Research/News
High-Intensity Resistance Training During Pregnancy
Good news—researchers are supporting women to train with confidence during pregnancy by testing whether higher intensity exercise activities are harmful or helpful for expectant mothers. Turns out, high-intensity resistance training…
Menstrual Cycle and Muscle Development
Women face conflicting information regarding how to approach training during their monthly cycle. Researchers at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada found that muscle growth in women resulting from resistance training…
Proof for the 12-3-30 Workout
The 12-3-30 workout consists of walking on a treadmill at a 12 percent incline at three miles per hour for 30 minutes. This protocol is promoted by social media influencers…
How to Reduce Chronic Inflammation Naturally
Chronic inflammation is one of the most talked-about health issues today—and for good reason. While inflammation is a necessary and helpful response to injury or infection, it becomes dangerous when…
Using Behavior Change Science to Enhance Fitness and Wellness Coaching
Understanding the science of behavior change is pivotal for fitness professionals aiming to foster lasting health improvements in clients. Despite widespread awareness of the benefits of regular physical activity, many…
GLP-1 Medications and Exercise
GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, Saxenda, and Zepbound are changing the game for people looking to lose weight and manage type 2 diabetes. These medications help reduce appetite, control blood…
How Exercise Enhances the Effectiveness of Weight Loss Drugs
In recent years, the landscape of weight management has been transformed by powerful new weight loss drugs such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro). These medications, originally developed to…
What You Need to Know About the Medical Risks of Weight Loss Drugs
The popularity of weight loss medications like Ozempic (semaglutide), Wegovy, and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has surged in recent years. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, these drugs have also been…
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…
Focus on Fitness
Fit or fat? The conversation continues. Fit pros know that fitness is important, yet many people focus on weight rather than physical activity. A recent systematic review of 20 studies…
How Long to Form a New Habit?
New exercisers face the challenge of sticking with a new activity program. Personal trainers are all too familiar with clients who quit when they don’t experience fast, visible results. Sharing…
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…
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Australian Conor Johnstone MSc, personal trainer in Australia, who has cerebral palsy and who competed in the 2024 World Para Jiu-Jitsu Championships;… A pickleball program at the YMCA of the…
Running for Health: A Brief Review
In the 5th century BC, the physician Hippocrates stated: “All parts of the body, if used in moderation and exercised in labors to which each is accustomed, become thereby healthy…
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…
Celebrating a Year of Triumph and Looking Forward to New Horizons
As we close the chapter on another incredible year, I find myself both humbled and invigorated by what our community has achieved together. This year has been a testament to…
Weekend Warriors Reap Benefits
New research shows benefits of one or two days a week of concentrated physical activity. Weekend warriors rejoice. Formerly, experts viewed weekend only training as less valuable than consistent exercise…
Exercise and Healthy Belly Fat
Long-time exercisers have healthier belly fat than new exercisers, in new study. Exercise benefits people even when they gain extra weight. Researchers from the University of Michigan wanted to evaluate…
How Exercise Reduces Depression
Physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, is known to reduce depressive symptoms, but how is not understood. Researchers from University College London reviewed multiple studies on depression, exercise, motivation, dopamine transmission,…
Exercise and Diet Can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
More good news promotes the value of exercise. A recent 3-year-long study by University of Eastern Finland researchers focused specifically on men with a high genetic risk of type 2…