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What You Can Do to Stop Sexual Harassment in Fitness

There’s more frank discussion than ever about how sexual aggression and harassment affects the women who just want to train and chase their fitness goals in peace. Here’s what you can do to recognize problems, and to act against them. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on November 7, 2018

Working with Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease

As a health and exercise professional who works with older adults, you may encounter clients who suffer from dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the fift… 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 in pioneering […]

Published on November 7, 2018

Risk factors of type 2 diabetes and CVD accumulate in children with poor aerobic fitness

Risk factors of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease accumulate in children who have poor aerobic fitness, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The study also found that the traditional way of expressing aerobic fitness in proportion to total body mass overestimates the role of aerobic fitness in identifying children at […]

Published on November 6, 2018