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ACSM Announces Top Fitness Trends for 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — Technology applications in the fitness industry continue to build momentum as Wearable Technology, Mobile Exercise Apps and Data-Driven Training Technology all appear in the top 10 of the 2025 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends. The report was published today by the American College of Sports Medicine in its November/December issue of ACSM’s Health &…
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Health & Fitness Association Looks Forward to Partnering on Policies for a Healthier, Stronger America
Washington, DC—November 6, 2024—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) congratulates President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance on their election and looks forward to collaborating on impactful health policies that improve access to physical activity, a cornerstone of both mental and physical wellness for Americans of all ages. In the face of a national…
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U.S. Fitness Facility Membership Reaches Historic High According to HFA
BOSTON, MA—October 16, 2024—As more Americans prioritize their health and wellness, U.S. fitness facilities reached a record 72.9 million members in 2023, representing 23.7% of the U.S. population aged six and older, according to new data from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). These findings are detailed in the 2024 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer Report,…
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September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day!
A simple conversation can save a life. Reach out, listen, and offer support. We kicked off the month by learning about signs and symptoms someone might experience during a mental health crisis, as well as what we can do to support them! If you or someone you know needs help 9-8-8 dialing code callers will…
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How to maintain your New Year’s Resolution
Welcome to 2023! As we enter a new year, everyone is making resolutions in the hopes of becoming a better version of themselves in 2023. Setting and sticking to your New Year’s Resolution can be difficult to say the least! Our goals can be too big which often leads to disappointment. We sometimes try to focus…
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National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month
The month of September was National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 46,000 Americans died by suicide in 2020. While there are numerous benefits of exercising, the benefits don’t stop at building muscles or endurance. Did you know that working out can be extremely beneficial for your mental…
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Staying Active in the Office: Benefits of a Standing Desk
Taking afternoon walks on your work break is a great way to stay active, but what about when the cooler weather hits or it is raining outside? Strolls down the road turn into an ordeal when you have to bundle up or walk in the rain. A great alternative would be to invest in a…
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Kettlebells and Functionality
Kettlebells are one of the simplest fitness accessories we offer, essentially just a handle connected to a ball of iron. Simple, yet versatile, they allow for a wide range of workouts. Kettlebells date back to the 18th century, and there is a good reason that they are still buzzing in the fitness community today. Kettlebells…
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The Pros of the Power Plate
Fitness technology has taken off as engineers innovate the perfect equipment that targets all your body’s needs. Either by stepping on the Power Plate or completing an entire workout on it, your body can see many benefits. The plate’s effects can range from burning more calories to increasing circulation to muscle recovery and pain relief…
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Benefits of Exercise When You Have an Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune disorders arise when the body’s immune system erroneously attacks healthy cells in your body as if they were a harmful virus or bacteria. Autoimmune diseases can take their toll on the human body, physically, mentally, and emotionally in the form of chronic pain, fatigue, weakness, depression, and a myriad of other symptoms. For many…
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Roller Skating + Fitness: Do They Go Together?
I started roller skating on a whim about a year ago and did not realize the fitness benefits I would gain from my new hobby. I had, of course, done this during my teen years when my parents would throw money at us, then drop us off at the rink to terrorize the staff for…
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Delicious Cinnamon Apple Morning Oats
You have heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There is a tremendous amount of research out there to support this claim, but what you choose to eat for breakfast is even more crucial. When you begin your day with hearty, healthy foods, you kickstart your metabolism and replenish…
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