The nation’s largest association of psychologists this month warned federal regulators that A.I. chatbots “masquerading” as therapists, but programmed to reinforce, rather than to challenge, a user’s thinking, could drive vulnerable people to harm themselves or others. In a presentation to a Federal Trade Commission panel, Arthur C. Evans Jr., the chief executive of the…
While perusing the supplement aisle, you’ll likely pass bottles of pills and gummies claiming to boost your immune system. And if you’ve ever felt tempted to try them, you’re far from alone: Recent research suggests that millions of Americans have used dietary supplements for those supposed benefits. The new study was published last week in…
Lack of time is consistently one of the major barriers to clients committing to or maintaining a fitness program. For this reason, creating efficient workouts while still helping clients achieve results is hugely important. When you consider the typical upper-body training routine, however, a split routine (isolating body parts) is often the standard approach. But…
Who says that healthy eating has to be expensive? Some of the healthiest items in the market are also among the least expensive. Staples like brown rice, quinoa, beans, lentils and in-season fruits and vegetables are very easy on the wallet. The foods that drive up the market receipt are typically those found in boxes,…
Getting clients to train their glutes is pretty easy—after all, everyone wants their butt to look good. But as trainers and instructors, we have an underlying agenda. We know that teaching clients to “recruit the glute” will not only help them produce more power, but will also improve how they move. In fact, strong glutes…
Supplements are a significant component of the sports nutrition industry, and many manufacturers claim their products can assist with everything from sport performance and weight loss to energy production and muscle recovery. These products are commonly referred to ergogenic aids, which are any external influences believed to enhance physical activity or performance. Nutritionally, these products…
This is Tejal, filling in for Melissa Clark. I’ve been out at restaurants so much lately that, when I’m cooking at home, I’m drawn to whatever feels like the complete opposite of restaurant food — dishes that don’t involve too much construction or finishing. Dishes that you don’t even have to plate, ideally, but can…
As health and fitness professionals, the words we use in our communication strategies not only help convey our message of health, fitness and wellness to the public, they also show how current we are as fitness role models. Here are 10 key terms that have changed over the past few years: 1. Aerobics  Within…
Eating disorders are complex, clinically diagnosed conditions that can have serious physical and emotional complications. In the U.S. alone, there are nearly 30 million men and women affected by one of the three major disorders. As a health and fitness professional, you can play an important role in recognizing early warning signs, which may increase…