news is that exercise and mindfulness can help.
Read MoreTips for Better Posture
National Posture Month is a great time to learn some daily habits to create better posture and relieve some of the pain and imbalances.
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