Nutrition
The New Frontier of Active Aging Nutrition
As the population over 50 continues to grow, so does interest in how nutrition can support not just a longer life—but a better quality of life. For fitness professionals, dietitians,…
Invest in Yourself: A Roadmap to Professional Growth for Fitness Pros
As fitness professionals, we’re experts at helping others invest in themselves. We create growth plans, set milestones, and celebrate our clients’ achievements. But do you have an intentional growth strategy…
Chewing Less, Gaining More: A Weight Gain Effect of Ultra-Processed Food
Here is some concerning news: more than half of the calories adults eat at home now come from ultra-processed foods and previous research has demonstrated that if you eat a…
FDA Calls for New Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed requiring a new label on the front of most packaged food and drinks aimed at helping Americans make healthier choices. The agency…
The reasons why you want to have your water bottle close at hand
Perhaps there is something to the adage ‘drink eight cups of water a day.’ Drinking this amount of water daily can assist in preventing kidney stones, urinary tract infections and…
Study Finds a Heart-pounding Workout May Suppress Appetite, Especially in Women
Here is a reason why you might want to have more of your clients go all-in on HIIT: that type of exercise may keep hunger at bay. A high-intensity workout…
U.S. Students Not Following a Healthy Diet or Other Behaviors Necessary for Better Health
U.S. high school students do not engage in adequate levels of healthy dietary behaviors, according to a report on data pulled from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
More Proof – We Are a Fast-Food Nation
In America, fast food restaurants are everywhere — including hospitals. Nearly 70% of U.S.-based hospitals affiliated with a medical school have at least one fast food establishment inside their facilities,…
How Our Cooking Style Could be Harming Our Health
The seemingly benign act of cooking dinner might be filling your home with potentially harmful air pollutants, according to research published in the journal Indoor Air. The study, conducted by…
The Scourge of Sugary Drinks
According to research published in the journal Nature Medicine, sugar-sweetened drink consumption accounts for more than two million new cases of type two diabetes, and 1.2 million new cases of…
Buy or Bye: Psyllium
As the awareness of the importance of high-fiber eating and metabolic health spreads, so does the resurgence of psyllium. Psyllium (pronounced “silly-um”) is a form of soluble fiber made from…
Morning Coffee Drinking More Strongly Linked to Lower Mortality Risk
Over the past few decades we have witnessed research suggesting that drinking up to a few cups of coffee a day can improve heart and overall health, but does the…
Grass-finished vs. Grain-finished Beef — Which Meat is Healthier?
It’s long been thought that if your budget allows it’s best to purchase beef products sourced from cattle that were fattened up on pasture (grasses, shrubs, etc.) instead of grains…
Recipe for Health
To keep our tickers in good shape it appears that loading up on carotenoids is a solid move. According to a review paper in Nutrients. that analyzed data from 38…
What Do You Think?
Beans and lentils might be playing a starring role in newly proposed changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. If adopted, the new guidelines would emphasize such plant-based proteins and…
Question of the Month
What programming, services or accommodations do you or your facility make for people who are differently abled? For example, in addition to making facilities and equipment accessible or you offering…
People Are Talking About . . .
Australian Conor Johnstone MSc, personal trainer in Australia, who has cerebral palsy and who competed in the 2024 World Para Jiu-Jitsu Championships;… A pickleball program at the YMCA of the…
Fitness Trend 2025 – Wearable Fit Tech
Wearable Fit Tech: A Must-Have for Fitness Professionals in 2025 In 2025, wearable fitness technology is one of the hottest trends transforming the fitness industry. Whether you’re a trainer looking…
Yogurt and Honey are a Perfect Pairing
Here is some sweet news: Researchers stationed at the University of Illinois suggest that clover honey, when mixed with yogurt, can significantly improve the survival of beneficial bacteria in our…
Celebrating a Year of Triumph and Looking Forward to New Horizons
As we close the chapter on another incredible year, I find myself both humbled and invigorated by what our community has achieved together. This year has been a testament to…