Research/News
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…
Calorie-free sweeteners can disrupt the brain’s appetite signals
A significant number of Americans regularly consume sugar substitutes, usually as a way to reduce calories or sugar intake. But their impact on appetite might be surprising to some. Compared…
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Men’s health has long been overshadowed by outdated ideas about toughness and self-reliance.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,…
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…
Time-Restricted Eating and Exercise are a Power Couple for Fat Loss
Time-restricted eating, where people limit their eating to a pre-determined time during the day, is included in the umbrella term intermittent fasting. Increasingly, it’s being touted as a way to…
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…
Ultra-processed foods linked to accelerated aging, study finds
A healthy diet can help us age well. A diet rich in heavily processed foods? Not so much. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed a…
Popular Supplements Linked to Body Image Disorder in Young Adults
Protein powders and creatine are among the popular supplements used to help get buff, but they might signal a deeper issue for some young adults. A study published in the…
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…
Food insecurity today, heart problems tomorrow?
Struggling to afford food today could raise the risk of heart disease in the years to come. As reported in a JAMA Cardiology study, young adults experiencing food insecurity have…
Western Ways of Eating During Pregnancy Tied to Child Neurodevelopmental Disorders
A Western dietary pattern (think too many heavily processed foods and too few nutrient-dense ones) during pregnancy is associated with child neurodevelopmental disorders at age 10 years, particularly attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder…
Eccentric Exercise Benefits
Here’s a great evidence-based idea for a home program for clients who find it difficult to train between sessions. Eccentric bodyweight exercises, for as little as five minutes a day…
Boost Brainpower with Exercise at Any Age
Motivate clients by sharing with them that regardless of age, moving more offers health benefits for the brain. Virtually all types of exercise, especially low- to moderate-intensity exercises like Tai…
Study finds high prevalence of iron deficiency in US
Looks like more Americans should be pumping iron. According to research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital published in JAMA Network Open more than 1 in 6 Americans may have poor…
High-Intensity Resistance Training + Self-Talk in Older Age
When training clients, you may want to encourage them to use positive self-talk phrases that they find personally motivating. A new study finds that using motivational self-talk with a high-intensity…
Mercury content in tuna can be reduced with new packaging
High in protein and various essential nutrients as well as being relatively inexpensive, canned tuna remains a staple in many households. But it comes with an almost certain risk of…
Menstrual Cycle and Muscle Development
Women face conflicting information regarding how to approach training during their monthly cycle. Researchers at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada found that muscle growth in women resulting from resistance training…