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Vivian Griggs

Vivian Griggs

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Fitness Trend 2025 – Wearable Fit Tech

January 6, 2025

Wearable Fit Tech: A Must-Have for Fitness Professionals in 2025  In 2025, wearable fitness technology is one of the hottest trends transforming the fitness industry. Whether you’re a trainer looking to improve your own fitness or guide your clients, understanding the different types of wearable fit tech can elevate your services and enhance client outcomes.…

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Year-Long Career Success Workshop

January 6, 2025

2025 is YOUR year! IDEA is excited to bring you a year-long workshop centered on how to grow your business, whether you are employed by a club, own your own business or are contemplating a franchise. Being a fitness professional is more than a degree or certification. Being successful in this wonderful industry requires continued…

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Mental Wellbeing and the Fitness Professional

January 6, 2025

Mental Wellbeing is at the core of health.  Join us as we explore the myriad of ways fitness professionals can impact mental wellbeing in their clients, key knowledge concepts in relevant topics and how fitness professionals can stay mentally well themselves. We will be focusing on 5 key topics in Mental Wellbeing and how each…

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Exercise for older adults

Day 12 – Functional Movement Patterns for Older Adults

December 14, 2024

PROPER movement is essential for FUNCTION! Get 30% off on ‘Functional Movement Patterns for Older Adults‘ with code 24FITNESS30Off. Functional Movement Patterns for Older Adults The seven fundamental movement patterns can be incredibly beneficial for older adults of all ages and functional levels. In this workshop, we will cover techniques and strategies for applying the…

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Day 11 – Metabolism: Fact or Fiction

December 13, 2024

FACT or FICTION? Find out with 30% off ‘Metabolism: Fact of Fiction‘. Use code 24FITNESS30Off. Metabolism: Fact or Fiction There is so much posted on social media about ways to boost metabolism that it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. In this course, we’ll discuss the myths surrounding metabolism and provide scientifically supported…

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Day 10 – Functional Flexibility for the Active Aging

December 12, 2024

Stay ACTIVE for improved FUNCTION with 30%‘ Functional Flexibility for the Active Aging‘. Use code 24FITNESS30Off. Functional Flexibility for the Active Aging As clients age, flexibility decreases. In this session, you will walk away with specific scientific techniques to train the active-aging client who does not want to slow down due to pain and injuries.…

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Day 9 – Cover your bases with CoverMe Fitness!

December 11, 2024

Get your First 3 Months 50% off and 50% off Onboarding Fees Day 9 of 12 Days of Fitness sale! We only have a few days left, take advantage of these gifts! Today, COVER your bases with this amazing offer from CoverMe! Managing a fitness club’s staffing needs can be challenging, especially when unexpected absences…

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Day 8 – Training from the Ground Up

December 10, 2024

GROUND your lower-body knowledge with 30% off ‘Training from the Ground Up: Improving Lower-Body Kinetic Chain Function for Knee and Hip Pain‘! Use code 24FITNESS30Off Training from the Ground Up: Improving Lower-Body Kinetic Chain Function for Knee and Hip Pain What percentage of your clients have aches, pains or diagnosed injuries? This course will dig…

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Research to Results: Turning Cutting-Edge Research into Real-World Outcomes

December 9, 2024

Join us March 6-9, 2025 in Denver, Colorado, uniting cutting-edge research and practical health and fitness solutions. Experience workshops, world-class speakers, and earn up to 20 CECs. Whether you’re advancing your career or starting fresh, this summit is your opportunity to gain skills and knowledge from industry leaders.

