The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) has recently released new information on the sports participation trends and most popular activities among women, men and seniors. According to SGMA¹s Superstudy, women prefer non-competitive activities, men favor fitness-related activities, and seniors over the age of 55 seem to prefer fitness and individual sports activities.

Exercise adherence is a critical issue in the corporate health and fitness industry. Unlike commercial health clubs, where the constant selling of memberships keeps the participant level steady, corporate clubs must rely on keeping what few members they have since they only draw from a small, fixed population.

The majority of respondents who feel that members should not have to pay for unused months feel that it is better for business to allow members to take time off. They feel it is a service, and members should only pay when that service is actually used. Says one respondent, “[Facility usage is] a service, [...]

Kathie Davis, executive director of IDEA, The Health & Fitness Source, San Diego, Calif., has observed the transformation of group exercise over the last 10 years. According to Davis, even 10 years ago, members were beginning to show signs of diversification. “After the implementation of dance-exercise, jazz aerobics and high impact, the interest of exercising [...]

The staff at Excel Fitness Center in Anderson, Ind., had heard the excuses before — over and over, as a matter of fact. So they decided to do something about it. The “If What?” health promotion, targeted at the couch-potato population, encouraged people to stop making excuses and start focusing on doing something good for [...]

I found out that I was pregnant with my second child on Feb 24, 1999. I knew from the moment we concieved that I was pregnant. We were due on October 28,1999.

When I was asked during a recent testimonial for Tae-Bo on QVC: ‘How has it (Tae-Bo) changed your life?’ I responded, ‘It saved my life.’ Actually, I had agreed to appear on QVC that day in spite of being an extremely camera-shy person because I wanted to share my story with others who could identify [...]

Heading for the slopes? Get in great ski shape with these tips and exercises that will soon have you effortlessly skiing down your favorite run. First, consider your cardio exercise. If a leisurely stroll or a stretch-and-tone class is your exercise of choice, you’ve got some work to do. Even if you’re a long-distance runner, [...]

Plantar fascitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, the ligament-like muscle band that runs from the heel of the foot to the ball of the foot. The plantar fascia provides the foot with the support necessary to lift the foot off the ground and is necessary for balance and foot stability.