The goal of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is to advance the field of massage therapy and to promote and establish it as a viable therapy integral to good health. The AMTA works to set standards for care and ethical practice, support member therapists, to educate the public about massage and its benefits, and to support legislative efforts in favor of it

It's not hard to sell most people on the benefits of massage therapy - who wouldn't want to lose themselves in an hour of therapeutic relaxation? But since massage therapy does carry some moderate expense, it helps to know about the many benefits of massage therapy.

These exercises are named after Doctor Arnold Kegel. They are intended to strengthen a person's pelvic muscles. In the past, these exercises have very often been recommended for women. However, they are rapidly becoming popular for men also.

On average, the American people drink more than 2.25 billion gallons of tea a year. Not surprising, over 85% of the population prefer ice tea while the remainder prefer to sip a cup of hot tea. Hot tea just isn't that popular here in the U.S. If you do the math, it works out to approximately 132 cups per person per year.

Who doesn't love a great back massage? And the good news is that learning how to give a proper and relaxing back massage is actually not that hard at all. Even if you never attended a masseuse school, you can still learn the basics of giving a great back massage.

TriActive America's exercise equipment is popular in park fitness zones, community areas, schools, fitness trails, and more.

Losing weight or maintaining your weight...getting in shape...staying healthy: all great goals that aren't so easily achieved. The key: being aware of your options! This article describes ways to incorporate exercise into even the busiest day.