Research & Resources
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.
Using the Summer to Increase Energy and Health
There’s nothing like the plentiful warm sunlight of summer to improve moods, increase energy and inspire active, healthy habits.
2023 Fitness Industry Compensation Trends Report
This compensation trends report provides data on current wages in the industry as well as benefits and hiring and promotion criteria.
Athletes and Irrational Beliefs
Many competitive athletes hold irrational beliefs and self-judgmental thoughts that lower self-confidence and increase competitive anxiety.
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.
Mind Games for Mental Performance
An ASICS study demonstrated that mind games can significantly improve cognitive function and mental performance among competitive gamers.
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 comprehensive approach—one that addresses both…
Brain-Breath Connection
Researchers analyzed human and animal imaging that showed the brain-breath connection and how breathing influences the brain.
Strategies to Achieve “Flow”
Studies show that increasing physical activity and mindfulness may be a means to better achieve flow states.
Types of Exercise and Memory
Planning a workout to help improve mental performance may be possible as scientists tease out the effect of types of exercise on memory.
Exercise for Depression Is Helpful
New study findings support the use of exercise as a first-line treatment for non-severe depression among adults.
Nature Walks Reduce Stress
If you offer nature activities, be sure to promote the relaxation rewards and not just physical benefits, since nature walks reduce stress.
The Benefits of “Ikigai”
Lifestyle concepts like “Ikigai,” a Japanese concept related to living a meaningful and satisfying life, are gaining popular interest.
Older Women Exercise Benefits
Here’s news to share with your older women clients about exercise: Research reveals gender differences for exercise and cognitive function.
Exercise Improves Concentration in Children
New research shows exercise improves concentration in children, as exercise, concentration and quality of life are interconnected.
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.
Low Physical Activity Levels Still Help Mental Health
Low physical activity levels, even those below public health recommendations, can still reduce depression risks.