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Day 7 – Barefoot Training Specialist® Level 1 Certification

December 9, 2024

Stay aFOOT of the latest barefoot mechanics with 25% off Barefoot Training Specialist® Level 1 Certification course! Use code BAREFOOT25Off. Barefoot Training Specialist® Level 1 Certification EBFA Barefoot Training Specialist® Level 1 Certification program. With the foot as the only contact point between the body and the ground, this complex structure plays a critical role…

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Day 6 – Balancing Hormones for Optimal Weight Loss

December 8, 2024

Find optimal weight loss techniques with ‘Balancing Hormones for Optimal Weight Loss’. Use code 24FITNESS30Off. Balancing Hormones for Optimal Weight Loss You often hear that achieving your ideal weight is a matter of calories consumed and exercise. Unfortunately, that isn’t the whole story. Your body’s hormones control metabolism, muscle building, fat metabolism and appetite. Whether…

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Day 5 – MonjCOOKS for Coaches

December 7, 2024

Cook up nutrition success with 25% off ‘MonjCooks for Coaches‘. Use code MONJ25Off. MonjCOOKS for Coaches Bust Imposter Syndrome in the Kitchen with MonjCOOKS for Coaches. The most delicious CEUs you’ll ever earn! Learn culinary skills from professional chefs and how to make healthy food taste great. Put your new-found knowledge into practice guiding your…

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Day 4 – Corrective Exercise Strategies for Shoulder and Hip Complexes

December 6, 2024

It isn’t complex, get 30% off ‘Corrective Exercise Strategies for the Shoulder and Hip Complexes‘ with code 24FITNESS30Off. Corrective Exercise Strategies for the Shoulder and Hip Complexes Shoulder and hip dysfunction are common issues facing today’s clientele. In this interactive session, you will learn how to perform a virtual as well as in-person assessment to…

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Day 3 – Ageless Training Academy Essentials

December 5, 2024

Be Ageless with 25% off Ageless Training Academy Training Essentials! Use code AGELESS25Off. Ageless Training Academy Training Essentials This training is designed for movement specialists who want to work with people of all ages and abilities in individual and group environments to help them live a more vibrant ageless lifestyle.  Where science meets function, we…

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Day 2 – Anatomy of Abs and Core

December 4, 2024

Take advantage of CORE knowledge with 30% off ‘The Anatomy of Your Abs and Core’! Use code 24FITNESS30Off! The Anatomy of Your Abs and Core The core is one of the most popular regions of the body in fitness programming, and hundreds of exercises are available to strengthen the abdominal muscles. Navigating your way around…

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Day 1- Coaching HIIT – A Practical Approach to Programming

December 3, 2024

You’ll HIIT a career home run with 25% off ‘Coaching HIIT – A Practical Approach to Programming‘! Use code COACHHIIT25Off. Coaching HIIT – A Practical Approach to Programming This course provides an introduction to HIIT, how trainers can assess and prepare clients for bodyweight HIIT, considerations for designing a HIIT course, and keys to success.…

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November Knowledge: Earn CECs & Advance Your Expertise with IDEA

October 31, 2024

This month at IDEA Health & Fitness Association, we’re all about YOUR education! Are you in need of CEC credits to renew your certification? Would you like to learn more about a certain topic so you can be ready to address the issue with your clients? Is it time to take the next step in…

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Focus on Education

September 17, 2024

There’s no debating the importance of continual learning and staying abreast on recent health and fitness research. Additionally, nationally accredited fitness certifications require continuing education in order to renew certifications. IDEA’s educational database provides the courses needed to meet renewal requirements as well as specialized courses to further your career. Two popular courses, detailing the…

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Meet an IDEA Team Member – Allyssa Ertz

September 16, 2024

Meet Allyssa Ertz, our Marketing and Sales Coordinator, who makes IDEA look good! Whether she is designing attention-worthy Instagram posts or engaging reels, she helps communicate IDEA Health & Fitness’ messages and keeps our members and the industry informed. “Allyssa is driven and determined. Nothing will stop her from learning something new or seeking answers…

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Personal Training Institute Virtual

September 16, 2024

Get ready to elevate your skills at IDEA® Personal Trainer Institute Virtual where learning meets real-time excitement! Join us for an interactive experience like no other. Engage directly with industry-leading experts in live Q&A sessions, connect with fellow fitness professionals, and be part of a vibrant community that will inspire and motivate you—all while earning…

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