Shirley Archer
Shirley Archer, JD, MA, is the 2008 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year and is IDEA's mind-body-spirit spokesperson. She is a certified yoga and Pilates teacher and an award-winning author based in Los Angeles, California, and Zurich, Switzerland. Two of her books, The Walking Deck and The Strength and Toning Deck, are now featured as iPhone apps. Contact her at www.shirleyarcher.com.View FitConnect Profile
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A new wearable tracker can measure—in almost real time—multiple metabolic markers and metabolite levels, formerly measurable only in a lab.
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Have you heard the claims that strenuous exercise can suppress the immune system and increase infection risk?
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In volleyball training programs, low-volume plyometric protocols can be as effective as high-volume methods and have less injury risk.
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A new research review sheds light on how monthly hormonal changes influence the risk of muscle damage during female weight lifting.
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Motivate clients who prefer short workouts with good news about the health benefits of training harder through burst training.
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Trainers may want to prioritize cultivating a nonjudgmental atmosphere of open communication to ensure honest conversations about pain and injury.
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Research supports the efficacy of exercise in alleviating chronic lower-back pain. The mechanisms, however, have remained unclear.
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Keep promoting the mental health benefits of physical activity, as researchers find a link between exercise and depression.
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Does time of day influence exercise performance? An international group of researchers reviewed 66 studies on maximal exercise and time of day.
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The risk of ACL tears may be highly influenced by genetic predisposition, according to a study reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Tips on how to use safety measures to adapt resistance training to meet new logistical and health challenges during the pandemic.
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By analyzing ground-force patterns after subjects jumped as high as possible, researchers devised a simple method of evaluating training or rehab progress.
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Fitness professionals who are passionate about training older adults may want to consider developing digital and virtual exercise options.
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Group exercise not only boosts physical health but, for older adults, may also support mental well-being by reducing feelings of aloneness.
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“Running has important positive implications for mental health, particularly depression and anxiety disorders,” note authors of a comprehensive study.
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College athletes who skimp on sleep may be increasing their risk for injury, according to a small study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers.
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When marketing to young adults, consider brand values. Gen Z and millennials care about sustainability and social impact, according to a survey.
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New evidence supports the value of physical education programs for kids, not only for physical health, but also for cognitive health.
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We all have our favorite fitness apps, and researchers predict future app studies will include more focus on consumer motivation, engagement and behavior.
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New insight on whether “runner’s knee” may be preventable can help you support clients who are struggling with this condition.
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