Programming

I was reading a recent article about magical thinking and whether it helps people lose weight. Magical thinking is different from wishful thinking, which may...

As health clubs, we often see opportunities to improve the quality of life for many members. A large percentage of our membership may be mature...

Have your members talked about going gluten-free? There was a time when a gluten-free diet meant giving up many favorite foods. Now, a slew of...

It’s that time of year again! Memorial Day signals the official start of the season of sun, surf and swimsuits. And barbeques! It’s time for...

Is it actually possible to burn more calories just by eating? It is, if you eat the right kinds of foods that burn more calories...

What would give health clubs one of the biggest boosts in viability? A huge possibility would be insurance companies. If the medical community would or...

Are you under the influence? I'm talking about the external cues that determine how much you eat, what you eat and whether you enjoy it....

The "contagion effect" is a phenomenon that suggests that when we are considering appropriate social behavior, we look to the norms of our peer group,...