UPMC HealthBeat • April 22 2026

Weight Changes During Cancer Treatment | UPMC HealthBeat

Cancer can affect your weight in ways you may not expect. You might lose weight without trying, or gain weight even though your routine hasn’t changed. You may feel frustrated or worried, but these shifts are very common. Often, they’re a natural response to managing treatment side effects.

PatientWing • April 22 2026

From Patient to Purpose: How One Diagnosis Shaped a Career in Patient Advocacy | Patient Stories | PatientWing

Rebecca Uhl was 21 when someone finally asked a question she had never thought to ask herself.What are you going to do about that dent in your chest?Her godmother, a nurse, said it plainly. Rebecca had grown up around medicine. Her mother worked the front desk at a pediatrics office, and somehow, no one had ever flagged it as anything serious.

UPMC HealthBeat • April 16 2026

How Do Microplastics Affect Your Health? | UPMC HealthBeat

Research into plastic pollution health effects from microplastics is expanding quickly. These tiny plastic particles are now found in water, food, the air, and even inside the human body. This raises understandable questions and concerns about microplastics’ health risks.

NASM • April 16 2026

Active Recovery vs Rest Day: How Personal Trainers Should Program Both

Active recovery vs rest days serve different physiological purposes, solve different fatigue problems, and should be programmed with the same intent as strength, cardio, and conditioning. When those roles are blurred, personal trainers either pull back too much—slowing progress—or push when full rest is required, increasing injury risk.

UPMC HealthBeat • April 14 2026

Does Alcohol Cause Constipation? | UPMC HealthBeat

If you’ve noticed digestive issues after a night out with friends, you may have had time to contemplate, “Does drinking cause constipation?” Many people wake up the next day feeling constipated — or the opposite — and have a sudden urge to go to the bathroom.

NASM • April 14 2026

How Personal Trainers Can Use Bodybuilding Principles to Help Every Client Stay Committed and Progressing

One of the most effective ways to do that? Applying bodybuilding principles.Most clients start a new fitness goal with excitement. But after a few weeks—when the novelty wears off and progress slows—commitment becomes tougher. This is the moment personal trainers can make the biggest impact—not by pushing harder, but by introducing structure, clarity, and purpose.Bodybuilding isn’t just for competitive athletes.

UPMC HealthBeat • April 13 2026

Vascular Health Tips for Travelers | UPMC HealthBeat

Travel often involves sitting for long stretches. Whether you’re on a plane, in a car, or on a train, this stillness can affect your circulation. A lack of movement can lead to stiffness or mild swelling. Most changes in circulation during travel — including circulation on flights — are temporary.
Use these simple healthy travel habits to keep you comfortable and support vascular safety.

UPMC HealthBeat • April 10 2026

How to Add Protein to Oatmeal | UPMC HealthBeat

Oatmeal has long been a popular, budget-friendly way to start the day. It’s simple to make, filling, and made from whole grains. Oatmeal is also often part of a balanced diet because it has fiber, vitamins, and minerals that help your heart and digestion. But if you’re trying to increase your protein intake, you may have questions, like, Does oatmeal have protein? And if so, how much protein does oatmeal have?

NASM • April 9 2026

The Ultimate Vision: Arnold Schwarzenegger Named 2026 Don Wildman Commitment to Excellence Award Winner

This year, that legacy is being formally recognized. National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) announced that Schwarzenegger has been named the 2026 recipient of the Don Wildman Commitment to Excellence Award, an honor reserved for those who have advanced fitness in transformative and lasting ways.

UPMC HealthBeat • April 8 2026

7 Daily Habits to Boost Circulation | UPMC HealthBeat

Your blood carries oxygen and nutrients to every part of your body. When blood flows well, you have more energy, stay warm, and feel healthy. But modern life can slow blood flow and affect your circulation health. Here’s what you need to know about the circulatory system, and how to improve circulation naturally.

UPMC HealthBeat • April 7 2026

Is Drinking Hot Water Good for You? | UPMC HealthBeat

Drinking hot water is a popular wellness trend. Many people begin their day with a mug of hot water because it’s thought to detox the body, aid digestion, and support weight loss.
But is drinking hot water good for health? The answer is a bit mixed. Although drinking hot water can support wellness in some ways, many claims about it are misunderstood.

