Research/News
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Men’s health has long been overshadowed by outdated ideas about toughness and self-reliance.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…
