Shirley Archer
Shirley Archer, JD, MA, is an internationally acknowledged integrative health and mindfulness specialist, best-selling author of 16 fitness and wellness books translated into multiple languages and sold worldwide, award-winning health journalist, contributing editor to Fitness Journal, media spokesperson, and IDEA's 2008 Fitness Instructor of the Year. She's a 25-year industry veteran and former health and fitness educator at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, who has served on multiple industry committees and co-authored trade books and manuals for ACE, ACSM and YMCA of the USA. She has appeared on TV worldwide and was a featured trainer on America's Next Top Model.View FitConnect Profile
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Research shows that feelings of competence may facilitate an individual’s ability to optimize the resilience gained from physical activity.
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It may be worthwhile to examine isometrics for runners which have more positive effects and less negative impact than static stretching.
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According to research, resistance training may be superior for sleep quality improvement than aerobic exercise or a combined weight/cardio workout.
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The pandemic was challenging for adolescents with depression, with girls at greater risk for both depression and anxiety than boys.
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Mat Pilates benefits for older adults included improved functional mobility, mobility, gait, balance and physical activity.
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Study findings underscore that any intentional effort toward creating a more active lifestyle is beneficial, including micro workouts.
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People who did 30–60 minutes of resistance training per week had increased longevity with a 10%–20% lower risk of early death.
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Being sedentary or inactive may deactivate a protein in the body that plays a critical role in maintaining capillary density.
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Data shows a need to improve Black men’s health outcomes, as Black men have the poorest performance in lifestyles that reduce heart disease.
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Researchers in Australia conducted a qualitative study to identify what is needed to engage and maintain exercise among postpartum moms.
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If you’re over 60, studies suggest that 6,000–8,000 steps per day will reduce risks of early death and increase longevity.
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Small increases in fitness are linked with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a longitudinal study with 649,605 veterans.
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When determining what kind of warmup is best for the youth soccer teams you coach, take a cue from recent research.
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The 2022 Bern Consensus Statement provides best practice guidelines for clinicians, athletes and coaches for managing a shoulder injury.
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Wearable fitness technology continues to set a pace for the industry with sweat sensors, which may soon provide individualized data.
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Gender does not alter run pacing strategy in world-record–breaking events at championship and meet races, according to a study.
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To help older adult clients move more, promote fun activities like aerobic dance classes, since even one session improves cognitive function.
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Women who continue running during pregnancy are more likely to return to postpartum running following pregnancy, according to a study.
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Can you use yoga for the immune system? Research shows it may have beneficial effects on inflammatory markers and cortisol levels.
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Cryotherapy is the application of cold temperatures with ice, cold water or cold air for therapeutic, health and recovery purposes.
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