Exercise
The Best Exercises for Menopause and Postmenopause
What are the best exercises for menopause? A combo of aerobic and strength training seem to be the most effective exercise program.
How Many Steps a Day? 4,500!
How many steps a day does it take to stay healthy? This study found that 4,500 steps per day produced healthy results for longevity.
Fitness and Health Motivation on the Rise
Fitness professionals can take advantage of a newly discovered health and fitness motivation as facilities begin reopening.
HIIT Benefits Health
High-intensity interval training is popular among all ages. Beyond its convenience and efficacy, research shows HIIT benefits health, too.
Active People, Healthy NationSM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is leading a national initiative called Active People, Healthy Nation to increase exercise.
Exercise and Mental Health During the Pandemic
An online survey of people during the pandemic shows a relationship between declining exercise and mental health outcomes.
Best Time to Exercise for Metabolic Health
Fit pros love to debate many topics, the best time to exercise being one of them. Here’s why early-evening training could be prime time.
HIIT Research That Unravels Controversies
While HIIT is popular, there are some controversies surrounding it. This column looks at HIIT research to bring some clarity.
Physical Activity in Later Life Still Beneficial
Inactive people may have a second chance. Increasing physical activity in later life benefits benefits life expectancy, according to a study.
Exercise Boosts Neuroplasticity, Helping Depression
In studying physical activity’s effect on depression, researchers from Ruhr-University Bochum in Germany found that exercise simultaneously lifts mood and boosts neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to change. It is neuroplasticity that…
Knee Pain and Self-Directed Exercise Program
A self-directed, web-based strength training program improved knee pain and function after 24 weeks for people with knee arthritis.
Brain Fitness and Cardio Training
Research identifies brain dopaminergic function as the probable means by which aerobic activity stimulates growth and improves brain fitness.
Functional Training for Active Aging
Loss of functional abilities significantly impacts life quality. Here we offer a brief overview of functional training methods.
Exercise and Liver Health
Research supports being active for several health benefits and reasons—including the link between exercise and liver health.
Lower BMI With Sleep, Not Screen Time
Encourage clients to swap out 30 minutes of inactive time for sleep or light- to moderate-intensity exercise to lower BMI.
Recurring Running Injuries
A study found that recreational runners with a prior injury were twice as likely to sustain new running injuries.
Does Lifting Weights Lower Blood Pressure?
Resistance training does much more than build strong muscles and bones, but does lifting weights lower blood pressure too?
High Risk for Recreational Running Injuries
Roughly half of runners will experience recreational running injuries, regardless of age, gender or experience, according to research.
Battle Rope HIIT Workouts Improve Fitness
Battle rope HIIT workouts offer a great reason to get back into the gym: they can improve muscle and aerobic performance in just 3 weeks.
Muscle Strength in Older Women
Preserving muscle strength and function and maintaining a healthy body composition are important objectives for older women.
