Fun and Flexible Ways to Stay Active on Summer Vacation
Yes, You Can Still Exercise on Vacation Summer vacation is a time to unwind, explore new places, and take a break from the usual routine. But while it’s important to rest and recharge, completely...
View ArticleExercising in the Heat
The Heat Doesn’t Have to Halt Your Fitness When summer temperatures soar, exercising outdoors can become challenging—or even dangerous—if you’re not prepared. Heat and humidity place extra stress on...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Difference Between Muscle Hypertrophy and Muscular Strength
More Than Just Building Muscle When most people start a resistance training program, they usually have a goal in mind: getting stronger, looking more toned, or building bigger muscles. But the pathways...
View ArticleFueling for the Finish Line
Why In-Race Nutrition Matters For anyone participating in long-distance endurance activities like marathons, triathlons, or extended cycling events, fueling during the event—commonly referred to as...
View ArticleUnderstanding Zero Drop, Minimalist, and Barefoot Shoes
Footwear has come a long way from simple leather sandals to highly engineered athletic shoes. In recent years, there has been growing interest in alternatives to traditional cushioned shoes, namely...
View ArticleIDEA Health & Fitness Association partners with Positive Coaching Alliance to...
For Immediate Release: June 27, 2025 For Further Information: Drisha Leggitt, DLeggitt@ideafit.com – IDEA Media: (916) 206-2553 Free Two-Day Expo Pass & Positive Coaching...
View ArticleUnderstanding Professional Liability Insurance: Claims Made vs. Occurrence...
As a fitness professional, you’re skilled in giving instructions and doing what you can to match a As a fitness professional, you’re skilled in giving instructions and doing what you can to match a...
View ArticleMember Spotlight: Greg Justice
How long have you been an IDEA member? I have been a member for 40 years … I joined IDEA in 1984, while managing a workout center and serving as a Corporate & Community Wellness Supervisor at...
View ArticleLearn to Grow
In any profession—and in life—success is often measured by return on investment (ROI). For today’s fitness professionals, that ROI goes far beyond financial gain. It encompasses improved client...
View ArticleExpert Spotlight Speaker Series
IDEA® Health and Fitness Association is hosting globally-renowned industry and health experts speaking on a variety of topics designed to motivate, elevate, and inspire fitness and wellness leaders and...
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