Nutrition
Hybrid Work May Be Reducing Daily Movement
The shift toward hybrid and remote work is reshaping how people accumulate daily physical activity. Recent research suggests individuals take significantly fewer steps on days they work from home compared…
Sitting Too Long May Still Harm Health – Even if You Exercise
Meeting recommended exercise guidelines does not fully offset the health risks of prolonged sedentary behavior. A growing body of research indicates that extended periods of sitting can independently increase the…
Exercise “Snacks” Continue to Gain Scientific Support
Short bouts of movement spread throughout the day are gaining credibility as a practical way to improve health. Researchers are increasingly studying “exercise snacks” – brief bursts of activity lasting…
Smarter Carbs: The Shift to Low-Glycemic, High-Fiber Choices
Carbohydrates are no longer the enemy—but the type of carbs you choose matters more than ever. A growing nutrition trend is the shift toward low-glycemic, high-fiber carbohydrate sources like lentils,…
Recipe of the Month: Lemon Herb Chicken & Quinoa Spring Power Bowls
This Lemon Herb Chicken & Quinoa Spring Power Bowl is designed for sustained energy and convenience; two priorities for anyone balancing fitness, work, and nutrition. Built around low-glycemic carbohydrates like…
Fit Tech in 2026: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Who It Serves
Technology is no longer an emerging trend in fitness. It is infrastructure. Most clients already use some form of fitness technology—smart watches, sleep trackers, training apps, virtual platforms. Many arrive…
Scope of Fuel: Coaching Nutrition Without Crossing the Line
In the age of Ozempic and Influencers, the most valuable tool in your kit isn’t a meal plan—it’s your scope of practice. Mike Fantigrassi, Head of Product, NASM It usually…
Fueling for Participation
Fitness professionals frequently encounter a familiar pattern. A client begins an exercise program with enthusiasm, trains consistently for several weeks, then gradually reports fatigue, persistent soreness, irritability, or declining motivation….
Protein Distribution vs. Total Intake
Debate continues regarding whether evenly distributing protein across meals improves muscle protein synthesis compared to consuming the majority at one sitting. Recent controlled trials indicate that while total daily protein…
Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health Associations
Emerging nutritional epidemiology continues to explore the relationship between ultra-processed food intake and mental health outcomes. Recent systematic reviews report associations between higher consumption of ultra-processed foods and increased risk…
Creatine in Women: Expanding the Evidence Base
Once viewed primarily as a strength supplement for male athletes, creatine is now being studied more extensively in women across the lifespan. Recent trials suggest potential benefits beyond muscle performance,…
Energy Availability Beyond Elite Athletes
Low energy availability has long been studied in elite endurance athletes, but recent research suggests the concept extends well beyond high-performance sport. Recreational exercisers, particularly women balancing training, work, and…
Ultra-Processed Foods: Dose, Context, and Pattern
Ultra-processed food consumption continues to be associated with elevated cardiometabolic risk in large population studies. However, emerging analyses highlight dose-response relationships rather than binary categorization. Moderate inclusion within otherwise nutrient-dense…
Creatine Beyond Muscle Performance
Creatine supplementation research has expanded beyond strength and power metrics. Recent studies suggest potential roles in cognitive performance under sleep deprivation, bone mineral density support when paired with resistance training,…
Sodium Intake in Active Populations
General sodium reduction guidance remains appropriate for sedentary and hypertensive populations. However, emerging research suggests highly active individuals—particularly endurance athletes in hot environments—may require individualized sodium strategies to maintain hydration…
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Dose Matters
Evidence supporting omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular health continues to evolve. Recent meta-analyses suggest that clinically meaningful triglyceride reductions often require higher therapeutic doses than typically consumed in over-the-counter supplementation….
Intermittent Fasting and Sustainability
Time-restricted eating patterns remain popular. Recent comparative trials indicate similar weight and metabolic outcomes when total caloric intake is matched to traditional meal timing approaches. Sustainability and adherence appear more…
Artificial Sweeteners and Metabolic Impact
Research examining non-nutritive sweeteners continues to produce mixed findings. Some observational studies associate high consumption with altered glucose regulation, while randomized controlled trials often demonstrate neutral or modest substitution benefits…
Early Childhood Nutrition Patterns and Long-Term Metabolic Risk
Longitudinal cohort research increasingly suggests that early dietary exposures shape long-term metabolic trajectories. Dietary patterns established in early childhood—particularly patterns high in ultra-processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, and low fiber intake—have…
Hydration, Cognitive Function, and Training Quality
Hydration status is often framed in performance contexts, yet emerging research highlights broader cognitive and perceptual implications. Even mild dehydration of approximately 1–2% of body weight loss has been associated…
