Archive for November 2020
Free Bacon For Life!
This is the deal you’ve been waiting for. New members get free bacon for life: a pack of uncured, unbelievably delicious bacon added to every box for the life of your membership. It’s a gift that keeps giving!
Read MoreSprained Ankles, Plantar Fasciitis & Bruises Can All Benefit From a Few Herbs
When you pull or strain a ligament or mash/stretch or damage a tendon, you often get micro-tears in the tissue, which will require collagen repair.
Read MoreRecipe for Health: Brussels Sprout Hazelnut Slaw
One nutrient found in high amounts in cruciferous vegetables is vitamin K, which makes this Brussels sprout slaw an even more enticing side dish.
Read MorePester Power
You may think kids pestering their parents to eat healthier food is a dream, but researchers show that educating kids on the virtues of nutrition can make this a reality.
Read MoreGet 6 Free Steaks from ButcherBox
This season you can feel good about what you bring to your table with the Ultimate Steak Sampler from ButcherBox—one of the best deals you’ll find all year.
Read MoreWhole-Grain Confusion
Many health experts urge us to eat more whole grains, but you could spend hours analyzing products and still come home with fewer whole grains than planned.
Read MoreIntermittent Fasting and the Foods That Follow
The practice of Intermittent Fasting is on the rise. An expert sounds in on how to design a plate that checks all the boxes.
Read MoreWord of the Day: Mycoprotein
This type of fungal-derived protein could be the way we help build muscle sustainably in the near future, accordng to a recent study.
Read MoreMeet an IDEA Team Member: Christopher Holtwick
One key team member who works diligently to bring our products to life and keep the IDEA machine running is senior digital designer Christopher Holtwick.
Read MoreQuestion of the Month: Expanding Your Fitness Services in 2020?
In what way, if any, have you expanded your fitness services in 2020?
Read MoreNovember 2020 IDEA Member Spotlight
Meet three IDEA members who truly shine: Arunima Dutta, MA, Richard Eastwick, MEd, and Suzi Schumacher Mckee.
Read MoreImpact of Oral Contraceptives on Resistance Training
Young women who take second-generation oral contraceptives (OC) may want to pay attention to differences in weight training adaptations.
Read MoreHeart Disease Prevention Program Improves Outcomes
A healthcare prevention program focused on promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of a first cardiovascular event.
Read MoreChild’s Play and Namasté
Lilly was like many clients, struggling with anxiety and overwhelm. And for her, it seemed that yoga could be effective as a stress reliever.
Read MoreSavor the Experience!
Reflect on the last time you taught a group fitness class. Can you recall one positive experience that stood out? Try savoring.
Read MoreHIIT Neuromuscular Training Helps Inactive Women
To stimulate inactive or overweight clients’ programming, try blending high-intensity interval training and functional resistance training.
Read MoreDynamic Stretching and Vibration Foam Rolling Team Up
Using dynamic stretching and vibration foam rolling can lead to improvements in range of motion, agility, muscle stiffness and more for badminton athletes.
Read MoreDoes Dairy Do the Waistline Some Good?
Researchers determined that dairy can have a positive impact on body weight and fat mass, but only if accompanied by dietary calorie restriction.
Read MoreFree Weights Versus Machines: Which Is Better?
In the ongoing debate about which is better, free weights or machines, a study credits both modalities with producing similar gains.
Read MoreThe New Protein Math
If you’re working with clients who are pumping iron to build muscle, be sure they have plenty of protein on their plates.
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