Endless Summer
The warm weather of what I hope turns into endless summer has prompted a lot of reminiscing about my childhood in Illinois. We were a swimming family, so my mom would drop the four of us kids off at...
View ArticleSarcopenia May be Modified at Early Stages
Fitness professionals may want to encourage those in their early 60s in particular to train as a preventive measure against sarcopenia. Study results noted in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and...
View ArticleRecipe for Health: Chickpea Pasta with Avocado Cream Sauce
A guac habit might be good news for the ticker—making the chickpea pasta recipe with avocado sauce below a win! A 30-year observational study, and notably one without any industry funding, of more than...
View ArticleStrength Training for Weight Loss
For clients interested in weight loss and management, here’s more evidence to support the value of strength training. According to a research review published in Obesity Reviews (2021;...
View ArticleCommon Food Additives Alter Our Microbiome
If you read food labels, you’ve likely encountered food additives, but do you know how they impact the gut microbiome? Emulsifiers are found in everything from energy bars and dairy-free milks to baked...
View ArticleSugar and Teeth Health
We now may have a better idea of why eating too much sugar can affect your teeth and result in more expensive dental work. That’s because it can disrupt our microbiome—not just in our guts but also in...
View ArticleAlkaline Water: Buy or Bye?
Promoters of the so-called alkaline diet and alkaline water believe that by consuming foods and drinks that are less acidic and, in turn, promoting an alkaline environment in the body, you’ll be less...
View ArticleCarbs for Athletes
Until now, it was assumed that if an athlete’s overall calorie intake does not match their calorie output, they’ll be at risk for developing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), a condition...
View ArticlePower Training for Older Adults
Experts often debate when to offer power training for older adults. A recent research review suggests that power training is linked with a modest improvement in physical function among healthy older...
View ArticleOvereating Ultraprocessed Foods
Ever wonder why so many people find themselves overeating ultraprocessed foods? It turns out texture plays an important role. In a crossover study published in The American Journal of Clinical...
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In-Person Innovation: IDEA World Fitness & Nutrition Expo Returns
SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2022 – Online shopping and curbside pickup have their place, but there’s nothing like shopping in person, especially if you’re looking for that perfect piece of gym equipment or the...
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2022 IDEA World Convention: A LIMITLESS Oasis
When you’re in the desert, there is nothing better than slaking your thirst with a long, cool drink of water. And while it was toasty last week in Las Vegas, site of 2022 IDEA® World Convention (July...
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A New Meeting of Mind, Body and Soul
When you tell people you’re going to a conference, they’ll probably advise you to load up on coffee. It always seems to be the same people. The same topics. The same countdown to the conclusion. That’s...
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Fitness Family Reunion
Millions of magical moments lit up Las Vegas during this year’s first in-person IDEA World Convention in 3 years. Maybe it was watching Pete Holman, 2022 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year, doing a...
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Inspiring Attendees to Inclusive and Impactful Careers
The IDEA® World Convention has earned its spot as a renowned and highly-attended event in the fitness industry, and for good reason: It brings together a deeply inspiring community of fitness...
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IDEA Health & Fitness Association Honors Industry Leaders at the 2022 IDEA®...
San Diego, August 11, 2022—IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the world’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals, announced the recipients of its annual IDEA World Fitness...
View ArticleHow to Design Successful Group Exercise Classes
Teaching group exercise classes is one of the most challenging skills in the fitness industry. Whether teaching in a club, studio or outdoors, you need to be prepared for anything. The goal is to...
View ArticleGet Out of Your Comfort Zone
Staycations are great, but sometimes it takes a holiday outside the confines of our comfort zones to stretch ourselves and grow. I’m just back from a much-needed vacation and change of scene and...
View ArticlePilates Training Is a Game-Changer
Strong evidence shows that Pilates training is an effective conditioning method for healthy individuals, particularly those wanting to increase core stability. Furthermore, Pilates can be a...
View ArticleWalking Reduces Knee Pain
A regular walking program can reduce the incidence of new knee pain and slow joint damage among people over 50 coping with knee osteoarthritis. Baylor College of Medicine researchers in Texas analyzed...
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