Mark D.R. Ford

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Longevity Training for Healthier Lives: Wine Country CrossFit Review

Inside Beth Rypins’ account of Wine Country CrossFit, childhood recovery, world-class whitewater…

Prenatal and Postpartum Support in Small-Group Training: Cave Training Review

Inside Nikki Adams’ account of Cave Training, a 1,200-square-foot micro gym uses…

Cardio and Strength Training Were Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk, Study Finds

Adults who met both aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines had about half the…

Once-Weekly Interval Walking Reduced Body Fat, Study Finds

New research found that 75 minutes of supervised interval walking in one…

Long-Term Development for Baseball Athletes: Reidt Fitness Systems Review

Inside Josh Reidt’s account of Reidt Fitness Systems, a career-ending pitching injury…

Rehabilitation-Aware Pilates With Nearly 100 Weekly Classes: Core Sport Review

Inside Chanda Fetter’s account of Core Sport, a rehabilitation-first introduction to Pilates…

What 15 Independent Fitness Studios Reveal About the Future of Personal Training

An original analysis of 15 independent fitness studios reveals five recurring patterns…

The New Social Architecture of Fitness: Why Independent Gyms Are Becoming Community Institutions

Across Fitness Living Magazine™ interviews with independent gym and studio owners, a…

Is 2.5 Hours of Exercise Enough for Heart Health? What a Major Study Really Found

2.5 hours helps, but more exercise linked to greater heart protection.