It’s that time of year again. Final holiday preparations are coupled with annual reflections and goal setting for the new year. For many, those goals
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Effective Strategies to Enhance Long Term Athletic Development – How to Reduce Overuse and Burnout Injuries in Young Athletes
Early sport specialization (year-round training in a specific sport with the exclusion of other sports) has been gaining popularity with the perceived value of college
Effects of a High-Fat, High-Fructose Diet and Exercise on Brain Aging
Recent research has suggested that metabolic disorders, like obesity and type 2 diabetes, can contribute to brain aging (neuronal senescence), which is often linked to
Early Movers: Can an Active Pregnancy Influence Baby’s Neuromuscular Development?
Pregnancy is such a wonderful, exciting and scary time of life. I am so glad it takes about nine months; it gave me time to
Can Your Wearable Device Really Tell How Fit You Are?
Fitbits and other wearable fitness monitors often provide values for VO2max (“cardio fitness score” in the Fitbit app), a measure of how well the body transports
Sport-Safety Meets Science: How Data-Informed Coaching Practices Can Help Make Football Safer
Sport participation is a key contributor to the physical and mental well-being of youth. However, increasing rates of concussion, along with concerns about the effect
Is Sitting the New Smoking? | Can Too Much Sitting Increase the Risk of Depression?
There has been a lot of media attention the past few years equating sitting to being as bad for your health as smoking. The public
Wearable Tech Named Top Fitness Trend for 2020
Annual global survey, new regional comparison report predict what you’ll see in fitness next year Do you use your smartwatch or fitness tracker to monitor
Physical Activity and Function in Older Age: It’s Never too Late to Start!
Evidence shows that physical activity reduces the risk of fall-related injuries in older people by 32-40%, yet only 27% of older adults are achieving the
6 Fit Pregnancy Tips | For Clients, Coaches and Trainers
Learning Objectives: Identify recovery strategies for exercise training in pregnancy; Understand the importance of hydration with endurance training in pregnancy; Understand the importance of healthy
The Athlete’s Kitchen: Carbs in the News
Too many of today’s athletes believe carbohydrates are “bad.” If that’s true, what does the latest sports nutrition research say? The following studies, presented at
Physical Activity: A Key Lifestyle Behavior for Prevention of Weight Gain and Obesity
The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans was published by the Department of Health and Human Services in 2018 along with the Physical Activity Guidelines