Latest Fitness Industry News
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- 10 Immune Boosting Flu Shot Alternative [news]
- Pharmacies have already begun promoting walk-in flu shots for the "flu season". The late and early months of each year seem to be when more of us catch colds and come down with the flu. So what measures can you take to ensure you are not sidelined with nagging colds or a debilitating flu episode? This article will give you nine easy tips, with probably the most important last. There you'll also be able to access a Health Ranger video with Mike Adams, which convincingly debunks the concept of "flu season".
- Physical Fitness Could Have a Positive Effect On Eye Health [news]
- Physical activity may be what the doctor orders to help patients reduce their risk of developing glaucoma. According to a recently published scientific paper, higher levels of physical exercise appear to have a long-term beneficial impact on low ocular perfusion pressure (OPP), an important risk factor for glaucoma.
- Twists and turns that make a difference [news]
- It has the latest fitness equipment, from a Cybex training circuit to stationary Expresso Cycles with video screens that let you bike virtually through a bucolic countryside. It holds classes in yoga, Pilates, boot camp and the hottest exercise trend, Zumba. And it offers personal training, massage therapy and a variety of health screenings. Yet it's not a glitzy mirror-wall health club aimed at fitness-minded singles. In fact, its business has nothing to do with fitness...
- Elderly Exercising Can Reduce Falls And Injury [news]
- Elderly women are at high risk of hip fractures and costly hip replacement procedures. However, a new September 27th JAMA journal article appearing in Archives of Internal Medicine, states that improvements in gait strength and balance, achieved in the comfort of home can aid in prevention for these high risk patients.
- Where it Hurts isn't where the Problem is [news]
- Traditionally when our clients/patients have come in to see us with sore spots we’ve assessed the sore spots and treated the sore spots to make them go away. This assumes that the cause and the symptom are one in the same, an assumption that this article will show, is not one we can make. David Liow uses two patients to demonstrate the point that where it hurts isn’t where the problem is.
- Movement Analysis and Motor Control Training for the Lumbar Spine [news]
- Back pain can be caused by trauma but frequently it is insidious, recurrent and related to uncontrolled movement patterns. Uncontrolled movement patterns are motor control deficits. It is important to understand the difference between strength deficits and control deficits. A person may have good strength in individual muscle groups but may be unable to control rotation across the lumbo-pelvic region, for example, when walking or carrying an object in one hand. Or they may lose control of their lumbar spine when they incur a flexion or extension load on the spine, despite displaying reasonalble individual muscle strength. Assessing control of these movements then correcting deficits is essential to address these problems.
- Is there a Barefoot Running Controversy? [news]
- The controversy over barefoot running has existed for a very short time but the interest in barefoot running is not new. I believe that the controversy over barefoot running is mostly a cyberspace phenomenon and wouldn't exist without the internet. This is because the bulk of the people who claim to be the "purveyors of truth" on the matter, post blogs based on very little fact and can easily flood the internet with their opinions.
- Hitting Hard on the Heels May Hit Hard on the Bones [news]
- Stress fractures are amongst the most frequently diagnosed injuries in athletes. Some reports suggest that the rate of tibial stress fracture could be as high as 33 – 55% of all diagnosed stress fractures. Stress fractures occur when sub maximum strain is applied to the bone at a frequency that normal repair processes of osteoclasts and osteoblasts can’t handle.
- Treating Chronic Fatigue and Adrenal Fatigue Naturally [news]
- The easy, relaxed lifestyle experienced by our ancestors no longer exists, and we're not even aware of how much stress we're under. The problem? "Our lifestyles have changed, but our bodies haven't,"
- Is hunger all in the mind? [news]
- Feeling peckish? Never quite satisfied by low-calorie, healthy snacks? Your hunger may have as much to do with what's in your head as it does with what's on your plate, according to a new study by Yale University.
- Satisfying your Paleo pangs [news]
- The "caveman" or "Paleo" diet is a hot topic with personal trainers - but is it healthy and is it a good option for weight loss? Food and nutrition are things about which everyone has an opinion. After all, we all have to eat; food is a fundamental part of life.
- Business Plan Template [news]
- This template provides an outline of the points you need to cover when you write your plan.
- The Fair Trading Act [news]
- The Commerce Commission publishes factsheets and guidelines for businesses and consumers wanting to better understand their obligations and rights under the Fair Trading Act.
- Customer Service and Complaints [news]
- How to deal best with complaints, what consumers want, and a checklist on the process of how to keep a customer informed during a repair process.
- We Quote Prices Over the Phone [news]
- What’s your price?” “I’m sorry, I can’t tell you.” That conversation will happen more this month than at any time during the rest of the year.
- How to respond to Member Complaints [news]
- How you respond to complaints can be the difference between keeping and losing business.
- How to Work Effectively with Independent Contractors [news]
- The keys to success are communication, expectation and documentation.
- How to Create a Welcoming Environment [news]
- Make sure patrons are not turned off by your facility before they even enter it.
- How to Manage Generational Differences in the Workplace [news]
- The need to understand what drives employees of all ages is more critical than ever.
- Assess Your Business's Capabilities [news]
- The Capability Healthcheck is an easy-to-use tool designed to assess your business health.
- 25 Ways to Simplify Your Business [news]
- Fine-tune your business with our ideas for simplifying and streamlining your operations.
- Introduction to Business Taxes
- It is important that you meet your business tax obligation. This section outlines what the obligations are, and helps you keep adequate records in order to complete your tax returns.
- How to Avoid Year-End Time-Wasting [news]
- The last few weeks of the year aren't very productive. Here are five suggestions for making the most of the quiet time.
- How to Increase Your Profit [news]
- For most businesses, the easiest way to increase profitability is to reduce costs. This isn’t as much fun as winning major contracts, or tripling sales, or opening new branches. But reducing direct costs can dramatically increase the profit on each sale, and eliminating unnecessary business overheads can have an immediate pleasing impact on your bottom line.
- Business Structures [news]
- Every business needs a ‘structure’, which really means the type of legal structure the business operates under so everyone knows what type of business you are.
- Key Management Skills [news]
- Most small business owners start out with a good business concept but not much idea of what it takes to manage and grow a business. The good news is that you can learn and improve on your management skills as your business grows.
- Plan Your Marketing [news]
- Every marketing activity you undertake should help you to achieve at least one of the results below:
- What the 90-Day Trial Period Means For You [news]
- In March 2009, an optional 90-day trial period for employers who employ 19 people or less was introduced. This change to the labour law allowed smaller businesses to hire new staff, by agreement, for a trial period of up to 90 calendar days.
- Top Tips for Dealing with Biz Disasters [news]
- No business is ever safe from harm. This guide will show you how to plan for and bounce back from an unexpected crisis--and keep your customers in the meantime.
- Expanding With a Second Location [news]
- Contemplating business expansion? Here are 5 things to help make your decision a little easier.
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