Research/News
Athletes and Irrational Beliefs
Many competitive athletes hold irrational beliefs and self-judgmental thoughts that lower self-confidence and increase competitive anxiety.
Activity Trackers from Biodegradable Materials
Researchers have developed sensors that can be used in activity trackers and health monitoring devices that are made from natural ingredients.
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.
Mental Health Benefits of Physical Activity
Fit pros can remind clients not only of the physical benefits of training but also of the mental health benefits of physical activity.
Interval Training at Any Age
Research indicates that interval workouts provide cardiometabolic benefits through improved carbohydrate (glucose) metabolism.
Uncommon Vision
Lyn Lindbergh, a personal trainer, created Couch to Active—the first online fitness studio that’s 100% accessible to people with blindness.
Metabolism and Weight Management
Recent research points to effective new interventions when it comes to the relationship between metabolism and weight management.
Walking After Prolonged Sitting
Most know prolonged sitting is bad for health, but what are the options? The answer: 5 minutes of walking for every 30 minutes of sitting.
Loneliness and Physical Inactivity
New research finds a connection between loneliness, unhealthy weight and physical inactivity in college students.
6 Minutes of HIIT for Brain Fitness
Recent research shows some benefits of HIIT for brain fitness when compared with fasting and light exercise.
Effects of Menstrual Cycle on Endurance Performance
Researchers have believed that menstruation alters performance but what are the real effects of the menstrual cycle on endurance performance?
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.
Experience the MOVEment at 2023 IDEA® World
You are invited to join thousands of your peers at 2023 IDEA World in Los Angeles, July 12–16, for an experience that will redefine MOVEment.
Orienteering for Your Brain
If you offer orienteering sessions, you can promote the cognitive as well as physical advantages to boost brain training.
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…
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.
Aquatic Exercise for People With Multiple Sclerosis
Survey results show that people with multiple sclerosis prefer aquatic exercise over nonaquatic exercise but have difficulty finding classes.
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.