People/Profiles
Triumph Through Shared Resilience
Personal trainer Marilyn LoPresti and her client with a common struggle work together to overcome adversity.
Uncommon Vision
Lyn Lindbergh, a personal trainer, created Couch to Active—the first online fitness studio that’s 100% accessible to people with blindness.
Training a Client With COVID-19
Client With Covid-19
A Fitness Class School of Thought
Marilyn LoPresti, PhD, has spent nearly four decades in education and has seamlessly transitioned her knowledge to each fitness class.
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.
Able to Be Fit With Special Olympics Athletes
We’re proud to share the story of how In-Shape Health Clubs reached clients who are Special Olympics Athletes.
Inclusivity for Transgender Clients
More than ever, creating inclusivity is vital for fit pros. And, thankfully, the fitness industry is opening up its arms to transgender clients. It couldn’t be more important. Think about it: The aim is to help people lead healthier lives, but there are many who may not feel comfortable in the current fitness environment.
IDEA Member Spotlight: May-June 2021
Meet three IDEA members and personal trainers who truly shine: Shannon Briggs, Jane Nash and Siri Chilazi.
The Mom Code
Multicertified trainer Andrea Hammer became a support for teenager Gabi to help her learn new fitness skills and reach her health goals.
IDEA Member Spotlight: March 2021
Meet three IDEA members and personal trainers who truly shine: Shelley Russell, Lindsay Maurer and Desi Bartlett, MS.
IDEA Member Spotlight: January 2021
Meet three IDEA members who truly shine: Heather Binns, Ling Romulo and Sandy Ellis.
Aging Into Fitness
Rocky E. had never set foot inside a gym, but at age 60, he was ready to try something new and reached out to personal trainer Tim Minnick.
November 2020 IDEA Member Spotlight
Meet three IDEA members who truly shine: Arunima Dutta, MA, Richard Eastwick, MEd, and Suzi Schumacher Mckee.
Child’s Play and Namasté
Lilly was like many clients, struggling with anxiety and overwhelm. And for her, it seemed that yoga could be effective as a stress reliever.
A Pregnant Pause
Desi Bartlett, MS, CPT, E-RYT, met Natiya Guin at her yoga class and later guided her training through her second pregnancy.
IDEA World 2020 Fitness Awards
The IDEA World Fitness Award recipients and finalists each have a tale to tell. Here, all the honorees share their journeys, strategies and triumphs.
September 2020 IDEA Member Spotlight
Sally Bartlett specializes in helping women come to terms through “the emotional, physical and intellectual symptoms that come with transitioning hormones.”
Healthy-Body, Happy-Mind
Health & wellness coach Julie Kaminski, MA, and her client, Karen, were already set up for success before the COVID-19 crisis and have continued their work.