Organized by Joshua Roiland, BS, CSCS, FNS 8/18/2026 Hydration is about more than simply drinking water. Your body constantly regulates water and electrolytes—minerals such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium—to maintain blood volume, nerve function, muscle contraction, and normal cellular function. Maintaining adequate hydration is an important part of general health, although individual fluid needs vary considerably based on body size, diet, environment, activity, and sweat losses. What Are...

Walking into a gym without a plan is a lot like building a house without a blueprint. Research shows that people are more likely to succeed when exercise is personalized, progresses over time, and includes accountability. That's why many health and fitness professionals use structured programs instead of simply handing someone a workout. “Behaviorally based exercise interventions, the use of behavior change strategies, supervision by an experienced fitness instructor, and exercise that is...

Researched and organized by Joshua Roiland, BS, CSCS, FNS Foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release commonly used before or after exercise. While it is often marketed as a way to "break up scar tissue" or "release fascia," current research does not support these claims. Instead, the benefits appear to be primarily neurological, temporarily increasing pain tolerance and allowing greater range of motion. Multiple systematic reviews have found that foam rolling can produce small...