Trends in Youth Fitness

Avery D. Faigenbaum, EdD, FACSM; Rhodri S. Lloyd, PhD, and Jon L. Oliver, PhD

Drs. Faigenbaum, Lloyd and Oliver discuss the current state of youth fitness, and why it’s been gaining interest over the last several years.

Youth Sports Specialization

Youth sport specialization is an approach to enhancing specific physical skills to elevate competitive ability. Hear about potential concerns & considerations.

The Female Athlete Triad

Dr. Joy discusses the spectrum of lower energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone density that can affect young athletes.

Breathe Easier | Smoking Cessation Resources for Better Health

Only 20  minutes after your last cigarette, your heart rate and blood pressure begin to drop. Within a few  days, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to a normal rate. After a few weeks your circulation and lung function improve, and after a year your risk of heart attack drops significantly. These are […]

Coaching Skills for Deep Empathy

This infographic describes the three types of empathy and five ways to incorporate empathy into your work as a fitness professional, health coach, or medical practitioner.