IDEA is proud of the contributions of
all our members, who work hard every day to share the joys of active and
healthy living with their clients. The IDEA Health & Fitness Inspiration
Awards honor fitness colleagues who make exceptional efforts to support clients,
communities and the fitness industry. Join us as we recognize the achievements
of the 2008 fi...
by Ryan Halvorson
This year’s batch of nominees was full of serious competition, however Lisa Druxman, Bill Sonnemaker and Fred Hoffman were honored with the industry’s most prestigious awards.Lisa Druxman, MA, IDEA Program Director of the YearBefore the creation of Stroller Strides® LLC, the nation’s largest postnatal fitness program, Lisa Druxman struggle...
by James E. MacLaren, MA
Editor’s Note: James MacLaren has survived two would-be fatal accidents. The first, at age 22, resulted in the loss of his left leg. The second, 1...
Honoring the
The 2003 IDEA Health & Fitness Awards finalists are inspiring the world to fitness.
EACH YEAR, IDEA HONORS OUTSTANDING FITNESS PROFESSIONALS who have a positive impact on the health
and fitness of their clients, while inspiring colleagues to do the same. Many well-known fitness professionals and presenters have applied for the IDEA Health & Fitness Awards, but this competition is no ...
by April Durrett
Winners of the 2002 IDEA Health & Fitness Awards challenge their clients-- and themselves--to push beyond perceived limits.
MOTION
Sometimes it's tempting to resist change. Although the tried-andtrue road may seem safer, growth usually comes from embracing new challenges. Winners of the 2002 IDEA Health & Fitness Awards are constantly taking the unknown path, one that involves risks but also lead...
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Here's a look at how the 2002 IDEA Health & Fitness Awards finalists are motivating the inactive to be active and the active to be more active.
EACH YEAR, WITH THE PRESENTATION OF THE IDEA HEALTH & FITNESS AWARDS, IDEA HONORS OUTSTANDING FITNESS PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE HAVING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE HEALTH AND FITNESS OF THEIR CLIENTS, W...
by April Durrett
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Winners of the 2001 IDEA Health & Fitness Awards inspire people worldwide to improve their physical and mental health.
As we rush to crowd more activities into already jam-packed days, our frenzied pace can seem overwhelming. Sometimes we just want to savor a minute for ourselves, to take care of our health and happiness and to feel that someone cares. Winners of the 2001 IDEA Health & Fitnes...
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Mastering the Art of Fitness Leadership
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ach year, with the presentation of the IDEA Health & Fitness Awards, IDEA honors outstanding fitness professionals who are having a positive impact on the health and fitness of their clients, while inspiring colleagues to do likewise. The purpose of these awards is to acknowledge the efforts of truly dedicated peop...
by April Durrett
WINNERS OF THE 2000 IDEA HEALTH & FITNESS AWARDS MOTIVATE PEOPLE TO EMBRACE AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.
Building A Healthy World
Young girls. Active teenagers. Retired men. Elite athletes. Sedentary blue-collar workers. Stay-at-home moms. Busy corporate executives. As diverse as people are, they have many needs in common as human beings. They all need to stay active to lead fulfilling lives, for example...
2000 IDEA/Life Fitness Personal Trainer of the Year: The Finalists
What does it take to be lauded as "the best" by your industry colleagues?
During the IDEA International Personal Training Summit...
