March 2015

Americans’ Snacking Habits Sneak Up on Them

Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes

First, Do No Harm

Greg Roskopf, MA, wants health and fitness professionals to recognize that helping clients to improve health and lose weight requires a solid understanding of how to help them control pain and reduce inflammation.

Social Media Love

Creative Ideas That Inspire

Encourage participants to try something new with mix-and-match options.

Sample Class: Cycle Diversion

Keep participants fully engaged and coach them to discover their thresholds with this empowering, segmented ride.

Wake Up Your Glutes!

The importance of gluteals for core stability and lower-back health.

How to Make HIIT a Hit for Everyone

Intensity doesn't negate the need to teach the people in front of you properly.

RECIPE FOR HEALTH: Garden Pea Soup

Ask the RD

Click Your Way to Local Produce and Health Food

Appetizers

Here's a taste of what's cooking in the nutrition world:

Eat More “Bugs” for Lower Blood Pressure

Question of the Month

Look for Global Melting Pot of Flavor Trends This Year

Which Plays Greater Role in High Blood Pressure and CVD: Sugar or Salt?

“What website, e-newsletter or other health resource do you recommend to your clients, and why?”

Hot Training for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Boost your business and empower your clients with fun adventure programs.

Fitness and Personal Empowerment

All work and no play made Katie a stressed girl.

“The Super Bowl of Fitness”

Change your future at the 2015 IDEA World Fitness Convention™, July 15-19, at L.A. LIVE.

Seven Trends Coming to a Meal Near You

Sponsored Content: Nutritionists and fitness pros offer clues to staying abreast of clients' ever-changing dietary habits.

You May Live Longer Eating a Mediterranean Diet

Genetic research finds longer lifespan linked to a diet light on saturated fats and meats, and heavy on fruit, vegetables and unrefined grains.

Try This Trick to Get More Output From Female Clients

How to Increase Your Lifespan

Martial Arts Become Fitness Industry Juggernaut

When You Lose Weight, Where Does It Go?

A new study offers an explanation of the process.

The Healthiest U.S. State

Obesity’s Impact on Lifespan

Stable or Unstable Training: Which Is Better?

Frequent Sitting Means Weight Gain for Women

Stepping Out of Fitness Reductionism

How do wearable activity monitors fit into a holistic approach to health and well-being?

What’s the Best Diet for Me?

Learn about the eating plans your clients may be on or may be contemplating—and how to address the pros and cons of each.

What You Don’t Know About Food Labeling Could Undermine Your Health

Learn more about the nuances of food marketing and what front-of-package labels may not be telling you.