A recent study from the American Council on Exercise revealed consistent evidence that personalized exercise programming optimizes training responsiveness and positively impacts cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness and cardiometabolic health.

In 2022, the outdoor recreation participation base grew 2.3% to a record 168.1 million participants—55% of the U.S. population over the age of 6, according to the Outdoor Participation Trends Report from the Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Foundation.

A new, first-of-its-kind report captures and compares the perspectives of professionals working within the senior living industry, as well as older adults who are potential customers or residents.

The National Forest System Trail Stewardship (NFSTS) Funding Program awarded a total of $262,000 to 17 trail projects in U.S. Forest Serve regions across the country. Each project supports trail maintenance that is led by dedicated volunteers.

Washington, D.C., was rated the nation’s best big-city park system by the 2023 ParkScore index, says Trust for Public Land. Saint Paul, Minn., placed second, and Minneapolis climbed to third.

The labor shortage of the past couple of years has had a major impact on aquatic facilities, and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has responded by working to expand the pipeline for pool professionals. In keeping with this goal, the PHTA has announced a major milestone in its workforce development program as it launched its brand-new jobseeker website.

As the summer travel season approaches, IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced that its 2022-2026 Global Theme and Amusement Park Outlook Report forecasts a 7% boost in attendance for North American theme parks, with an estimated attendance of 308.5 million in 2023.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness states that one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. Recently, NCAA research released survey data showing that college athletes and coaches have mental health conditions similar to those of the general public.

Childhood drowning is on the rise, and since kids are at more risk of drowning during the summer as they enjoy time in and around pools, lakes and oceans, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), has kicked off its Water Safety Champion campaign. 

A new study from the American Camp Association (ACA) outlines the lasting positive impact of camp and the ways that a quality camp experience helps support young people in developing valuable skills, learning who they are and preparing for life beyond camp.