Exercise Program Design
Interval Walking Goes Viral
The recent viral interest in Japanese interval walking reflects growing appetite for simple, structured approaches that balance challenge with accessibility. The trend aligns with broader industry movement toward formats that…
Long-Term HIIT Adherence Remains Mixed
While HIIT performs well in structured research settings, long-term adherence outside the lab remains inconsistent. Recent systematic reviews suggest that more moderate, repeatable approaches may better support sustained participation, adding…
Movement Confidence Linked to Guideline Adherence
Research on physical literacy continues to strengthen the case for confidence as a predictor of participation. Studies show that individuals who feel competent and capable are more likely to meet…
Consistency Gains Ground Over Intensity Messaging
Across industry commentary, consistency is increasingly positioned as the primary driver of results. This perspective aligns with the growing emphasis on repeatability over spectacle, as more voices highlight habit formation…
Rethinking Exercise Adherence Models
Behavioral scientists are increasingly questioning traditional models of exercise adherence. Building on the notion that education and understanding matter more than reminders, new critiques suggest that clarity, relevance, and perceived…
HIIT’s Role in Aging – Benefits and Boundaries
While high-intensity training remains effective, new research adds nuance to how and when it is best applied. A recent review comparing HIIT and continuous aerobic training in older adults highlights…
Designing for Adherence, Not Motivation
Echoing the idea that adherence is shaped by systems rather than willpower, recent research is using machine learning to better understand why people stick with exercise routines. By examining lifestyle…
Why Training Adaptations Depend on Repeated Exposure, Not Peak Effort
Exercise physiology research consistently demonstrates that meaningful adaptation is driven by repeated exposure to training stress over time rather than short bursts of maximal effort. Yet many training approaches continue…
Reflective Practices That Strengthen Professional Growth
Fitness professionals spend their days empowering others – guiding clients through challenges, celebrating their wins, teaching new skills, and helping them become stronger and more confident. But while trainers excel…
Question of the Month
How are you integrating the popular interest in longevity with your marketing and education about the benefits of fitness training? And, are you highlighting the specific advantages of training with…
Boost Mood with Resistance Training
Study shows reduced feelings of depression after even one training bout. Fitness pros are familiar with the mood lifting benefits of aerobic training. New research shows that a single session…
The New Science of Women’s Physiology
Why Women’s Physiology Research Is Entering a New Era For much of modern exercise science history, women’s physiology was treated as an unknown variable. Something too complex, too inconsistent, or…
Lifestyle Practices Like Exercise Can Reduce Dementia Prevalence
Losing cognitive function is not inevitable–exercise matters. Exercise is among the most important lifestyle strategies to help slow or prevent cognitive decline. In the United States, about one in five…
Resistance Training Improves Sleep
Study compares aerobic, strength and combination training on sleep quality. If you have an older client struggling with sleep issues, consider recommending strength training. A study published in Family Medicine…
The Fitness Professional’s Guide to Whole-Person Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is essential to living a meaningful, engaged and connected life. It influences how people process stress, maintain relationships, make decisions and participate in their communities. For fitness professionals,…
Walking and Chronic Low Back Pain
Regardless of pace, walking for longer periods helps people fight low back pain. While a quicker pace supports longevity and reduces risks of heart disease, new evidence suggests that longer…
Brisk Walking Adds More Benefits
A faster pace can help walkers live longer. Do you use fast walking in warm-ups or interval training? If so, you’re already helping clients build a skill that boosts longevity….
Meditation Apps Are Mainstreaming Mindfulness
Research review notes more than 300 million downloads. Have you asked your clients whether they are using a meditation app? According to a new review in American Psychologist (2025; doi:…
The Emerging Science of Interoception
Interoception – our internal sense of breath, heartbeat, pressure, tension and emotional shifts – has become a major point of interest in mind–body research. For fitness professionals, understanding this system…
Structured Workouts Reset the Aging Clock
New research shows planned workouts outperform daily activity for longevity. Fit pros can assure clients that paying for individualized training is a solid investment in future health and vitality. A…
