Walking or the Elliptical Machine?
Walking and using the elliptical machine are activities often employed as part of a general fitness program. While they are alike in many respects, it’s important to keep in mind that one might have an edge on the other depending on a client’s state of health and fitness goals.
More 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 order to achieve better cognitive function later in life?
Sleep 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 during waking activities such as exercise, a new study has found.
Staying Active during the Workday
Incorporating physical activity into the work day is a good way to help shake off the winter ‘blahs’ and make good on any New Year’s fitness resolutions. Make sure to give your busy clients some good tips on how to keep active during their workday!
February is American Heart Month
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only observance in February that centers on matters of the heart. All 28 days (or 29, in the case of a leap year) are part of American Heart Month.
Fitness Clients’ Biggest Health and Fitness Regrets
It is a sad, simple fact in life. We as people will always regret something. Whether it’s something we’ve said or done, we are bound to mess up and think back on what we could have done differently. As a trainer, you need to be prepared to deal with other’s regrets in their lifestyle choices. Your […]
For Women, Healthy Lifestyle May Half Risk of Stroke
Women who adhere to a healthy diet and lifestyle may be less likely – by more than half – to experience a stroke than those who do not, according to a new study.
A Look at Compound- & Single-Joint Movement Exercises
Both compound- and single-joint exercises have their merits. When designing a fitness program, the key is to know when and how to use them.
Proper Eye Protection: What’s the Big Deal?
Catching some air on the slopes this season? Keep in mind, you’re also catching ultraviolet rays from the sun. Obviously, wearing proper eye protection when participating in winter outdoor sports is meant to keep snow, ice, tree branches, etc. out of direct contact with the eyes, and wearing sunglasses can help visibility by cutting down […]
Brain 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 in the brain might compel us to seek out foods high in glucose, and that finding could lead to better ways of treating obesity. Glucose is a component of carbohydrates […]