Industry Issues/Trends
Chewing Less, Gaining More: A Weight Gain Effect of Ultra-Processed Food
Here is some concerning news: more than half of the calories adults eat at home now come from ultra-processed foods and previous research has demonstrated that if you eat a…
Holistic Approaches to Health: Combining Physical Training with Mental Well-being for Optimal Client Results
Holistic health is an increasingly popular and effective approach to fitness and wellness, especially as we come to understand the complex connections between the body and mind. Health and fitness…
Boost Your Fitness Business This Holiday Season: How to Use ChatGPT to Keep Clients Engaged and Motivated
The holiday season is a unique challenge for fitness professionals. Clients’ routines are disrupted by travel, social gatherings, and holiday indulgences, which often leads to inconsistent training schedules and wavering…
Menopause and Fitness: Expert Guidance from Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Menopause is a significant phase that affects roughly half of the global population. Despite its widespread occurrence, menopause remains a topic often misunderstood and inadequately addressed, especially within the realm…
Concurrent Strength and Endurance Training: Gender Differences?
Systematic review shows need to include more female athletes in studies. Some sports require maximal strength and endurance, but simultaneous training for improved endurance and maximal strength (aka concurrent training)…
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Embracing the Future: Top 5 Projected Fitness Trends for 2024
Now that 2023 is over, let’s explore the top five future fitness trends that will shape the fitness industry in 2024 and beyond.
2023 Fitness Industry Compensation Trends Report
This compensation trends report provides data on current wages in the industry as well as benefits and hiring and promotion criteria.
Continued Gap in Sports and Exercise Medicine Research for Women
An editorial on women in sports and exercise highlights the knowledge gaps and urges action for more research for women.
Athletes and Irrational Beliefs
Many competitive athletes hold irrational beliefs and self-judgmental thoughts that lower self-confidence and increase competitive anxiety.
Pickleball: Preventing Injuries and Enhancing Performance
As pickleball continues to rise in popularity, it’s important that personal trainers understand the biomechanics of this dynamic sport.
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.
People With Disabilities in Fitness
If you think it feels great making the fit fitter, consider how rewarding it could be to share your knowledge of movement to empower and advocate to those who are…
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.
Body-Weight HIIT Exercise
Combining these modes of training to create a body-weight HIIT exercise program has proven benefits we’ll explore below.
Understanding Women’s Menstrual Cycle and Needs
A study of women’s soccer clubs in Europe shows that coaches lack education around the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraception and pregnancy.
Gender Gap in Physical Activity Research
Researchers draw attention to the gender gap in exercise studies and the need for more understanding of gender-specific physiology.
Walking With Wearable Activity Trackers
Wearable activity trackers encourage people to walk up to 40 minutes more per day, leading to more weight loss over 5 months.
Programming for Exercise and Medications
Here’s a look at common medication groups, and recommendations for programming for exercise and medications.