One of the hottest fitness trends of 2018 is family fitness classes and competitions, meeting the rising demand for families to be more active together. More parents are encouraging their kids to exercise with them, because they know it leads to healthy habits, and mitigates...
A cozy winter spent Netflix and chilling, with the occasional weekend run or hot yoga sesh thrown in, can leave us struggling to remember what an steady fitness routine looks like. Which is why setting a specific goal (at whatever level you are comfortable with)...
The SilverSneakers fitness program is a health plan benefit available through Medicare, providing older adults with fitness center memberships, customized group exercise classes, and a supportive social environment promoting socialization among participants. America’s population is dramatically shifting toward a 65+ majority, and the resulting transformation...
Over 100 schools and districts - consisting of over 120,000 students - have already applied to participate in the Flashfit grant program. Don’t be left out! The deadline to submit your school’s application is this Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Flashfit is awarding $100 grants and...
Are you still keeping up with your New Year’s Resolutions? Improving your fitness level is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions, however gym memberships often go unused from February onwards. The trick to getting fit and staying that way is finding the right...
Interested in gender parity in fitness? Start early. Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and Northumbria University show that getting girls involved in physical fitness programs in early elementary school may level the playing field in terms of participation and engagement. Sian Lawson, senior lecturer...
Your favorite, fun-to-use fitness app is now available on Google Play. Grab your friends and create a Flashmob to spontaneously bring people together and improve your health and happiness. FlashFit is an interactive app that blends a spontaneous Flash mob with 60 seconds of fun exercise...
As the parent of an ADHD kiddo, I’m always looking for ways to tweak our lifestyle to allow my son to harness his “gifts” to his advantage. There’s no doubt that movement alleviates his symptoms and allows my little guy to focus more in class. He’s...
If you pay attention to the news, you know Millennials are a hot topic. Comprising 25 percent of the population and representing $200 billion a year in spending ability, they’re also highly culturally influential. Fitness is just one industry that has felt a major Millennial...
It’s never too late to get started on a fitness program. As our bodies age, it becomes increasingly important to continue moving and avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Exercise is more important than ever maintain strength, flexibility, and energy and manage symptoms of pain and illness....