Health and Fitness Articles

Most people have been lucky enough to have teachers who left a lasting impression on their lives. Think about one of your favorite mentors or instructors. What made him or her so special? And what can you do to create the same experience in your own classes? You may presume ...

As you began this new year, you probably had a plethora of fitness choices. You could step, hop, jog, train, consciously inhale and exhale, pump, dance, kick and box, stretch, concentrate on your core or functionality, or even eat and manage your life in an informed manner. Much of the information and choice that you have now didn’t exist 25 years ago, when IDEA first began. It’s...

Financial Freedom in Fitness Who are the high earners in the industry, and what are their secrets to success? "I love the fitness industry, but it just doesn't pay." "I stay in fitness even though the money is so low." "Get out of the fitness business--you can't make a decent income!" Have you heard these comments? Have you uttered them? Committing to the fitness profession does not have to mean a...

MASTER CLASS It Starts With You Kymberly WilliamsEvans, MA, talks about the importance of bringing something in and sending something out. Veteran fitness industry professional Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA, might be educating your next batch of instructors, so be nice when you see her at the IDEA World Fitness Convention...

Veteran fitness industry professional Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA, might be educating your next batch of instructors, so be nice when you see her at the IDEA World Fitne...

program director Great Suggestion! MAKE YOUR SUGGESTION BOX MORE THAN JUST A DUSTY ACCESSORY. By Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA those goals before a comment or concern got to the note phase. In a way, the best suggestion box is one you don't need because members' requests have already been acknowledged." While Livingston firmly believes in offering suggestion boxes, she thinks they are more import...