November 2016

Exercise and Disease Prevention

Pregnancy and Exercise Myths

Set the record straight with pregnant clients so they can feel good about working out with you.

IDEA Codes of Ethics for Fitness Professionals

IDEA's code of conduct for group fitness instructors, personal trainers, owners and managers has withstood the test of time.

Recovery Technology: Completing the Training Picture

New tools let users dive into data that shows them the sweet spot between optimum recovery and optimal effort.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Dan Kleckner has discovered that achieving long-term client success requires balancing individualized programming with each client's lifestyle demands.

Creative Ideas That Inspire

Stay on the cutting edge with these classes that kick things up a notch.

Sample Class: Cycling for Teens

Introduce a new generation to the many benefits of exercise.

Care, Don’t Overshare

Be thoughtful and selective in what you talk about when you're teaching.

"For client strength training, do you focus more on loaded movement or on fixed, machine-based weights? Or do you use both?"

Starting a Podcast

Will a podcast help your fitness business?

Letting the Client Take the Wheel

Harold Gibbons believes that giving clients the power to control their programs is the secret to their success.

Recipe for Health: Awesome Turkey Chili

Canned Food–BPA Link Confirmed

Ask the RD

Appetizers

Are Foods With Printed Health Claims Really Better?

Question of the Month

Healthy Kitchen Hacks for the Home Cook

Berkeley Soda Tax Has Plenty of Fizz!

Social Contact and Weight Loss Success

Overweight Duration and Cancer Risk in Women

What Type of Exercise Helps Most With Sleep?

Exercise Helps People With Schizophrenia

AHA Releases Advisory Statement on Sedentary Behavior

Five Reasons to Invest in a Franchise

Mindfulness and Stimulant Addiction

NCCPT Gains NCCA Accreditation

Children Miss the Mark on Cardiovascular Health

Younger Adults Aren’t as Strong as They Used to Be

The Emerging Case Against Antioxidant Supplements

New studies suggest exercise and healthy diet combined are the elusive magic bullet.

The Benefits of Private Yoga Sessions

One-on-one yoga sessions offer a mindful approach to personal training.

Ankle Sprains: What Can Personal Trainers Do to Help?

Find out how to help clients recover from an injury and prevent the next one.

Exercise & Cancer

Research is uncovering promising data on how physical activity helps the body and mind heal—and prevent—this deadly disease.

Coaching the Whole Family

Why nutrition and fitness pros need to work with moms, dads and kids together—and how to do it.