To say that Americans are preoccupied with losing weight is putting it mildly. Losing weight isn’t hand, but even the most “experienced” losers often do…
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Suspension Success: A Different Way to View Training
In the never-ending quest for fresh and innovative ways to keep clients motivated, it seems our industry has landed upon something truly unique. Suspension training,…
READ MOREHistory of the Physical Culture
19th century and early 20th century life was much different than today. Work was hard and laborious and typically extended from sunrise to sunset. There…
READ MOREU.S. Adults Getting Wider around the Middle
The paunch. The front porch. The beer belly. Call it what you will, but the rate of occurrence of abdominal obesity in U.S. adults appears…
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Use Your Step Counter App
Do you have one of those nifty step counter apps? Do you pay attention to it? Do you set a daily goal? If not, maybe…
READ MOREEndurance – not just a benefit of good cardio
Endurance is a theme for life…a theme for us all. For personal trainers, you know what endurance means when it comes to cardiovascular fitness. When…
READ MOREMore than One Way to Improve Cognitive Function through Exercise
It’s known that exercise makes us feel more mentally alert and sharp at any age. But is it necessary to follow a specific training regimen in…
READ MORESleep Apnea Could Lower Aerobic Capacity
People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) already experience difficulty in getting a good night’s rest, but they may also tend to take in less oxygen…
READ MOREBrain Mechanism Found that Drives Our Hunger for Sugar
It’s not uncommon for people to crave sweet foods. After all, sugar is what our bodies use for fuel. New research suggests that a mechanism…
READ MOREWork, Commute Times May Contribute to Sleep Deprivation, Study Finds
About one out of three workers in the United States gets less than six hours of sleep per night. A new study finds a primary…
READ MOREWhere Does ‘Lost’ Fat Go?
When a person loses weight, where, exactly, does the fat go? While that might sound like an elementary question, the results of a new study suggest…
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Latissimus Dorsi is a Core Muscle
Latissimus Dorsi is often thought of as a back/shoulder muscle, but it has a major role in trunk movement. When training the core, it’s essential…
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