I thought there wasn't a need for this editorial. I thought that doing the right thing would be obvious. But then I started to read more about the issue...More
Dear Editor, I was surprised to see Fitness Business Pro not only take a blatant political turn in its December 2004 issue (Second Wind), but to repeat...More
There's an old story of a traditional family gathering at holiday time. Mother carefully prepares the roast, and just before popping it in the oven, she...More
One last thought about not-so-healthy eating and drinking habits. It's one thing to like junk food outside the gym, but it's another to eat it inside....More
Recently, Sgt. Rene Sesma resigned from the Army after being notified that if he didn't quit, the Army would fire him for being overweight. Being fired...More
WASHINGTON For most people, 30 minutes a day just won't cut it anymore. That's according to the new guidelines from the Department of Health and Human...More
WASHINGTON The Air Force reminded airmen in an on-line news report that as of Jan. 20, the prohormone androstenedione (nicknamed Andro) will be removed...More
LAFAYETTE, LA On Jan. 10, 2005, Body Masters filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in Lafayette, LA. The company told employees about the filing in a memo...More
LAS VEGAS The gaming and mobile world is taking hold of fitness, and it doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. In early January, the four-day International...More
NEW YORK Now is the time to either pull out your bragging rights or hang your head in shame. Released last month, the top 25 list of the fattest and fittest...More
NEW YORK Women don't consider themselves fat until they start wearing a size 16, according to a Ladies' Home Journal survey of 1,000 women, 68 percent...More
BOSTON Boston University (BU) is finishing work on its new 270,000-square-foot fitness and recreation facility. Slated to open April 1, the university...More
VANCOUVER, B.C. The recall of painkillers and the growing awareness of the obesity epidemic will drive more senior citizens to exercise in 2005. That's...More
MANHATTAN When you're in the business of branding, nothing's better to brand than an upscale product. Chris Palumbo, brand strategist for upscale women-only...More
NATIONWIDE Weight loss isn't easy. And with countless programs and plans out there it's easy for your members and clients to get lost in the weight-loss...More
VANCOUVER, B.C. Since launching its age-friendly facility locator program on Jan. 1, the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) has already listed...More
MotionSoft Inc., a professional services provider focusing on the health and wellness industries, has purchased KI eSolutions, a provider of health and...More
Equinox has appointed Chief Financial Officer Steven Rosen as chief operating officer, replacing Christopher Peluso, who left the company. Chief Executive...More
According to a report on the Early Defibrillation Law and Policy Center Web site, Out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) death strikes between 350,000...More
With more than 8,000 eager attendees from more than 60 countries, the IHRSA show is sure to be full of energy. And there's no doubt that there will be...More
The world of an athletic director (AD) is a dizzying one. Long and irregular hours are spent talking to coaches, going to games, attending meetings and...More
The health club industry is in the business of making a credible return on investment. However, as you sit down to analyze your club's financial accomplishments,...More
Recently, the hotel health club industry has been getting a lot of mainstream press. Some hotels have developed fitness equipment standards, some have...More
Electromuscle stimulation (EMS) recently has gained the attention of the public after some athletes revealed that they are using this technology to enhance...More
In 2004, the scientific journal Age and Ageing found that older adults are highly knowledgeable about the health benefits of physical activity, yet many...More
Pool-Spa Handbook The Certified Pool-Spa Operator Handbook is a training and reference manual for professionals who help protect those who use aquatic...More
