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5 Fitness Findings from Stanford Study of Smartphone Data

Aug 09, 2017

In a study of 717,000 men and women in 111 countries, Stanford University researchers used smartphone data to uncover the nuances of "activity inequality" gaps.

Boutique Studio Visits Declined in Second Quarter, Foursquare Says

Aug 01, 2017

Boutique studio visits are slowing, but high-end health club visits increased, according to data from Foursquare.

6 Insights on Cannabis Usage and Exercise, According to ACE

Jun 21, 2017

With the growing popularity of cannabis as an exercise supplement, the American Council on Exercise's Cedric Bryant reviewed research on the potential benefits and risks of the drug's application.

Outdoor Exercise Prompts Better Indoor Fitness Habits, New ReportLinker Survey Says

Jun 07, 2017

Sunlight-emitted vitamin D and an appreciation for nature can make an outdoors workout seem less demanding to most Americans than an indoor one, according to the survey.

Participation in Virtual Fitness Classes Can Boost On-Site Retention, Wexer Report Says

May 26, 2017

Wexer researchers found more than half of all virtual class users visited their gym at least three times a week—a trend that has increased steadily since 2014.

PHIT America Warns Against Physical Inactivity 'Time Bombs' in Latest Report

May 24, 2017

American children and low-income adults are becoming increasingly inactive and must recommit to good health in order to curb a major healthcare crisis, according to PHIT America.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro Area Named Fittest in the U.S. by ACSM

May 17, 2017

Washington, D.C.; San Francisco; Seattle; San Jose, California; Boston and Denver were among the six other fittest metro areas, according to the 10th annual American Fitness Index.

Energy Drinks Could Harm Blood Pressure and Heart Rate, AHA Study Finds

May 03, 2017

In their study, researchers found energy drink consumers had an abnormally high corrected QT interval, which can cause life-threatening heart arrhythmia.

Zumba Gold is Ideal for Social, Low-Risk Adults Over 40, ACE Study Finds

Apr 26, 2017

On average, most study participants met cardiorespiratory guidelines through Zumba Gold, while a few reached a slightly dangerous "vigorous" intensity threshold.

IHRSA Reports 57 Million Health Club Members, $27.6 Billion in Industry Revenue in 2016

Apr 14, 2017

Health club member numbers increased 3.6 percent in 2016 compared to 2015, which equated to a 19.3 percent penetration rate into the America population, according to a report from IHRSA.

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