September, 2013

Maria Beall

Member Since 2011 | Chesterfield, Virginia

Gary Collins

Member Since 2011 | Escondido, California

Maurie Cofman

Member Since 1998 | St. Louis, Missouri

Dimitris Kandris

Member Since 1988 | Athens, Greece

Foot Facts

Take a step toward knowing more about your feet.

Coming Together as a Group Effort

Empathy and trust are key to helping overweight people succeed, says group trainer Shannon Fable.

2013 IDEA Fitness Industry Compensation Trends Report

The number of industry jobs is expected to grow dramatically through 2020, but compensation and benefits are either stagnant or shrinking.

Medicine Ball Moves for the Core

Fresh Food Prep Vs. Exercise: Is One More Important?

Creative Ideas That Inspire

Explore an array of fun movement options with these schedule stars.

Sample Class: Cardio Step

Brush up on your dance step skills with this creative class

Kick It Into High Gear

Use a martial-arts-inspired warm-up to inspire students to move from the body's center.

Expand Your Group Exercise Resumé

Take full advantage of your existing skill set and prepare to grow with the industry.

Bending American Food Culture

A bold new initiative examines the future of food and the challenges facing our country in terms of health, health care, the environment and our food systems.

“What type of exercises/programs do you use with clients who have arthritis?”

The Thinner Winner Contest

Get your whole town talking with this fun weight loss contest.

One Last Ski Season

Wanting one last season of hard skiing, George elected to work with a personal trainer and skip double knee replacement surgery.

Yoga Adjustments

Giving safe, effective adjustments in class requires sensitivity and skill.

Are Video Games Good Medicine For Seniors?

Recipe for Health: Raw-Vegan Sloppy Joes

Ask the RD

Question: I'm looking for something to boost my workout performance, and someone suggested I try a highly caffeinated energy drink. Is that safe and effective?

IDEA Publications Team Awarded Two More Maggies

USDA App Tracks Food & Activity

ACSM’s Fittest (and Least Fit) Cities

Food Focus: Apple Cider Vinegar

Secrets of Getting Published in a Magazine

NIH Launches Dietary Supplement Label Database

The 8-Minute Healthy Eating Plan

Question of the Month?

How are you tackling food literacy and education with your kids, your clients or your community?

Cheese Is Made From Plants? Fish Sticks Come From Chicken?

Exercise Promotes “Good” Fat

Tabata Training Proves Effective

Overeating, Indulgence Tied to Positive Emotions

Technology and Sleep Disturbance

American Medical Association: Obesity Is a Disease

The Truth Behind Fitness Trackers

Extreme Conditioning Programs: High-Risk or Vulnerable Risk Takers?

These demanding workouts offer benefits, but there are safety concerns.

Exercise and the Autism Population

Careful preparation and specific strategies can help trainers succeed with autistic athletes.

Science Uncovers the Perfect Playlist

Research shows that the right mix of tunes inspires participants and is a boon to programming.