Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA
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Generally speaking, fitness program directors and creators may want to brainstorm how to offer family focused fitness programs, or how to provide more robust child care.
Read MoreNew research adds evidence to support moving away from using the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a sole assessment tool to measure cardiometabolic disease risk and overall health.
Read MoreEight-weeks of Pilates mat training improved both fitness levels and body composition among mid-life woman, as reported in a study in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Read MoreThe largest review study of protocols for increasing muscle strength and size revealed that all variations of reps, weights and sets produced improvements in muscle strength and size when compared with no training.
Read MoreEight weeks of resistance exercise training consistent with current exercise guidelines led to clinically meaningful, large reductions in depressive symptoms among young adults.
Read MoreRecent research findings show that moderate-intensity activity of as few as 20 minutes, 5 days per week, can lower risks of depressive symptoms and reduce the odds of experiencing major depression.
Read MoreThree weeks of mental training among untrained exercisers improved endurance exercise performance by 10% over those that did not receive mental training, as reported in the European Journal of Applied Physiology.
Read MoreIsometric exercises are especially effective at reducing resting blood pressure, according to a study reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Read MoreThe American Medical Association adopted a policy to clarify the role of BMI as an assessment tool in medicine at the Annual Meeting held in Chicago from June 9 to 14, 2023.
Read MoreFitness pros appreciate music’s power to motivate clients to enjoy training and to work harder. Trainers and facility owners alike are challenged by how to select the right music to achieve the highest levels of client satisfaction.
Read MoreFlu season is a good time to remind clients of the value of consistent exercise. A recent study based on data from a nationally representative sample of US adults showed that if a person meets the minimum training guidelines for physical activity and muscle strengthening, they may reduce their risk of death by almost 50% when compared with people who do not meet any exercise guidelines.
Read MoreShort bursts of vigorous lifestyle activity up to a total of four to five minutes per day is linked with a significantly reduced risk of cancer, according to findings described in JAMA Oncology
Read MoreHere is more support for explaining to your clients why it’s important to get a good night’s sleep regularly and how sleep benefits them.
Read MoreNew research outlines the mental process for solidifying new motor memory and highlights the role of deep restorative sleep.
Read MoreAnalysis of data found that any timing of exercise, moderate to vigorous, is linked with lower risks of all causes of death.
Read MoreJaw clenching without a mouthguard can work as a strategy to enhance isometric muscle contraction in the upper body, according to a study.
Read MoreRecommended guidelines for exercise and mental health, which facilitators like personal trainers or group exercise instructors can use.
Read MoreBy altering rest intervals, resistance trained men were able to increase weighted squat training volume by approximately 7%.
Read MoreWhile fit pros urge clients to follow healthy sleep habits, they may also want to note that a healthy diet promotes better physical fitness.
Read MoreAn editorial on women in sports and exercise highlights the knowledge gaps and urges action for more research for women.
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