Written by NFPT Staff Writer Sunday, 22 January 2012 00:00
The nation's level of obesity appears to have hit a plateau, according to data released in January by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, that plateau could be described as uncomfortably high: Over a third of adults and nearly 17 percent of children were obese in 2009-2010.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Friday, 13 January 2012 00:00
In the first part of this article, we examined the use of training straps and their appropriate applications. This installment will discuss how to wear wrist straps properly as well as what to look for when purchasing them.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Saturday, 07 January 2012 00:00
It's the amount of calories, not what they are made of, that matters more when it comes to putting on weight. That's according to the findings of a study that examined the role of protein consumption in weight gain.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Tuesday, 03 January 2012 00:00
Many people make getting losing weight and geting in better shape a New Year's resolution. For many, this will be the year they seek out the services of a personal trainer.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Saturday, 31 December 2011 00:00
While it's an overstatement to say that muscle fatigue may all be in a person's head, a series of studies suggests that the body's cue to slow down during tiring physical activities does start there.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Wednesday, 28 December 2011 00:00
The good news: Americans on average are healthier than they were 20 years ago. The bad news? There are signs that gains in some areas may soon be surpassed by losses in others, leading to a reversal in that trend.
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