Personal Training
Moms Supporting Moms
In celebration of Mother’s Day 2024, Desi Bartlett, a finalist for the 2023 IDEA® Fitness Awards and a contributing author of the IDEA Fitness Journal, revisits her experience inspiring a…
Supercharge Your Personal Training Business
I used to dread the daily grind of toggling between multiple apps and platforms to run my business. It felt like I was managing tools more than training clients. But…
IDEA World Changed My Life: Here’s Your Personal Invitation to a World of Knowledge, Inspiration and Community
Join us at IDEA World and embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and transformation.
Cold Water Swimming Eases Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms
Women felt that cold water swimming had a positive effect on menstruation, perimenopause and menopause symptoms, according to a survey.
Weight Maintenance Linked With Longevity
Weight maintenance, rather than weight loss, is more significant to achieving exceptional longevity among women over 60.
Reach Greater Heights at 2024 IDEA® World
We are calling all fitness and wellness practitioners to the longest-running and most epic fitness conference, 2024 IDEA® World.
Physical Activity Enhances Motor Skills Learning in Men
Moderate aerobic training before and after learning new motor skills led to a 10% improvement in an adult man’s ability to remember.
Dopamine and Exercise for Brain Fitness
A study found that cardiovascular exercise increased the brain’s dopamine levels, resulting in better cognitive performance.
1K Walk Test Can Predict Older Adult Fracture Risks
Fit pros working with older adults may using walking to screen for fracture risks and whether bone health should be prioritized.
Exercise for Brain Health and Dementia Risk
Exercise, even at moderate levels, is linked with maintaining brain health and size and reducing dementia risks as people age.
Cardio and Strength Training Reduces Heart Disease Risks
Here’s more evidence to encourage clients to mix cardio and strength training in their program for health benefits.
Exercise May Lower Prostate Cancer Risks Up to 35%
Men who improved their cardiorespiratory fitness level over time were less likely to develop prostate cancer.
Self-Compassion Aids Weight Loss Efforts
New research suggests that self-compassion increases a person’s self-control over exercise and eating behaviors.
6 Reasons to Include Loaded Carries in Every Client Program
Loaded carries are a group of exercises that can help improve clients’ ability to perform everyday activities that involve carrying things.
The Dimensions of Wellness: A 360° View of Wellness
Dimensions of wellness bring together key areas that need attention to ensure that health is not primarily centered on one area.
Mental Health in Children: Yoga to the Rescue
Poor mental health is detrimental to the development and well-being of children. Can yoga for children help improve symptoms?
New Insights Into DOMs
Researchers reviewed studies on DOMS caused by eccentric contractions, noting instances when DOMS could be reduced.
Training During Ramadan
Gain practical insights into training during Ramadan and fostering cultural sensitivity to ensure your impactful training during this period.
Health Coaching: Behavior Change Strategies
We need to look at ourselves as change agents and implement the following behavior change strategies to help our clients.