Beyond Sets and Reps
By Avery D. Faigenbaum, Ed.D., FACSM and Gregory D. Myer, Ph.D., FACSM Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of ACSM. Avery D. Faigenbaum, Ed.D., FACSM, is a Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey where his research […]
Physical Activity, Skeletal Muscle, and Bone Interactions During Growth
By Joshua N. Farr, Ph.D., and Scott B. Going, Ph.D. Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of ACSM. Joshua N. Farr, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology,Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, Department of Endocrinology, College of Medicine, MayoClinic, Rochester, […]
Strength Training Lowers Risk of Impaired Glucose Metabolism
By Karl Minges, M.P.H., and David Dunstan, Ph.D. Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policiesof ACSM. Karl Minges is a doctoral student at Yale University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. His researchinterests broadly relate to diabetes and cardiovascular disease and the role of […]
The New Healthy Six weeks Eating Plan!
Every day, you make dozens of decisions about what to eat. Will you cook at home or eat out? Snack from a vending machine or carry a healthy snack with you? Making good decisions about what to eat is essential to a healthy lifestyle. And now, putting those choices into practice and eating healthfully has never been easier!
Lowering Blood Triglycerides Levels?
Active Voice: Exercise or Calorie Restriction to Lower Blood Triglycerides Levels? By Labros S. Sidossis, Ph.D., and Elena Bellou, Ph.D. Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of ACSM. Labros Sidossis, Ph.D., is professor of medicine and nutrition and metabolism at the University of Texas Medical […]
Why is Core Strength so important?
What if you could banish low back pain … prevent falls … and increase flexibility in just minutes a day?
Personal Trainers as Professionals
“When selecting trainers, the best criteria to use are their education, certification and training background, not whether they themselves appear to be fit.” – A discussion on certification and it’s role in the profession of Personal Trainer.
Listen To Your Mommy Heart…When “Normal” Doesn’t Seem Normal
When all else fails and it seems there is no good answer or the input you are getting from others seems confusing – listen to your “mommy heart”. Listen to that small voice inside of you that says – something is not quite right and I need to find help.
“It’s Not My Fault”… A Mommy – Infant Lament
Judy A. Terwilliger RN, CMT, CBT comments on often hidden factors that may be the cause of difficulties in breastfeeding and the stress and emotional trauma in both mother and infant that often results
Relationship Between Vitamin D and Muscle Performance?
By Adam S. Grimaldi, Beth A. Parker, PhD, and Paul D. Thompson, MD, FACSM Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policiesof ACSM. Adam S. Grimaldi, B.S., is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington. He also is a […]
