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Nordic Walking Benefits Heart Health
In more news about Nordic walking’s benefits, a study shows that it improves functional capacity and depression symptoms in people with CAD.
Exercise for Diabetes
To help those who manage diabetes, and the fit pros who train them, the ACSM issued updated guidelines on exercise for diabetes.
Exercise and Chronic Medical Conditions
Clear guidelines that connect specific types and amounts of exercise and particular chronic medical conditions are not available.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Fitness
Small increases in fitness are linked with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a longitudinal study with 649,605 veterans.
Exercise and Cancer Prevention
Remind clients that fitness offers numerous benefits beyond what meets the eye, including cancer prevention.
Exercising With Long-Term Conditions
While the benefits of exercise for people with long-term conditions outweigh the risks, conversations that address risks are advised.
Why Exercise Reduces Chronic Inflammation
A new study offers insight into why the body’s response to exercise reduces chronic inflammation, as reported in Gut Microbes
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!
Restorative Yoga May Reduce Chronic Pain
Older women with chronic pain who participated in twice-weekly flow and restorative yoga classes experienced reduced pain.
Exercise Therapy and Chronic Health Conditions
Researchers conducted a study to determine if “exercise therapy” is helpful for people with more than one chronic condition.
Physical Activity Helps Chemotherapy Side Effects
People coping with cancer treatment are often saddled with one of the chemotherapy side effects called “chemo brain.” Can exercise help?
Reducing Opioid Abuse: Motion Is Lotion
Researchers have created a model of care for physical therapy students to implement movement interventions to reduce opioid abuse and misuse.
Parkinson’s Disease and Exercise
Is there a positive relationship between Parkinson’s disease and exercise? Yes! And personal trainers can make a real difference.
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.
Knee Pain and Self-Directed Exercise Program
A self-directed, web-based strength training program improved knee pain and function after 24 weeks for people with knee arthritis.
Exercise and Liver Health
Research supports being active for several health benefits and reasons—including the link between exercise and liver health.
Does Lifting Weights Lower Blood Pressure?
Resistance training does much more than build strong muscles and bones, but does lifting weights lower blood pressure too?
Stretching for Hypertension Improvements
Regular stretching for hypertension may be more effective than brisk walking in those with high-normal blood pressure, according to research.
Training Cancer Patients
New findings suggest that training cancer patients with both high-intensity and low- to moderate-intensity exercise is beneficial.
The Psoriasis-Fitness Connection
Young men with the lowest fitness levels had a 35% higher risk of developing psoriasis than those with the highest fitness levels.