General Health
Strength Training and Inflammation
Continue to emphasize strength training for inflammation with your older adult clients, as new research adds insight into potential benefits.
Becoming a Holistic Wellness Industry
Success in fitness will require a more holistic wellness approach with knowledge of the emotional, social and mental perks of exercise.
Time-Restricted Eating and HIIT
A study finds that combining time-restricted eating and HIIT is more effective at improving cardiometabolic health than either approach alone.
Exercise for Body Fat Health
Moderate- and high-intensity continuous training over 12 weeks improves body fat tissue structure and boosts metabolism.
Machine-Based and Free-Weight Training for Functional Aging
Programming tips to help seniors age not just with grace but with strength through free-weight training and machine-based training.
Young Women and Effects of Oral Contraceptives
Researchers studied the effects of oral contraceptives on young healthy women during a 10-week whole-body resistance training program.
Cognitive Benefits of HIIT
A new study supports the cognitive benefits of HIIT: a 20-minute bout of high-intensity interval training on information processing.
Morning Exercise and Reduced Risks
Researchers found that participants who did morning exercise had lower risks of coronary artery disease and stroke.
Muscle Strengthening for Longevity
Research shows some benefits of using muscle strengthening for longevity, as strengthening activities are linked with a lower risk of death.
Programming for Exercise and Medications
Here’s a look at common medication groups, and recommendations for programming for exercise and medications.
Degrees of Functional Abilities, Demystified
The Hierarchy of Functional Aging model includes eight categories of functional abilities to help you assess and training clients.
Exercise and Heart Failure Risk
Consistent moderate or vigorous exercise is linked with lower heart failure risk among white adults compared with those who did not exercise.
Overcoming Genetic Predisposition With Exercise
Whether you have a genetic predisposition for a longer or shorter life, your lifespan can be influenced by exercise and physical activity.
Hitting Daily Activity Goals for Results
When it comes to hitting training goals, daily activity may be more important than meeting a weekly total minute goal.
Leisure Activities and Exercise for Older Adults
Research shows that doing different recreational and exercise activities is linked with as much as a 13% lower death risk for older adults.
Update on Prolonged Sitting
Prolonged sitting is linked with earlier death risk from all causes and for major cardiovascular disease, according to a large study.
Sportswear Contains High Levels of BPA
Recent testing conducted by the Center for Environmental Health in Oakland, California, discovered high BPA levels in athletic clothing.
Walking Faster, Not Farther
10,000 steps a day may reduce disease risks, but research shows that walking faster may provide even more benefits than step volume alone.
Physical Activity Levels, Obesity and Breast Cancer
Researchers noted an association between higher rates of breast cancer and obesity, recommending more strategies to increase movement.