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Len Kravitz, PhD, reviews studies suggesting that brief movement breaks after 30 minutes of sitting can help address the risks of sedentary lifestyles.
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For the first time in 38 years, the global fitness community that is the IDEA® World Convention was not able to meet in person. Despite that, the crackling energy and essential rite of gathering to share ideas and buoy each other breathed fresh air into the 8,000 attendees, sponsors and presenters who attended via the ether on August 21–22.
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New guidelines from the American Cancer Society increase recommended physical activity levels and endorse primarily plant-based whole foods.
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Women, on average, have a more difficult time breathing during vigorous exercise because their airways are smaller, according to The FASEB Journal.
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A recent longitudinal study found long-term health benefits for youth who participated in organized sports from middle to high school and/or college
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Wearing a weighted vest may help older adults to successfully lose weight while protecting bone quality and density.
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Researchers found that professional associations and government sites were best at sharing accurate information, while commercial sites were worst.
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One negative consequence of type 2 diabetes is damage to the heart. Researchers recently compared the effects of exercise to determine risk.
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Fitness pros: Partner up with game designers! Augmented reality games may be a way to promote physical activity on a broad scale.
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Not only can physical activity levels predict the death risk among older adults but high levels can mitigate the risk of dying from hardened arteries.
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Consistent cardiovascular exercise may one day be a key recommendation for maintaining mental fitness.
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Add volunteering to the list of lifestyle activities that can promote health and well-being, according to a recent large-scale longitudinal study.
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Tai chi, a form of “meditation in motion,” is linked with better mood and quality of life for people with heart disease, according to a new research review.
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Desi Bartlett, MS, CPT, E-RYT, met Natiya Guin at her yoga class and later guided her training through her second pregnancy.
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Could the concept of homeostasis be applied to weight? Researchers wanted to learn whether carrying a weighted load throughout the day reduces body fat.
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The IDEA World Fitness Award recipients and finalists each have a tale to tell. Here, all the honorees share their journeys, strategies and triumphs.
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Fitness professionals understand how critical functional feet are for training. After all, the feet and ankles act as “shock absorbers” for the body.
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Slowing typically begins after age 62 with a decrease in walking speed. The good news is that the right kind of exercise can help slow these declines.
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The best way for parents to motivate kids to be active may be to emphasize a child’s feelings of choice, competence and social relatedness.
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A great opportunity exists for health and wellness coaches ready to embrace the online/virtual environment through telemedicine and online coaching.
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IDEA Fitness Journal
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December 2019
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