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By analyzing ground-force patterns after subjects jumped as high as possible, researchers devised a simple method of evaluating training or rehab progress.
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“Running has important positive implications for mental health, particularly depression and anxiety disorders,” note authors of a comprehensive study.
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The Cooper Institute now offers a free online tool for youth fitness, The FitnessGram Playground, to improve kids’ physical fitness and mental well-being.
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Data showed an association between moderate-intensity physical activity and higher levels of life satisfaction during the pandemic for working moms.
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Do your motivational messages incorporate the latest evidence-based practices on how to support behavioral change in your more sedentary clients?
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Women pace themselves better than men when running marathons, according to an analysis of 10 years of marathon results on RunRepeat.com.
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Small-group personal training may benefit married couples, as nearly 80% of them share heart disease risk factors and behaviors.
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High-intensity interval training prevents impairments in glucose tolerance, among other negative effects, from a short period of sleep restriction.
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Resistance training improves BMI among youth and may improve blood pressure, according to a review study by Spanish and American researchers.
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A study showed that outdoor exercise can bring about physiological and psychological relaxation in urban environments as well as forest settings.
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Vigorous exercise may lessen food cravings and counteract mood impairments resulting from multiple nights of short or fragmented sleep.
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Increasing physical activity is one of the most important ways to increase longevity and reduce the risk of heart disease, according to researchers.
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Chances are you’re using eccentric training to improve muscular strength and power, and build lean mass. But are you measuring its effectiveness?
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Some of your clients may be hiking to keep active, and you can support them with a targeted program that considers the specific skills needed to progress.
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High-intensity interval training improves fitness and well-being among older adults over age 70 and may even increase longevity
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Researchers found that high-intensity resistance training in physical rehabilitation is safe and improves function and satisfaction for older adults.
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Program directors vying to attract male participants to group exercise classes may want to consider men-only programming to increase physical activity.
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While social media influencers are known to affect purchasing decisions, it’s unclear whether they can positively influence health and fitness behaviors.
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Water-based exercise has been employed with older populations and those with elevated injury risk because of the reduced impact on the skeletal system.
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Short bouts of physical exercise can improve metabolic health indicators and contribute to positive health outcomes, according to research in Circulation.
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IDEA Fitness Journal
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December 2019
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