Editor's Note: "The Boomers" is asix-part series on how you can make the baby boomer market successful withinyour fitness business. Part two, "10 Reasons You Should Know this Niche," uses both experience... View More

Tapio Videman says back disorders in the working population are among the most costly illnesses in developed countries around the world. Disc degeneration is the main suspected origin of severe back symptoms... View More

A diet rich in carbohydrates that are quickly transformed into sugar in the blood raises the risk of heart disease for women, a new Italian study finds. The same effect, however, is not seen in men, according... View More

Emerging research on training techniques for senior populations and their common ailments can be difficult to manage. Two of the industry's leading authorities, however, keep professionals updated with... View More

The old excuse, "I am only overweight because of my genes," is suddenly gaining credibility as researchers uncover ever more evidence that the way our bodies digest and process nutrients in the food we... View More

TV shows depicting dramatic weight loss may reflect anything but reality, according to an expert presenting today at the American College of Sports Medicine's 14th-annual Health & Fitness Summit. Lauve... View More

Want a better workout? Then don't stretch beforehand, some experts say. Many people take it for granted that they should start their exercise routines with some stretching on the spot, perhaps hoping it... View More

Oneof the great things about the personal training industry is that it is a young,vibrant business that is growing and evolving every day. To some degree, we arepioneers or trailblazers moving into uncharted... View More

The summer is a great time for physical activity - be it playing a sport, an aerobic exercise routine, or just returning to that old jogging path. "Exercise is the fountain of youth and summer is the perfect... View More

It was January 12, 2010, when I watched in horror as the images of the Haiti earthquake flashed on my television. I purposely do not watch the news, but today I couldn't help myself. I couldn't believe... View More

Measuring body composition - the amount of fatty tissue, muscle tissue and bone present in the body - can provide valuable information for determining an individual's overall health status. However, obtaining... View More

The first ever comprehensive study on weightlifting injuries is out and it shows a surprising trend: injuries are up significantly among teenage girls. Results from the study, led by researchers at Nationwide... View More

Brian continues his miniseries targeting the core with single-leg/single-arm diagonals, which are perfect for those clients seeking a greater challenge with three-dimensional movement. See 'Related Resources'... View More

A well-put-together book withattractive food pictures, WaistlineWorkout is most beneficial for new trainers who might need help puttingtogether nutrition and exercise plans for clients.Written for the... View More

Salesin its traditional sense, is a weird subject for personal trainers. Ifyou're familiar with my articles in PFP, you know that most of my advice isdesigned to help you sell yourself. If you get good... View More

It was a provocative prediction that due to the obesity epidemic Baby Boomers may outlive their children. But a new study by the University of Michigan Health System on obesity trends shows Americans are... View More

Experts presenting at the American College of Sports Medicine's 14th annual Health & Fitness Summit today re-emphasized the importance of both exercise and nutrition for weight loss. Joseph Donnelly, Ed.D.,... View More

Last year, researchers made a game-changing realization: brown fat, the energy-burning stuff that keeps babies warm, isn't just for the youngest among us. Adults have it, too (if they are lucky, anyway),... View More

Exercise is a magic drug for many people with depression and anxiety disorders, and it should be more widely prescribed by mental health care providers, according to researchers who analyzed the results... View More

Remember the old saying, "monkey see, monkey do?" With childhood obesity at an all time high, it's time for parents to start at home and encourage their children to be active. With kids, actions speak... View More