WASHINGTON – The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), announced today a new partnership with Sanford Health, an integrated health care system based in Fargo, N.D. and Sioux Falls, S.D. The partnership creates the National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute, which will be the recognized national leader and advocate for developing, advancing and disseminating […]
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Study finds energy expenditure persists for 14 hours after high-intensity workout
INDIANAPOLIS – When it comes to lasting calorie burn, vigorous-intensity exercise could be the gift that keeps on giving. Research published today by the American College of Sports Medicine reports that a 45-minute bout of vigorous exercise can boost a person’s energy expenditure for up […]
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The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today the release of The IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report: 2011 Health Club Activity, Usage, Trends & Analysis. This report analyzes demographics and participation trends of American health club consumers and expands on profit center opportunities for club operators.
“The IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report is both […]
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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has just released new recommendations on the quantity and quality of exercise for adults, definitively answering the age-old question of how much exercise is actually enough.
The position stand, titled “Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory, Musculoskeletal, and Neuromotor Fitness in Apparently Healthy Adults: Guidance […]
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The Fitness Institute is pleased to announce that is has partnered with former NHL player Gary Roberts in opening the Gary Roberts High Performance Centre.
Gary Robertsjoins the Fitness Institute and its rich history of training Olympic and professional athletes. The Fitness Institute was home to Canada’s first ever Olympic High Performance Testing and Sports Medicine […]
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Milan, Italy will be the site of the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s (IHRSA) 11th Annual European Congress, 27-30 October 2011. The event will be held at the ATA Hotel Expo Fiera.
“With more than 400 industry business professionals in attendance, the annual Congress offers one of the best networking opportunities for the industry in […]
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WHO/Europe has mapped policies on nutrition, physical activity and obesity throughout the European Region in a new database. The purpose is to assist decision-makers and professionals who want to address the spiralling levels of noncommunicable disease.
Noncommunicable diseases pose the greatest threat to health in the WHO European Region today. Physical inactivity and poor nutrition are […]
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The UK health and fitness industry has maintained a total market value of £3.81 billion, its first flat annual performance in ten years, concludes the 2011 FIA State of the UK Fitness Industry report. Since the start of the recession, in 2008, the fitness industry has grown its total market value by 4%, increased […]
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