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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High-intensity interval training is popular among all ages. Beyond its convenience and efficacy, research shows HIIT benefits health, too.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is leading a national initiative called Active People, Healthy Nation to increase exercise.
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How many repetitions does it take to see the improvements of foam rolling for range of motion? Three, according to research findings.
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An online survey of people during the pandemic shows a relationship between declining exercise and mental health outcomes.
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Fit pros love to debate many topics, the best time to exercise being one of them. Here’s why early-evening training could be prime time.
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Strong evidence shows that Pilates training is an effective conditioning method for healthy individuals, particularly those wanting to increase core stability. Furthermore, Pilates can be a game-changer for athletes. Benefits of Pilates Training Here’s a quick look at some of the evidence-based benefits of this style of exercise: Builds Muscular Strength and Endurance Multiple studies…
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Studies have examined the many qualitative benefits of Pilates practice. How do these benefits come into play with Pilates for athletes?
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A self-directed, web-based strength training program improved knee pain and function after 24 weeks for people with knee arthritis.
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Research shares important information about mental health and concussion recovery in young athletes using assessments and interventions.
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Research identifies brain dopaminergic function as the probable means by which aerobic activity stimulates growth and improves brain fitness.
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Researchers designed a successful 3-year lifestyle program to increase the overall health of Latino children in low-income neighborhoods.
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How do you motivate older athletes? Researchers conducted a qualitative study to understand what motivates older male and female triathletes.
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Research supports being active for several health benefits and reasons—including the link between exercise and liver health.
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Research shows that timing how long a person takes to climb four flights of stairs can be a useful method for testing heart health.
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Encourage clients to swap out 30 minutes of inactive time for sleep or light- to moderate-intensity exercise to lower BMI.
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A study found that recreational runners with a prior injury were twice as likely to sustain new running injuries.
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There may be an optimal time for swimming: Olympic swimmers clock faster times at 5 p.m., according to research from Stanford University.
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Battle rope HIIT workouts offer a great reason to get back into the gym: they can improve muscle and aerobic performance in just 3 weeks.
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Regular stretching for hypertension may be more effective than brisk walking in those with high-normal blood pressure, according to research.
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If clients ask about the benefits of supplemental testosterone therapy, you can share that circuit training provides more health benefits.
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