Microplastic in Baby Formula
Babies who drink from heated plastic bottles are likely swallowing high levels of microplastic particles along with their formula, according to a study in Nature Food. After testing the 10 baby bottle...
View ArticleNew Labels for Bioengineered Food
As of January 1, 2022, foods that have been previously classified as a GMO (genetically modified organism) will have a new “bioengineered” symbol on the label. According to the United States Department...
View ArticleThe #1 Fitness Event of the Year Returns in Person!
To all of you amazing fitness, wellness and nutrition pros: We’ve missed you! 2022 IDEA World convention is a reunion for thousands of fit pros from around the world in the “entertainment capital of...
View ArticleNutrition for Longevity
For those who remain unconvinced about the link between nutrition and longevity, here’s some more robust evidence that healthy dietary patterns contribute significantly to disease prevention. Consider...
View ArticleWater Walking Works
Did you know that science has established that low cardiorespiratory fitness is an independent predictor for cardiovascular disease and all causes of death (Haynes et al. 2020)? The good news is that...
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Using Behavior Change Apps
Everyone has been a small child (or had one or two!). Does the phrase “You’re not the boss of me” ring a bell? Or how about, “I can do it myself”? Self-determination theory and self-efficacy theory...
View ArticleCalories in Restaurant Menu Items
It looks like it’s now easier for people to order fewer calories when dining out. Restaurant menu items added after the 2018 calorie content listing requirements were put in place had an average of 25%...
View ArticleMeat Alternatives Benefit Gut Microbiota
While plant-based burgers, sausage, chicken nuggets and other imitation meats have gotten a bad rap as being little more than ultraprocessed stand-ins for the real stuff, a British study published in...
View ArticleChickpea Pasta: Buy or Bye?
A new breed of legume-based pasta made from chickpeas is increasingly becoming a fixture on noodle nights, but is it worth the hype? A 2-ounce serving of chickpea pasta supplies about 13 grams of...
View ArticleFood on Social Media
We should not count on celebrity Instagram feeds to help get Americans to eat more salads. A study in JAMA Network Open that analyzed food on social media posts by celebrities found more than 87% of...
View ArticleWomen’s Sports Injuries
“Women are not small men,” a phrase popularized by Stacy T. Sims, PhD, points to the fact that much of research in sports training and nutrition does not sufficiently acknowledge gender differences. To...
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Classes for the Masses: Gender Inclusivity
If you think about the heyday of step aerobics, you may recall how unusual it would have been to see a man in class. Traditionally, group fitness classes have largely been attended by women. It’s a...
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Using Heart Rate Variability to Maximize Performance
Here’s a pop quiz: What do Ironman® triathlon training, college reunion drinking, COVID-19, HIIT, the altitude of your city, family illness, food sensitivities, pregnancy, aging and excessive holiday...
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IDEA® World Convention Ready to Reunite the Fitness Industry
SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2022 – Fitness professionals are ready to reset and create a new path forward for millions of people who need help connecting to health. As the world continues to find its balance...
View ArticleThe #1 Fitness Event of the Year Returns in Person!
To all of you amazing fitness, wellness and nutrition pros: We’ve missed you! 2022 IDEA World convention is a reunion for thousands of fit pros from around the world in the “entertainment capital of...
View ArticleIDEA’s 40th Anniversary Timeline
This week has been especially rewarding and a bit nostalgic as I reviewed the much-anticipated IDEA 40th Anniversary Timeline that the content team updates on every major IDEA milestone. So much has...
View ArticleBenefits of Working in Corporate Fitness
Working in corporate fitness offers surprising benefits that you may not have considered and that, consequently, may sway the decision-making process based on personal and professional needs and...
View ArticleHelp Prevent Negative Effects of Aging
In the fitness industry, it’s no secret that our members get older. But what is a secret is the fact that our clients are aging out at a much faster rate than we’re replacing them with new members ages...
View ArticleHow is Inflation Impacting Fitness?
How is inflation impacting your clients’ fitness and wellness budgets? Are people tightening their belts not because they’ve lost weight, but because they have fewer dollars to spend at the gym? A...
View ArticleTransform Knowledge Into Power
“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” ― Socrates Remember that spark of passion that led you to your fitness career? Like any fire, it needs tending and nurturing. If the...
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