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World Summit Accepts Charter and Elects Council
San Diego– April 14, 2023 – The first ever global federation for the health, fitness, and physical activity sector, World Active, has entered its second phase. Almost 50 national federation...
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Do you keep hearing buzz about “World” online, in fitness classes and at the gym? To know IDEA® World, you really need to experience it … Harness the Power of Fitness Synergy Get First-Mover Pricing...
View ArticleIDEA and ACE Take Proactive Step Toward Meeting the Needs of Health and...
San Diego, CA, April 24, 2023 – IDEA Fitness & Health Association (IDEA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) take a proactive step towards meeting the needs of health and fitness...
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Why Certifications Matter
Popular “fitness influencer” Brittany Dawn has been back in the news in recent weeks, as the state of Texas is suing her for allegedly using deceptive business practices by not delivering the...
View ArticleTips for Better Posture
The word posture—and seeking better posture—tends to evoke the image of a schoolgirl standing perfectly erect with a book on her head. But, more accurately, static posture refers to the way you hold...
View ArticleA Holistic Approach to Mental Health
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and fitness pros are an important link in helping people discover multiple paths to relief through a holistic approach. The tie between physical activity...
View ArticleInequities in TV Advertising
The University of Connecticut’s Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health recently released the Rudd Report. Targeted food and beverage advertising to Black and Hispanic consumers: 2022 update. Here...
View ArticleFood Images and Your Brain
We may now have a better idea of why some people crave fries over fruit. Using artificial intelligence technology to build a computer model of a certain part of the human brain, Massachusetts...
View ArticleActivity Snacks and Protein Consumption
Want to get more out of the protein you eat? “Activity snacks” may help. This is the conclusion of a Journal of Applied Physiology study that suggests quick bursts of exercise to break up periods of...
View ArticleEmotional Benefits of Virtual Fitness
When it comes to virtual fitness, a significant takeaway for fitness professionals is that technology-enabled training can offer much more than physical improvements. Factors such as emotional...
View ArticleDaily Walking Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk
For most people, reducing Alzheimer’s risk is vital. Dementia affects more than 6 million people in the U.S., with women at higher risk than men. This is projected to double by 2050. Dementia’s onset...
View ArticleWould you eat lab-grown meat?
While you can’t get it at the butcher counter yet, lab-grown meat is one step closer to being a reality. In late 2022, the Food and Drug Administration ruled that cultivated meat is “safe for human...
View ArticleNutty Quinoa Kale Tabbouleh
Regularly eating foods rich in antioxidants can help lessen the burden of oxidative cell damage in the body caused by free radicals. And recent research has found a food that is surprisingly high in...
View ArticleNavigating Tax Preparation Season
Editor’s Note: This article is meant only to increase awareness of various aspects of tax laws. These laws are constantly changing, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of this...
View Article10 Pain Points for Fitness Professionals
You understand that being a fitness professional entails more than just assisting clients and participants in achieving their health goals and objectives. You must also manage your time, take care of...
View ArticleToward Evidence-Based Fitspiration
A recent research piece in BMC Public Health (Curtis et al. 2023) analyzed the credibility and content of fitness-related Instagram accounts that use the hashtag “fitspiration.” Its findings confirm...
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IDEA® World Returns to L.A. Live
SAN DIEGO, May 30, 2023 – Success in the fitness industry revolves around knowledge, inspiration and community — and in answering the call to help others find a path toward well-being, supported with...
View ArticleAgriculture Revenue Is Low
If you are a farmer, you make 7 cents on the dollar for the food you are producing, according to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on agriculture revenue. The real bucks are...
View ArticleWalking After Prolonged Sitting
Most know prolonged sitting is bad for health, but what are the options when you need to sit for your job? The answer: 5 minutes of walking for every 30 minutes of sitting. Columbia University...
View Article6 Minutes of HIIT for Brain Fitness
Research shows benefits of HIIT for brain fitness. When compared with fasting and light exercise, a short bout of high-intensity interval training on a stationary bicycle is the most effective way to...
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