UPMC HealthBeat • April 6 2026

10 Lifestyle Tips for Vascular Surgery Recovery | UPMC HealthBeat

Vascular surgery recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. Your body heals best with steady, supportive routines rather than sudden changes. It’s normal to wonder what you can safely do once you’re back home. Even though recovery habits may differ, there are healing tips that help most people.

UPMC HealthBeat • April 3 2026

What Are Saturated Fats? | UPMC HealthBeat

Fats are an important part of your diet, but when you eat saturated fats in large amounts, they can influence your heart health.
Saturated fats show up in plenty of everyday foods — some you’d expect, and others that might surprise you.

NASM • April 2 2026

Personal Trainer Salary 2026: How Much Do Personal Trainers Make?

This guide breaks down personal trainer salary ranges, shows how different career paths impact income, and outlines practical ways to increase your earning potential.Becoming a personal trainer isn’t just a passion‑driven career; it’s a financially stable one with strong growth potential.

NASM • April 2 2026

Top Fitness Trends 2026: What Trainers Need to Know and How to Use them for Business Growth

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) conducted an industry survey of 625 professionals, and the insights point to a clear shift: clients are no longer driven primarily by how they look, but by how they live. Longevity and healthy aging are now the fastest‑growing client goals—outpacing traditional physique motivations and signaling a cultural move toward healthspan, mobility, and feeling better every day.

NASM • March 31 2026

Heart Rate Training Zones Explained for Certified Personal Trainers

Here’s how you can apply the science, sharpen your coaching, and make every heart rate training zone count.Heart rate training zones aren’t new, but the way fitness professionals use them has shifted dramatically over the past decade. As wearable tech has improved and endurance research has evolved, Certified Personal Trainers now have access to more data than ever.

Livability.com • March 24 2026

Why Do Businesses in Green Bay, WI, Excel? - Livability.com

The Greater Green Bay, WI, region has long been known for its grit, community pride and Midwest work ethic, but it’s also becoming a place where entrepreneurs can launch meaningful, sustainable businesses. With a growing talent pipeline, a welcoming community and resources, including venture capital firms, businesses in Green Bay are finding something larger markets often lack: affordability, collaboration and support.

NASM • February 28 2026

Cardio for Longevity: What Every Personal Trainer Should Know | NASM

Cardio is one of the strongest predictors of how long—and how well—someone lives.Clients often focus on cardio for weight loss or vaguely, “getting in shape.” But cardio does more than burn calories. Aerobic training drives long‑term health and is foundational to effective program design and client empowerment.

NASM • February 28 2026

Foundations First: Building Habits That Last | NASM

Quick fixes feel tempting because they promise fast results with minimal friction. But they rely on motivation, which fluctuates day‑to‑day based on stress, energy, schedules, and emotions. When motivation dips, the behavior disappears.

NASM • February 28 2026

The Role of Corrective Exercise in Building Strong Foundations | NASM

These patterns show up in small ways: a squat that shifts to one side, a shoulder that hikes during overhead movements, or a stride that feels a little uneven. Corrective exercise uncovers these hidden stories. It looks at posture, muscle imbalances, and the movement patterns that influence how someone moves, performs, and feels.

NASM • February 12 2026

What Is a Wellness Certification? A Guide to Empowering Holistic Health Coaching | NASM

The terms health and wellness are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same.Wellness is no longer defined by physical fitness alone: it encompasses your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Are you addressing every part of your health?

NASM • February 9 2026

Healthy Weight Week Tips: Evidence‑Based Insights for Personal Trainers | NASM

This week is not just a campaign, but an invitation. Help clients change the conversation from “shrinking” to living well and building the kind of consistency that holds up in real life.Some clients arrive at a personal training session with a number in mind. Other may have a feeling: I want my body to feel like mine again.

UPMC HealthBeat • February 5 2026

Understanding Your Care from an APP | UPMC HealthBeat

A cough is one of the body’s most common reflexes — and most confusing. While it often signals a minor issue, such as irritation from dust or a lingering cold, it can also point to deeper issues in the lungs or airways.

NASM • February 5 2026

Behavior Change Basics: Helping Clients Stick to Resolutions | NASM

And lasting healthy habits are what ultimately drives noticeable results. As Brianna West, author of The Mountain is You, explains willpower isn't force—it’s profound self-understanding and compassionate internal work. “Massive overhauls often trigger the brain threat response (fight, flight, or freeze), but true willpower grows through tiny, consistent steps that compound over time,” she said.