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Fueling for the Finish Line

Why In-Race Nutrition Matters For anyone participating in long-distance endurance activities like marathons, triathlons, or extended cycling events, fueling during the event—commonly referred to as in-race or intra-workout nutrition—is critical…

Exercising in the Heat

The Heat Doesn’t Have to Halt Your Fitness When summer temperatures soar, exercising outdoors can become challenging—or even dangerous—if you’re not prepared. Heat and humidity place extra stress on the…

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Taking Care of Ourselves and the Planet

A New Way to Think About Wellness Sustainability isn’t just about recycling or using less plastic anymore. It’s become a way of thinking about all the choices we make—including how…

What is the PHIT Act and How does it Affect You?

The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act represents a significant policy initiative aimed at making physical activity more accessible and affordable for Americans. By allowing individuals to use pre-tax medical…

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Exercise for Older Women with Polypharmacy 

For fitness pros who work with older adults, new research shows that exercise training can address the impact of polypharmacy (5 or more medications) that is linked with poorer functional…

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An Electric Tongue Could be the Future of Food Safety

A team at Penn State University has developed an “electronic tongue” that combines atom-thin sensors with artificial intelligence to detect food spoilage, contamination, and potential fraud minutes. The scientists used…

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Muscle Strength and Lower Risks of Type 2 Diabetes

Motivate your strength training participants by sharing that higher levels of muscular strength may reduce type 2 diabetes, risks, regardless of genetics. University of Hong Kong researchers evaluated data from…

PHIT Legislation Reintroduced in Congress 

In a move that can benefit fitness professionals, a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives reintroduced the PHIT (Personal Health Investment Today) Act in Congress. The legislation allows Americans to…

What Do You Think?

Plant-based cheeses have existed for a number of years now, but have struggled to gain traction because they lack the creamy texture of the real thing. Now, scientists from the…

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Stronger at Every Stage

Men’s health has long been overshadowed by outdated ideas about toughness and self-reliance. But in2025, the landscape is shifting. Today, modern men are redefining what it means to be healthy—physically,…

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Colon Cancer Survivors and Exercise 

Consistent exercise, like walking at a moderate pace for one hour a day, six days a week, is linked with improving the longevity of people who have survived colon cancer…

Question of the Month  

How do you educate your clientele about the abundant health benefits of exercise? For example, are you including research bits in a newsletter? Do you maintain a resource board or…

People Are Talking About . . . 

IBISWORLD data projects steady growth for Personal Training (est $12.9 billion in 2024) based on a compound annual growth rate of 3.3% over the past five years; …   The growing…

Navigating the Challenges of Aging

Aging is an inevitable part of life, but its effects on the body need not mean a loss of independence or quality of life. As a certified personal trainer or…

Buy or Bye: Apple Cider Vinegar

Long before social media influencers and Dr. Google delivered instant suggestions on what to eat for better health apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been one of the leading word-of-mouth health…