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Half of all American workplaces offer health and wellness programs

Workplace health promotion programs are increasing in the US, according to researchers. Nearly half of all workplaces in the nation offer some level of health promotion or wellness programs and 17% of workplaces with 50 or more employees offer comprehensive workplace health promotion programs. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on April 22, 2019

You Passed Your Certification Exam—Now What?

The hours of studying and preparation have finally paid off with a passing score on your ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. So where do … Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge […]

Published on April 19, 2019

Does time of day affect the body’s response to exercise?

New research confirms that the circadian clock is an important factor in how the body responds to physical exertion. Based on this work alone, it’s too early to say when the best time is for you to go for a jog. But at least in the lab, exercise in the evening seems to be more […]

Published on April 18, 2019