Fitness Journal
2026, Issue 1
Training for Life Transitions
Supporting Long-Term Function, Confidence, and Independence
Why Training Adaptations Depend on Repeated Exposure, Not Peak Effort
Sustained work wins out over one-time max
Headlines 
The latest news and research on a variety of health and fitness topics.
Trainer Entrepreneur: Consistency Is Built, Not Promised
Designing Client Experiences That Encourage Ongoing Engagement
Food For Thought 
Recent news and research on food and nutrition topics.
Nutrition: Fueling Participation: Nutrition Practices That Support Energy, Recovery, and Follow-Through
Programming Power: Is Your Program Built to Last?
Designing Training Plans Clients Can Actually Maintain
Health Coaching/Behavior Change: From Consideration to Commitment
Guiding Prospective Clients Into Action Ethically and Effectively
Recovery: Recovery as a Skill: Teaching Clients to Support Training, Not Undermine It





