Archive for July 2022
Inspiring Attendees to Inclusive and Impactful Careers
Here’s a review of what the 2022 IDEA World Convention had to offer in personal training, exercise science, community-building and, as always, inspiration.
Read MoreFitness 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 Tyrannosaurus rex impression on stage, or maybe it was learning 100 new ways to teach bodyweight exercises in between laughter and…
Read MoreA New Meeting of Mind, Body and Soul
Here’s a peek into that world where the mind can explore new ways of approaching classic formats; where your imagination can stretch along with your body; and where your spirit can soar through pure and powerful inspiration that nourishes the soul.
Read More2022 IDEA World Convention: A LIMITLESS Oasis
IDEA around 5,500 attendees, staff and exhibitors gulped refreshment from IDEA World’s overflowing cup of knowledge. Attendees were inspired to set sights on what comes next for their careers, their businesses, their clients and our industry.
Read MoreIn-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 latest fitness technology. As people reconnect with their health and fitness routines, IDEA® World Convention returns to live, in-person education at the…
Read MoreOvereating 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 Nutrition, 50 healthy-weight adults consumed different eat-as-much-as-you-want lunches (on separate occasions), each consisting of one of four food components: “soft minimally processed,” “hard minimally processed,”…
Read MorePower Training for Older Adults
Research suggests that power training is linked with a modest improvement in physical function among healthy older adult participants.
Read MoreCarbs for Athletes
It’s been assumed that an athlete’s calorie intake affects the risk for RED-S, but the amount of carbs for athletes may be a greater concern.
Read MoreAlkaline Water: Buy or Bye?
To say there’s a lack of quality research backing any of the health claims associated with alkaline water it would be an understatement.
Read MoreSugar 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.
Read MoreCommon Food Additives Alter Our Microbiome
Research suggests that consumption of food additives (now ubiquitous in our food supply) may actively alter our gut microbiome.
Read MoreRecipe 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!
Read MoreStrength Training for Weight Loss
According to a research, strength training is effective for helping individuals with overweight or obesity with weight loss.
Read MoreSarcopenia 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.
Read MorePlant-Based Diet and Diabetes
Adults ages 18–30 who most strongly adhered to a healthy plant-based diet were on average 48% less likely to develop diabetes.
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Regenerative Farming Means More-Nutritious Food
Does regenerative farming produce food that’s more nutritious than the kind derived from conventional agricultural practices? It appears so.
Read MoreProtein in Meat Substitutes for Muscles
Can protein in meat substitutes tilt the balance in favor of building muscle to the same degree as their genuine counterparts?
Read MoreFitness Community and Exercise Levels
To increase involvement, fitness managers and directors may want to facilitate ways for members to develop a fitness community.
Read MoreChildren Prefer Fun Physical Activity
Key factors for children to increase physical movement are social support, fun and outdoor activity, research shows.
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