Exercise
Overcoming Exercise Barriers
A group of European researchers wanted to identify the exercise barriers to a more active lifestyle and behavioral factors that contribute.
The Muscular Dystrophy Cycle
People with muscular dystrophy who did 35 minutes of cycling three times per week had a 32% increase in fitness, according to a study.
Is Rating of Perceived Exertion Effective for Program Design?
Are you using the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during strength training sessions with clients? If not, you may want to try it.
Low Physical Activity Levels Still Help Mental Health
Low physical activity levels, even those below public health recommendations, can still reduce depression risks.
Strength Training for Youth
If you train kids, are you including youth strength training? Researchers share evidence-based benefits of training as early as age 5–7.
Walking Reduces Knee Pain
A regular walking program can reduce the incidence of new knee pain and slow joint damage for people over 50 coping with knee osteoarthritis.
The Metabolic Benefits of Exercise
Scientists are coming closer to understanding molecular changes that provide some of the metabolic benefits of exercise.
Physical Activity Levels Among Teens Declining
Physical activity levels among American teens are declining. Researchers found that 75% of U.S. high-school students don’t meet daily levels.
Nordic Walking Benefits Heart Health
In more news about Nordic walking’s benefits, a study shows that it improves functional capacity and depression symptoms in people with CAD.
Split Workout Routine or Full-Body Training
Women who are beginning a weight training program will see the same improvements with full-body training or a split workout routine.
Inspiring Attendees to Inclusive and Impactful Careers
Here’s a review of what the 2022 IDEA World Convention had to offer in personal training, exercise science, community-building and, as always, inspiration.
Power Training for Older Adults
Research suggests that power training is linked with a modest improvement in physical function among healthy older adult participants.
Strength Training for Weight Loss
According to a research, strength training is effective for helping individuals with overweight or obesity with weight loss.
Sarcopenia May be Modified at Early Stages
Fitness professionals may want to encourage those in their early 60s in particular to train as a preventive measure against sarcopenia.
Children Prefer Fun Physical Activity
Key factors for children to increase physical movement are social support, fun and outdoor activity, research shows.
Forest Bathing or Urban Parks?
Forest bathing in an actual forest, in contrast to walking in an urban park, provides superior health benefits, according to a report.
Running Speed Conserves Energy
For clients who can’t seem to increase their running speed, fit pros can share that it’s normal to default to an energy-efficient pace.
Kettlebell Training and Muscular Fitness in Men
To improve muscular endurance with kettlebell training, a periodized 6-week program produced more improvement than a nonperiodized one.
Running Benefits for Brain Health
Investigators now have new insight into how running benefits brain health, movement and cognition by examining dopamine levels.
