By ACSM
Marketing: A Powerful Force
Families are inundated with powerful and noisy advertisements in the fields of health and fitness, many suggesting get-fit-quick products. Fitness and sports marketing may lead us to believe we can get six-pack abs through a new exercise device or that a certain pair of shoes will make us play like the pros… if only that were true!…
By ICAA
You have probably heard the saying, “A family that plays together, stays together.” If this saying is true, our goal must be to provide the environments and programs that support this intergenerational bonding activity. The question is, How do we, as providers of health and wellness services, achieve this goal?…
By IHRSA
One of the nation’s greatest public health policy successes of the past ten years may be the widespread implementation of corporate wellness policies.
In fact, a recent notice from the Federal government states, “The Departments believe that appropriately designed wellness programs have the potential to contribute importantly to promoting health and preventing disease.”…
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Mid-Course Report is now available for public comment until December 10th.
The Physical Activity Guidelines Mid-Course Report: Strategies for Increasing Physical Activity Among Youth summarizes evidence-based intervention strategies for increasing physical activity in youth ages 3 to 17.
The report describes interventions for increasing activity in several key settings where youth live, play, and learn, including:
Schools Preschool and Childcare Programs Communities Families and Homes Primary CareWe’d love your feedback!…