Equipment – Personal Training
Harnessing Body Scan Technology in Fitness
In modern fitness and wellness practice, precision and personalization are cornerstones of effective client programming. While traditional methods such as calipers, tape measurements, and scales have long served as tools…
The Sweet Truth: How Sugar Accelerates Aging
As a fitness professional, you’re on the frontlines of helping clients move better, feel better, and age well. But what your clients do outside the gym—especially with their nutrition—can either…
Why Dietary Variety Is Vital for Brain Health in Active Aging
It’s long been said that variety is the spice of life—and when it comes to diet, especially for active aging adults, variety may also be one of the most powerful…
Weight Lifting Recovery Tips
Weightlifting is an excellent way to build strength, improve muscular endurance, and enhance overall fitness. However, proper recovery is essential to optimize muscle growth, prevent injury, and ensure long-term progress….
Yoga and Low Impact Exercise Helps Older Women with Incontinence
Incontinence is one of the most common health issues for women as they age. Yoga and low impact exercise for at least 12 weeks significantly reduced incontinence episodes, according to…
Exercise and Healthy Belly Fat
Long-time exercisers have healthier belly fat than new exercisers, in new study. Exercise benefits people even when they gain extra weight. Researchers from the University of Michigan wanted to evaluate…
Train to Failure for Bigger Muscles
Advise clients to push to failure during resistance training when muscle growth is the objective, according to results published in Sports Medicine (2024). Florida Atlantic University researchers reviewed 55 studies to…
Resistance Training During Pregnancy Benefits the Unborn Child
Review study shows that pre-natal strength training is good for mother and child. Aerobic exercise during pregnancy is often recommended, while strength training benefits are overlooked. A new review study…
Revolutionizing Fitness and Rehabilitation: The Science and Benefits of BFR Bands
In the ever-evolving world of fitness and rehabilitation, innovative technologies constantly emerge, promising to enhance performance, accelerate recovery, and optimize health outcomes. Among these groundbreaking advancements, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)…
Activity Trackers from Biodegradable Materials
Researchers have developed sensors that can be used in activity trackers and health monitoring devices that are made from natural ingredients.
Machine-Based and Free-Weight Training for Functional Aging
Programming tips to help seniors age not just with grace but with strength through free-weight training and machine-based training.
Jump Roping for Runners
Attention avid runners who are game for something different: Consider adding jump roping to your weekly routine!
Body-Weight HIIT Exercise
Combining these modes of training to create a body-weight HIIT exercise program has proven benefits we’ll explore below.
Walking With Wearable Activity Trackers
Wearable activity trackers encourage people to walk up to 40 minutes more per day, leading to more weight loss over 5 months.
Fit Tech Data for Coaching Success
Wearables and the fit tech data they produce have become an opportunity to deepen the client and fitness professional relationship.
Today’s Fitness Participation Trends
Increases in fitness participation after COVID-19 restrictions lifted included treadmill use, cross training and stair climber use.
Sportswear Contains High Levels of BPA
Recent testing conducted by the Center for Environmental Health in Oakland, California, discovered high BPA levels in athletic clothing.
Vibration Foam Rolling vs. Static Stretching
Vibration foam rolling (VFR) reduces muscle stiffness and increases joint range of motion more effectively than static stretching (SS).