Recovery Strategies
How Exercise Reduces Depression
Physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, is known to reduce depressive symptoms, but how is not understood. Researchers from University College London reviewed multiple studies on depression, exercise, motivation, dopamine transmission,…
Children’s Fitness Levels and Teen Brain Fitness and Mental Health
Higher levels of motor and aerobic fitness in childhood are linked with better cognitive performance and mental health in adolescence, as reported in Sports Medicine (2024). Researchers from University of…
More Exercise—Better Sleep
New research shows value of exercise in promoting good quality sleep Physical training can make the difference between a good night of restorative sleep or tossing and turning, according to…
5 Ways to Optimize Exercise Recovery
Here are 5 tangible exercise recovery practices to incorporate into your fitness routine.
Sleep Benefits for Exercise and Nutrition Goals
Here is more support for explaining to your clients why it’s important to get a good night’s sleep regularly and how sleep benefits them.
Sleep Consolidates Motor Memory
New research outlines the mental process for solidifying new motor memory and highlights the role of deep restorative sleep.
Guidelines for Exercise and Mental Health
Recommended guidelines for exercise and mental health, which facilitators like personal trainers or group exercise instructors can use.
Low-Intensity Training Has High Popularity
Fitness consumers are motivated to exercise to promote a long and healthy life, and also seek low-intensity training and restorative options.
Mindset and Menopause
There’s no arguing about the benefit and importance of physical activity for our health, especially during menopause. And that’s only the starting point: Women transitioning through menopause benefit from a…
Virtual Stress Reduction
A recent study shows that viewing a virtual illusion of exercising from a first-person perspective can stimulate feelings of stress reduction.
Self-Care for Fitness Professionals
Fitness pros show up like champions to help clients improve their holistic health, but they often neglect their own wellness.
Nature Walks Reduce Stress
If you’re interested in nature activities like walking or hiking, be sure to take advantage of the relaxation and rejuvenation rewards and not just the physical benefits, since nature walks…
Tips for Getting Sleep
Answers and solutions for getting sleep, plus questions you can ask and tips you can offer when guiding others on their sleep quest.
Lift Weights for Better Sleep Quality
According to research, resistance training may be superior for sleep quality improvement than aerobic exercise or a combined weight/cardio workout.
Cryotherapy Update
Cryotherapy is the application of cold temperatures with ice, cold water or cold air for therapeutic, health and recovery purposes.
Benefits of Yoga for Older Adults
Yoga for older adults in their 60s and 70s may have a significant positive effect on fitness after 9–12 weeks of practice.
Sleep Deprivation Reduces Walking Efficiency
To add to our understanding of sleep, new findings show that sleep deprivation can undermine walking efficiency and increase clumsiness.
