How to Reduce Intimidation for New Clients in Group Exercise Classes or Group Training Sessions
For new students walking into a group exercise class or group training session, intimidation can be brought on for a number of reasons. Feeling uncomfortable in the exercise setting, for any reason, can reduce the student’s enjoyment of the exercise, decrease the benefits of the exercise and can cause the student to become upset and […]
Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Osteoarthritis for Those with Obesity
Regular physical activity can help protect against osteoarthritis by increasing muscle strength and cardiovascular health; improving body composition and joint support; preserving muscle mass; and reducing inflammation, joint stiffness and pain.
Staying Ready: A Real-World AED Response
You never know when you’ll need to use your emergency training. That’s what ACSM member and Noblesville, Indiana, Orangetheory Fitness Head Coach Tony Maloney was reminded of in late October when a patron visiting from out of state collapsed suddenly in a mid-morning strength class. Maloney had just finished the five-minute warm-up and started the […]
Assisting the Apprehensive Exerciser
When meeting with new clients looking to lose weight or get in better shape, you may find that many are dealing with internal negativity and self-doubt. It’s important to know how to help them through these emotional barriers, improving their chances of a successful fitness journey.
GSSI Presented Webinar Q&A | Internal and External Load Monitoring
Miss the webinar? Access it below along with an opportunity for one CEC. View the webinar One CEC available here Q: How are we conceptualizing “readiness” in this context? Readiness can have a variety of meanings, but in the context of athletic readiness, it’s the return to psychophysiological homeostasis that enables an […]
What Do We Know about Epilepsy and Physical Activity?
Since November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss some of the more recent guidance that’s come across ACSM’s editorial desk regarding epilepsy and physical activity, namely the findings laid out in this 2021 publication in Current Sports Medicine Reports. The topic hits close to home, quite literally — in […]
Five Practices for Staying Calm, Focused and Productive during the Holidays
Life is busy, stressful and unpredictable — particularly during the holiday season. Practice all five of these suggestions and you’ll find you have more focused and intentional time than you thought to tackle work tasks, home life and more.
Disability, Employment and Progress in the Fitness Space
Did you know that 81% of people with a disability don’t feel welcome in the fitness industry? That means as fitness professionals, leaders and educators, we have a lot of work to do. One of the biggest areas of need is in representation. We are the fitness industry after all, and we know that representation […]
Hologic DXA Webinar Q&A
Access the webinar recording here Questions regarding other body composition assessment tools: There are many pros and cons to any body composition assessment tool, DXA included. Many of you asked my thoughts about other methods — specifically bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA — InBody), air displacement (BOD POD), 3D scanners such as the SizeStream, and ultrasound […]
Combating Obesity as a Family
Obesity is one of those diseases that just breaks my heart. After almost 24 years in the health care field, I have not personally witnessed a reduction in this “lifestyle” disease, and the official statistics in the U.S. and worldwide don’t reflect that much progress has been made toward prevention. There are many reasons why […]
