Industry Issues/Trends
What’s New in Wearable Fitness Technology?
Wearable fitness technology continues to set a pace for the industry with sweat sensors, which may soon provide individualized data.
Text Messaging Can Boost Daily Walking
Sending frequent text messaging about walking can increase the recipient’s daily steps, according to a study.
5 Most Popular Articles in 2021
What piqued reader interest this past year? Here we recap our top 5 popular articles that received the most reads in 2021!
Exercise Needed for Children’s Mental Health
Researchers studied whether physical activity and screen time was linked with children’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leg Trackers Improve Accuracy
Researchers have developed a system of leg trackers, in contrast to those worn on the wrist, that’s more accurate at monitoring activity.
Fitness Tracker Data Gets Personal
Researchers have developed a method to leverage fitness tracker data to create tailored digital messages specific to the wearer.
BMI Doesn’t Work for All People
The challenge for the use of BMI is that it’s not adjusted for known differences in body composition and risk factors for people of color.
Emphasizing Weight-Neutral Fitness
Researchers propose a “weight-neutral” strategy that focuses on physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness, instead of weight loss.
Sports and Mental Health Challenges
A statement issued by the American College of Sports Medicine notes key challenges related to sports and mental health.
Golf Training and Performance Enhancement
Outdoor golf seems to be gaining popularity, a profit center option for personal trainers who want to offer golf training to attract clients.
Exergaming: Exercise and Fun for Kids
Parents may want to invest in exergaming programs, especially if their kids aren’t all that excited about fitness.
Supporting Physical Activity Programs for Latino Men
Did you know that Latino men have higher rates of disease related to low physical activity when compared with non-Latino white men?
The Synergy of Togetherness
We’ve all had to pivot these last 2 years—and not just while leading clients through multiple planes of motion). We’ve also learned that virtual training can add valuable dimensions to…
Training With a Purpose
What past years have taught the fitness industry is that we must continue training with a purpose no matter what the world throws us.
October 2021 Question of the Month: Post-Pandemic Training Trends
What programs or fitness equipment are you finding most popular with participants as they begin to return to in-person training?
Fitness Now, Lower Healthcare Costs Later
When promoting the value of regular exercise, consider sharing the bank account benefits from lower healthcare costs in the golden years.
New Risks of Steroids
Researchers revealed more risks of steroids, finding that using anabolic androgenic steroid over time accelerates brain aging.
Fitness and Health Motivation on the Rise
Fitness professionals can take advantage of a newly discovered health and fitness motivation as facilities begin reopening.
Active People, Healthy NationSM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is leading a national initiative called Active People, Healthy Nation to increase exercise.