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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A study found that 90 minutes of mild- to moderate-intensity exercise after vaccinations increases the body’s antibody response.
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At IDEA, we’re fond of the number 40, especially this year. The not-so-secret reason? Because 2022 marks our 40th anniversary as a guiding force in health, fitness and nutrition. As we’ve grown up alongside the fitness industry, we’ve witnessed unimaginable transformation and scoped out future fitness trends. Take a look at these 40 solid pathways to success, some of which are already established and others that are emerging.
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A new study provides insight into whether to go heavy with fewer reps or to go lighter for more training volume if the goal is muscle growth.
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Do clients ask you about the best time to exercise? Studies show that people glean various health benefits at different times of the day.
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Men run slower and women run faster in competitive sports without an audience, according to research in Psychology of Sport and Exercise.
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Clear guidelines that connect specific types and amounts of exercise and particular chronic medical conditions are not available.
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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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