Research/News
Biohacking: The Buzzword Behind Health Habits You Already Know
What’s All the Buzz About? If you’ve spent any time online recently, chances are you’ve come across the term “biohacking.” Maybe you heard it on a podcast, saw it in…
Taking Care of Ourselves and the Planet
A New Way to Think About Wellness Sustainability isn’t just about recycling or using less plastic anymore. It’s become a way of thinking about all the choices we make—including how…
Sustainable Fitness, Health, and Wellness
Sustainability is no longer just a fashionable concept or corporate slogan; it has become a call to action that touches nearly every aspect of modern life, including the way we…
What is the PHIT Act and How does it Affect You?
The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act represents a significant policy initiative aimed at making physical activity more accessible and affordable for Americans. By allowing individuals to use pre-tax medical…
Exercise for Older Women with Polypharmacy
For fitness pros who work with older adults, new research shows that exercise training can address the impact of polypharmacy (5 or more medications) that is linked with poorer functional…
Muscle Strength and Lower Risks of Type 2 Diabetes
Motivate your strength training participants by sharing that higher levels of muscular strength may reduce type 2 diabetes, risks, regardless of genetics. University of Hong Kong researchers evaluated data from…
PHIT Legislation Reintroduced in Congress
In a move that can benefit fitness professionals, a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives reintroduced the PHIT (Personal Health Investment Today) Act in Congress. The legislation allows Americans to…
Colon Cancer Survivors and Exercise
Consistent exercise, like walking at a moderate pace for one hour a day, six days a week, is linked with improving the longevity of people who have survived colon cancer…
Question of the Month
How do you educate your clientele about the abundant health benefits of exercise? For example, are you including research bits in a newsletter? Do you maintain a resource board or…
People Are Talking About . . .
IBISWORLD data projects steady growth for Personal Training (est $12.9 billion in 2024) based on a compound annual growth rate of 3.3% over the past five years; … The growing…
Eccentric Exercise Benefits
Here’s a great evidence-based idea for a home program for clients who find it difficult to train between sessions. Eccentric bodyweight exercises, for as little as five minutes a day…
Social Connectedness, Strengthening Bonds, Strengthening Health
The fundamental human need for social connection is as intrinsic as the need for food and shelter. This innate desire to form meaningful relationships profoundly influences overall health and well-being….
Boost Brainpower with Exercise at Any Age
Motivate clients by sharing with them that regardless of age, moving more offers health benefits for the brain. Virtually all types of exercise, especially low- to moderate-intensity exercises like Tai…
High-Intensity Resistance Training + Self-Talk in Older Age
When training clients, you may want to encourage them to use positive self-talk phrases that they find personally motivating. A new study finds that using motivational self-talk with a high-intensity…
High-Intensity Resistance Training During Pregnancy
Good news—researchers are supporting women to train with confidence during pregnancy by testing whether higher intensity exercise activities are harmful or helpful for expectant mothers. Turns out, high-intensity resistance training…
Menstrual Cycle and Muscle Development
Women face conflicting information regarding how to approach training during their monthly cycle. Researchers at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada found that muscle growth in women resulting from resistance training…
Proof for the 12-3-30 Workout
The 12-3-30 workout consists of walking on a treadmill at a 12 percent incline at three miles per hour for 30 minutes. This protocol is promoted by social media influencers…
How to Reduce Chronic Inflammation Naturally
Chronic inflammation is one of the most talked-about health issues today—and for good reason. While inflammation is a necessary and helpful response to injury or infection, it becomes dangerous when…
Using Behavior Change Science to Enhance Fitness and Wellness Coaching
Understanding the science of behavior change is pivotal for fitness professionals aiming to foster lasting health improvements in clients. Despite widespread awareness of the benefits of regular physical activity, many…
GLP-1 Medications and Exercise
GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, Saxenda, and Zepbound are changing the game for people looking to lose weight and manage type 2 diabetes. These medications help reduce appetite, control blood…
