Restorative Nap Time for Adults
One of my neighbors has been inviting me to join her at the yoga studio around the corner for a couple of years now. Last Friday I surrendered and was truly surprised by how well the class relaxed and...
View ArticleIDEA Health & Fitness Association: 40 Years of Wellness
IDEA’s path has been leading-edge, storied and full of heart. We grew from a fledgling association and a small annual gathering of fitness professionals into a respected industry leader, continuing...
View ArticleMarching On
Time marches on, but it’s never too late to get in step with better strategies to boost your career. Here are five ways you can propel yourself and your business forward, and spring ahead to achieve...
View ArticleModern Batch Cooking
In honor of National Nutrition Month, we’re sharing how to create hassle-free and healthy meals that can be thrown together in a matter of minutes. The secret? Batch-cooking! This modern twist on food...
View ArticleCooked or Raw Eggs for Muscle Recovery?
Ever since Rocky gulped back a glass of raw eggs, it’s been debated as to whether uncooked or cooked eggs are superior for muscle recovery. Surprisingly, no studies have been available to answer this...
View ArticleExercise for Body Fat Health
Exercise can improve the health of your body fat, even without weight loss. Moderate- and high-intensity continuous training over 12 weeks improves fat tissue structure and does so in ways that boost...
View ArticlePlant Protein to Build Muscle
When it comes to building muscle, plant protein has long been considered inferior to that from animals. But we’re learning that this might not be the case, which is good news for the plant-based folk...
View ArticleTime-Restricted Eating and HIIT
Meal timing is getting more attention from popular press, and personal trainers are likely to be asked questions about how to apply it to programs. A recent study finds that combining time-restricted...
View ArticleShould the FDA Be Telling Us What Is Healthy?
These days, there’s no shortage of opinions on what “optimal” eating looks like, and what constitutes “healthy” food is a thorny topic. But soon we may have a little more FDA guidance on what foods...
View ArticleMerriam-Webster Adds New Food-Related Words
Last year, if you said “pumpkin spice” in conversation, you technically weren’t speaking “real” words. Now Merriam-Webster, the nearly 200-year-old gatekeeper of the English language, has remedied...
View ArticleTrack Steps to Lower Dementia Risk
Keep urging your clients to track their daily steps, and share with them that taking more steps (up to 9,800 daily) is linked with a lower risk of all-cause dementia. Stepping at a higher intensity...
View ArticleUltraprocessed Foods Versus the Planet
It’s not just our health that suffers when ultraprocessed foods are consumed too liberally, but also the health of our planet. In a research review published in the Journal of Cleaner Production,...
View ArticleBye or Buy? Kimchi Nutrition
It’s nearly impossible to discuss Korean cuisine without mentioning their most revered culinary item: kimchi. And with fermented foods witnessing a major renaissance of late, it’s hard not to notice...
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People With Disabilities in Fitness
If you think it feels great making the fit fitter, consider how rewarding it could be to share your knowledge of movement to empower and advocate to those who are frequently overlooked: people with...
View ArticleTackling Hunger in America
In September, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted a conference at the White House to outline the legislation, regulatory changes and public-private partnerships needed to end hunger in America and...
View ArticleNutrition Coaching: Scope of Practice
Historically, many fitness pros have avoided nutrition discussions for fear of straying beyond their scope of practice or have gone overboard, exceeding their professional limits by recommending...
View ArticleSustainable Eating for People and Planet
As we swing into the final days of National Nutrition Month, I wanted to share a few thoughts on the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics’ 2023 theme “Fuel for the Future,” with an eye toward eating...
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IDEA Health & Fitness Association Joins World Active
“Aimed at Uniting the Health, Fitness, and Physical Activity Sector Globally” San Diego – April 4, 2023 – IDEA® Health & Fitness Association proudly announces its participation in and full...
View ArticleCelebrate MOVEment at 2023 IDEA World
Are you ready to celebrate MOVEment? Until you’ve lived IDEA World you won’t understand what a game changer this extravaganza of fitness, nutrition, wellness and fun can be both personally and...
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50 AI/ChatGPT Prompts for Fitness Professionals
Are you curious about using AI/ChatGPT prompts to inspire your exercise and class design? As a fitness professional, you know that creating personalized programs and classes for your clients is...
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