Mind-Body / Recovery
A Comprehensive Approach to Lasting Wellness through Holistic Health
In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals seek more than just physical fitness—they crave complete well-being. Holistic health offers a transformative approach that integrates the mind, body, and spirit, helping people…
Enhancing Sleep Quality Through Exercise
Sleep plays a critical role in human health, affecting everything from mood and immune function to cognitive performance and recovery. As public awareness of sleep’s importance grows, fitness professionals and…
Integrating Exercise into Clinical Mental Health Care
In recent years, the role of exercise in mental health treatment has gained significant attention. Beyond its physical benefits, regular physical activity is now recognized as a valuable component in…
Empowering Mental Wellness Through Charitable Fitness Initiatives
As fitness professionals and wellness educators, we possess a unique opportunity to harness the power of exercise not only for individual health but also as a catalyst for community well-being….
Exercise and Its Impact on Mental Well-Being
The Impact of Exercise on Mental Well-Being Exercise is widely known for its physical benefits, but its impact on mental well-being is just as significant. Whether it’s a brisk walk,…
Weight Lifting Recovery Tips
Weightlifting is an excellent way to build strength, improve muscular endurance, and enhance overall fitness. However, proper recovery is essential to optimize muscle growth, prevent injury, and ensure long-term progress….
Cold-Water Immersion: Helpful or Harmful?
From swimming in cold rivers and lakes to ice baths after sports, enthusiasts swear by the physical and mental health benefits of cold-water immersion. Cold water immersion in baths, showers…
Athletes Have Better Working Memory
Better sports performance is consistently linked with superior working memory performance, according to findings published in Memory. Researchers from University of Jyvaskyla, in Jyväskylä, Finland, conducted a meta-analysis of 21…
Holistic Approaches to Health: Combining Physical Training with Mental Well-being for Optimal Client Results
Holistic health is an increasingly popular and effective approach to fitness and wellness, especially as we come to understand the complex connections between the body and mind. Health and fitness…
Mentorship in Action: Introducing IDEA’s Fitness Mentor Network
The fitness industry is ever-evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities for growth. Professionals in this field must stay ahead by continuously learning and adapting to changes in training techniques, coaching…
Year-Long Career Success Workshop
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…
Yoga and Low Impact Exercise Helps Older Women with Incontinence
Incontinence is one of the most common health issues for women as they age. Yoga and low impact exercise for at least 12 weeks significantly reduced incontinence episodes, according to…
How Exercise Reduces Depression
Physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, is known to reduce depressive symptoms, but how is not understood. Researchers from University College London reviewed multiple studies on depression, exercise, motivation, dopamine transmission,…
Children’s Fitness Levels and Teen Brain Fitness and Mental Health
Higher levels of motor and aerobic fitness in childhood are linked with better cognitive performance and mental health in adolescence, as reported in Sports Medicine (2024). Researchers from University of…
November Knowledge: Earn CECs & Advance Your Expertise with IDEA
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…
Physical Fitness and Teen Attention Span
New research shows more fit teens have better attention span and concentration abilities. Teenagers between 15 and 18 years of age with higher overall fitness show better performance on concentration,…
Elite Sports Directors’ Perceptions of Mental Health
Study highlights need to improve understanding of an athlete’s mental health issues among sports directors. Interviews with elite sports directors reveal over-simplified perceptions of mental health and recovery along with…
Yoga for Diabetes
Prologue – From the moment she was diagnosed with diabetes, Alyssa’s life revolved around regular checkups, timely medication and rigorous dietary restrictions. As a person with a chronic metabolic condition,…
More Exercise—Better Sleep
New research shows value of exercise in promoting good quality sleep Physical training can make the difference between a good night of restorative sleep or tossing and turning, according to…
Secrets of Super Agers
What’s their secret? Why do Super Agers, people who live past 90, have such long lives? What can you do to live a longer, healthier life?