How to Reduce Chronic Inflammation Naturally
Chronic inflammation is one of the most talked-about health issues today—and for good reason. While inflammation is a necessary and helpful response to injury or infection, it becomes dangerous when it...
View ArticleIDEA Health & Fitness Association Announces 2025 IDEA® World Award Finalists...
IDEA Health & Fitness Association is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 IDEA® Industry Awards, as well as this year’s recipient of the IDEA® Jack LaLanne Award. IDEA CEO and owner Amy...
View ArticleMember Spotlight: Ingrid Knight-Cohee
Being named the 2024 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year has been an honor and a powerful opportunity to expand my impact in the evolving health and wellness landscape. I’m fortunate to be part of a world...
View ArticleAlternative Proteins and Dairy Replacements
As the demand for sustainable, allergen-friendly, and ethically produced food grows, fitness professionals are seeing a significant shift in client preferences toward alternative proteins and dairy...
View ArticlePersonalized Nutrition Is Changing the Game for Fitness Professionals
The age of one-size-fits-all nutrition advice is fading fast. Today, fitness professionals are embracing a new frontier: personalized nutrition. With the rise of DNA-based insights, microbiome testing,...
View ArticleKey Nutrients for Brain Function
A wave of new studies has put the spotlight on nutrients that enhance brain performance and protect against age-related decline. These nutrients work at a cellular level to build brain structure,...
View ArticleCircadian Nutrition
As fitness professionals, we often focus on what our clients eat—macros, calories, and micronutrients. But a growing body of evidence suggests that when they eat is just as critical. Circadian...
View ArticleFunctional Foods and Nutraceuticals
For today’s health-conscious clients, food isn’t just fuel—it’s functional. Consumers are increasingly turning to products that promise more than just calories or convenience. From immune support to...
View ArticleTime-Restricted Eating and Exercise are a Power Couple for Fat Loss
Time-restricted eating, where people limit their eating to a pre-determined time during the day, is included in the umbrella term intermittent fasting. Increasingly, it’s being touted as a way to...
View ArticleColon Cancer Survivors and Exercise
Consistent exercise, like walking at a moderate pace for one hour a day, six days a week, is linked with improving the longevity of people who have survived colon cancer equal to the level of people...
View ArticleStronger at Every Stage
Men’s health has long been overshadowed by outdated ideas about toughness and self-reliance. But in2025, the landscape is shifting. Today, modern men are redefining what it means to be...
View ArticleCalorie-free sweeteners can disrupt the brain’s appetite signals
A significant number of Americans regularly consume sugar substitutes, usually as a way to reduce calories or sugar intake. But their impact on appetite might be surprising to some. Compared to sugar,...
View ArticleWhat Do You Think?
Plant-based cheeses have existed for a number of years now, but have struggled to gain traction because they lack the creamy texture of the real thing. Now, scientists from the University of Guelph in...
View ArticlePHIT Legislation Reintroduced in Congress
In a move that can benefit fitness professionals, a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives reintroduced the PHIT (Personal Health Investment Today) Act in Congress. The legislation allows...
View ArticleAn Electric Tongue Could be the Future of Food Safety
A team at Penn State University has developed an “electronic tongue” that combines atom-thin sensors with artificial intelligence to detect food spoilage, contamination, and potential fraud minutes....
View ArticleMuscle Strength and Lower Risks of Type 2 Diabetes
Motivate your strength training participants by sharing that higher levels of muscular strength may reduce type 2 diabetes, risks, regardless of genetics. University of Hong Kong researchers evaluated...
View ArticleExercise for Older Women with Polypharmacy
For fitness pros who work with older adults, new research shows that exercise training can address the impact of polypharmacy (5 or more medications) that is linked with poorer functional fitness. Side...
View ArticleThe Efficacy of Deep Core and Transverse Abdominal Exercises
In the world of fitness and rehabilitation, the concept of “core training” has evolved far beyond basic sit-ups and crunches. The current trend focuses on deep core muscles, particularly the transverse...
View ArticleWhy Rest Is the Secret Ingredient to Getting Stronger
Why Recovery Deserves More Credit If you’ve ever pushed through a tough workout, you know the soreness that comes after. But did you know that’s when the real magic happens? While many people focus on...
View ArticleBiohacking: The Buzzword Behind Health Habits You Already Know
What’s All the Buzz About? If you’ve spent any time online recently, chances are you’ve come across the term “biohacking.” Maybe you heard it on a podcast, saw it in a health blog, or read about it in...
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