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Welcome to the new searchable IDEA Article Library! This vast collection of health and fitness articles from IDEA's award-winning publications gives you instant access to every topic we've covered since 2000.

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Online Diets: Logging On

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Sample Class: 3, 2, 1, Dance!

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Self-Determination Theory: A Key to Motivation

by Alex Walsh, MA
Inner IDEA: Practical guidelines on how you can help clients adhere to their exercise programs.
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Partner Exercises

by Sherri McMillan, MS, Alex McMillan
Ex Rx: Make partner training fun and interactive with these exercises designed for two.
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The 25 Most Significant Health Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise

by Len Kravitz, PhD
Common health issues that can be positively affected, prevented or controlled by exercise.
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A Banquet of Topics

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Overexertion Can Cause Serious Harm

by Ralph La Forge, MS
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Indoor Cycling Sample Class: Explore Your Zones

by Shannon Fable
Integrate various intensity levels for a productive cardiovascular workout.
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How to Improve Proprioception

by Michelle L. Tarrant, MEd
Focus on the lower body to train balance.
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Body-Weight Training Program

by Jason Karp, PhD
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