Articles that span issues or concepts related to special populations such as youth, elderly, or those suffering with specific conditions.
Every single piece of the human body benefits from sleep, including the cardiovascular system. With February being Heart Awareness Month, let's make the connection between sleep hygiene and a...
Allergies affect approximately 20-40 million people each year. In this country alone, an estimated 15 million people live with asthma and its ensuing complications; sadly, this number continues to...
Despite being in a crucial stage, pregnant women don’t get enough guidance when it comes to their fitness and nutrition. A study on the nutrition and exercise behaviors of pregnant women revealed...
Regular exercise helps to maintain the proper functioning of every organ in the human body, largely by keeping obesity, cholesterol, and blood pressure in check. Since these rank among the top major...
Our cellular components and bodies inevitably become senescent, or in laymen’s terms – cells grow old. A client must practically find and drink from the proverbial "Fountain of Youth" to offset...
Human strides truly are what made us who we were for Paleolithic hunting and gathering ways and means. Walking and motion still make us who we are in modern days - for better or worse - with our...
One topic revolving around fertility that deserves our attention, especially as fitness professionals, is exercise: Is it recommended to work out while trying to get pregnant? Can exercise actually...
The relationship between hormones and fitness is complex and oft-ignored which may impact personal training client motivation and performance. Understanding it may help break through mysterious...
In fitness, we not only cater to clients with postural dysfunction but we begin to notice it more in those we encounter in everyday life. You may have older clients who have a "hunchback" or mention...
Many personal trainers wear a health and wellness cap, with interests going far beyond exercise, though it's all interwoven. Osteoporosis and bone fractures are common issues, especially in our...
