Industry Issues/Trends
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.
Virtual Fitness Assessments: How to Streamline Your Baseline
Assessment is the starting point of any wellness goal. As the industry leans digital, we’re seeing more virtual fitness assessments.
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.
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.
The Dirty Little Secret in Fitness: Sue’s Story
Aches, pains, strains and stiffness can creep in, seemingly out of nowhere. For some of us, the pain affects the quality of our daily lives, and pinpointing the cause can seem like a wild goose chase. This was the case for the creator of the MELT Method, Sue Hitzmann. Developing MELT’s innovative approach to self-care—after an extensive dive down the rabbit hole of neurofascial research—was her ticket out of pain and many symptoms of aging. Two decades later, thousands of people have joined her on that journey.
Improving the Health of Latino Children
Researchers designed a successful 3-year lifestyle program to increase the overall health of Latino children in low-income neighborhoods.
Testosterone Therapy More Effective With Exercise
If clients ask about the benefits of supplemental testosterone therapy, you can share that circuit training provides more health benefits.
Portable Time Under Tension
Time Under Tension (TUT) describes the amount of time a muscle is held under strain, which resistance bands optimize, according to research.
Reclaim Wellness and Health for Seniors
The ICAA’s recent Call to Action invites businesses and organizations to implement wellness strategies to improve health for seniors.
Are You Ready For Smart Workout Clothes?
A research breakthrough increases the likelihood that sensors in smart workout clothes will soon provide valuable performance data.
Create a Sustainable Career to Last a Lifetime
Honing your skillset through continuing education opportunities will allow you to better provide clients with safe and innovative training opportunities. When equipped with a toolbox full of experience and education, you are better prepared to create a sustainable career.
InsideTracker: So Much More Than A Blood Test
If you’re a coach or trainer, getting your clients’ blood tested with the personalized performance platform, InsideTracker, is a no-brainer.
The Essential Role of Fitness and Physical Activity: Hope for the Future
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the fitness industry experienced business closures and job losses, which raises the question: How essential is fitness?
Resistance Training Tips to Minimize Infection Risks
Tips on how to use safety measures to adapt resistance training to meet new logistical and health challenges during the pandemic.
Apps and Websites for Older-Adult Training
Fitness professionals who are passionate about training older adults may want to consider developing digital and virtual exercise options.