Fitness Journal
August 2018
Fitness JournalFitness Journal - August 2018 
Stand Up to Aging 
Ground-to-standing exercises help older exercisers preserve strength, improve agility and prevent hazardous falls. 
High-Intensity Interval Training for Fat Loss
Four studies reveal the time-saving benefits of high-intensity interval training. 
Center of Attention: 4 Strategies for High-Intensity Mental Training
Do you place enough emphasis on enhancing your clients' focus? Building concentration can improve performance and lead to behavioral changes that will help exercisers achieve their goals. 
Get Your Business Out of Debt in Three Steps
Use these simple steps to eradicate your debt and live the life you've dreamed of.
Health at Every Size: A Sound Approach to Behavior Change
Dieting has failed us. Let's try another solution for obesity and chronic disease. 
Shoulder Blades: The Right Moves
Here's how to spot scapular dyskinesis in clients and provide corrective exercises. 
Green Exercise: How It Benefits You
Mounting scientific evidence shows that being active in nature boosts mind, body and spirit.
The Well-Stocked Pantry: A Cook’s First Line of Healthy Defense
Coach clients to spring-clean and restock their cupboards, freezers and spice cabinets with sensible, versatile ingredients. These grab-and-go lists and how-to guides provide an approachable game plan for getting started.
Sample Class: Center and Roll
Help students stabilize and release.
What Fitness Pros Need to Know About New Blood Pressure Guidelines
Nearly half of U.S. adults have hypertension. The good news? Exercise can help! 
Understanding Set-Point Weight
Finding the right words to clearly explain the complicated science of weight loss and maintenance can be tricky. Use these ideas to educate clients—and yourself—on why lost pounds keep coming back. 
Community Cooldown
Share these interactive wind-down “games” with active agers.
Resistance Training for Youth: 10 Tips for Success
There's no reason to avoid resistance training with your young clients. You just have to take some sensible precautions. 
Body Image and the Fitness Industry
A look at why our industry does indeed have a body image problem—and what we can do about it, starting now. 
School of Fish
Upgrade your diet with the most nutritious and sustainable seafood.
Cultivating a Home Yoga Practice
Coach students on how to set aside distractions and commit to practicing on their own between classes.
Water Fitness Magic: Method, Modeling and Music
Dive deeper into best practices for superior instruction.