Fitness Studies Archive
ACE Study Evaluates P90X
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has released the results of a study that looked at the effectiveness of the P90X, which was identified by ACE as one of the top fitness trends to watch in 2012. ...
Employees Want a Fitness Center Discount, Survey Says
The top wellness benefit that workers want is a fitness center discount, but these discounts are not the top benefit offered by employers....
Study Reveals Combination of Exercise and Education Can Reduce Low Back Pain
Core-strengthening exercises did not prevent back pain in soldiers any better than traditional sit ups, according to a study conducted by the University of Florida-Gainesville....
Telephone Outreach Can Be an Effective Motivator for Physical Activity
Telephone outreach encouraging physical activity and healthier eating is effective, according to a recent review of past studies on these methods of outreach....
Club Operators Expect Revenue to Increase in 2012, Survey Says
The majority of fitness facility operators polled in the 2011 Club Industry State of the Industry survey anticipate an improved 2012, with moderate-to-high expectations of increased revenue, membership, renovations, additions and equipment purchasing....
Baby Boomers and Seniors Are Untapped Revenue Sources for Fitness and Wellness Facilities
Few businesses have truly tapped the revenue opportunities that exist in the Baby Boomer and senior markets....
Cost Is Top Barrier to Health Club Membership, Per Study
Fifty-six percent of people polled said that cost is the top barrier to joining a health club. ...
Obesity Awareness Tops ACE List of Fitness Trends for 2012
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has released its annual fitness trends forecast for the coming year, with obesity awareness topping the list....
Yoga Helps with Chronic Low Back Pain, Study Says
Individuals who suffer from chronic low back pain can get relief by doing yoga,but the relief is no greater than that from doing conventional stretching exercises. ...
Exercise May Reduce Dementia Risk, Study Says
Aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of dementia, and it may slow the condition’s progression once it starts, according to a Mayo Clinic study. ...
Health Club Membership Growth Comes from Female, Youth Markets, IHRSA Says
The profile of the average health club member may be shifting, suggests a new analysis of the industry from the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). ...
AED Battery Failures Play Role in Cardiac Deaths
Over 15 years, 1,284 cardiac arrest deaths have been connected to the failure of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)....
Studies Show Benefits of Exercise on Heart, Brain Health
Looking for a way to reduce heart disease risk or improve brain function? Exercise is the answer, according to two recent studies that add to the list of exercise's health benefits, showing that work outs are good for improving more than just physiques....
Aerobic Exercise Reduces Heart Disease Risk, Study Says
Weight training alone is not an effective way to reduce the risk of heart disease or diabetes if you are overweight, but aerobic training might be, according to a new study from the Duke University Medical Center. ...
Social Media Influences Fitness Trends
Group exercise classes are increasing in popularity thanks to social media users' desire to stay connected. ...
