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2012 IDEA World Fitness Award Finalists

by April Durrett

IDEA members everywhere go the distance to help their clients grow in mind, body and spirit. The IDEA World Fitness ... involved in research into the effects of percussion and how its fitness variant, Drums Alive, can be applied in a therapy context to ... and accountable,” she says. “Building trust through collegiality, respect and empathy has truly enabled me to build a ...

IDEA members everywhere go the distance to help their clients grow in mind, body and spirit. The IDEA World Fitness Awards put the spotlight on fitness pros who go above and beyond, year after year, to significantly impact their clients, their communities and the fitness industry. Please join us in honoring the accomplishments of all the finalists for 2012 IDEA Program Director of the Year, IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year and IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year. Look for an announcement of the award recipients in the July–August issue of IDEA Fitness Journal.

Compassion and Consideration for Curves

by Rochelle Rice, MA

Some easily implemented strategies for working with larger clients will make you a more effective professional.

We have an inactivity epidemic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Physical inactivity is the ... Also, by articulating where muscles are located and how bones move, you can foster in clients a strong sense of ownership in their ...

We have an inactivity epidemic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for all global deaths, with 31% of the world’s population not physically active” (WHO 2011a). Physical inactivity is associated with 6% of deaths globally—behind only high blood pressure (13%), tobacco use (9%) and high blood glucose (6%) (WHO 2012; WHO 2011b). A 2009 WHO study found that physical inactivity was the leading cause of death in the United States.

2011 IDEA World Fitness Awards Finalists

by April Durrett

Honoring the accomplishments of veteran fitness pros.

... highlight professionals who consistently give their all to motivate their clients, their communities and the fitness industry. Join us ... and license development. “I have had to learn how to motivate internally, simplify procedures and programs and develop time ...

IDEA members around the world make a difference every day by helping people get fit in body, mind and spirit. The IDEA World Fitness Awards highlight professionals who consistently give their all to motivate their clients, their communities and the fitness industry. Join us in celebrating the achievements of the finalists for the 2011 IDEA Program Director of the Year, IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year and IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year. Award recipients will be announced in the July–August issue of IDEA Fitness Journal.

How to Trust Health & Fitness Research

by Danielle Vindez

... or examining a particular exercise protocol, when can you trust the research? Determine Credibility. Scientific research begins ... and follows a systematic process in gathering information to reach an answer. This process is a litmus test for credibility, as workplace ...

Whether you’re answering a query about something a client heard on TV or examining a particular exercise protocol, when can you trust the research?

Teaching the Novice Exerciser

by Ryan Halvorson

Client Success Story: An emphasis on teaching keeps Eric Taylor’s clients on the road to success.

... Island, Georgia Facts and Figures. According to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), 14 ... had used machines in the gym but did not understand how to use free weights or the modern methods of training.” Despite being ...

Client: Virginia Personal Trainer: Eric Taylor, owner Taylor Made Training LLC Location: St. Simons Island, Georgia

Meeting the Challenge of Problem Clients

by Ryan Halvorson

Turn difficult clients into superstar success stories.

... are the clients who absorb your enthusiasm and lead you to question your abilities. They keep you up late at night, in frustration, and ... to recognize patterns when they show up, and understand how to deal with them,” adds Terwilliger. Here are seven of the most ...

We’ve all had them. We dread seeing them. They are the clients who absorb your enthusiasm and lead you to question your abilities. They keep you up late at night, in frustration, and wake you with anguish in the pit of your stomach. They are your problem clients. It doesn’t seem to matter what you do, problem clients can make a 60-minute session feel like a 3-hour root canal. Each week, the struggle simply to survive the session increases, and you wonder whether it’s time to throw in the towel. Have heart; all is not lost.

Celebrating Integrative Wellness at the 5th Annual Inner IDEA® Conference

by Mary Monroe

The industry’s leading wellness conference will explore how a fit mind, fit body and fit spirit work together to create a total picture of health.

... of fitness education with a groundbreaking event dedicated to exploring the cutting edge of mind-body-spirit wellness. This year, Inner ... year we are looking at the complete human being and how the vital factors of body, mind and spirit integrate to create overall ...

Five years ago, the Inner IDEA Conference changed the landscape of fitness education with a groundbreaking event dedicated to exploring the cutting edge of mind-body-spirit wellness. This year, Inner IDEA will celebrate its 5-year anniversary by taking a closer look at the emerging “big picture” of health: integrative wellness of mind, body and spirit.

Renew Your Passion for Training at the 2010 IDEA Personal Trainer Institute™

by Mary Monroe

Elevate your game with the top education in the industry, and rediscover your love for the journey of change.

... a lot of stress. People are looking to get back in touch with basic values and principles, in their lives and in ... and buy from—or refer to—people they know and trust.” Be the Trainer Who Makes a Difference In spite of ... trainers of professional and amateur athletes and find out how their winning techniques can apply to clients at all levels of athletic ...

“We’re in a challenging time—a pivotal time in history—there’s a lot of stress. People are looking to get back in touch with basic values and principles, in their lives and in their workouts, because the journey of fitness is very much a reflection of the journey of life,” says Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, director and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, Florida, and a presenter at the IDEA Personal Trainer Institute in 2010.

The Wellness Culture: Self-Responsibility at Last

by Alexandra Williams, MA

Take advantage of shifts in public policy and cultural consciousness and let your services shine.

“We need to invest in prevention and wellness programs to help Americans live longer and ... action, and treatment (tertiary care) is reaction. How often has a client come to you because she was referred by a doctor, ... 2009: How Obesity Policies are Failing in America,” Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) & the Robert Wood Johnson ...

“We need to invest in prevention and wellness programs to help Americans live longer and healthier lives.” These words, spoken by President Obama in a town hall speech in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on June 11 of this year (White House Press Office 2009), hit a chord with fitness professionals, who probably nodded their heads in agreement. The statement is obvious, yet carrying it out can prove elusive. “That’s exactly what I’ve been trying to do my entire career,” you may be thinking.

2009 IDEA Health & Fitness Inspiration Awards™ Finalists

Honoring the efforts of our industry’s top professionals.

... is thrilled by all of the meaningful work our members do to motivate people to live healthfully. The IDEA Health & Fitness ... .) “My role is to teach and inspire others on how their fitness regimen can impact them,” he says. “I have driven ...

IDEA is thrilled by all of the meaningful work our members do to motivate people to live healthfully. The IDEA Health & Fitness Inspiration Awards honor professionals who go all out to help clients, communities and the fitness industry. Join us as we recognize the achievements of the 2009 finalists at the IDEA World Fitness Convention™ award ceremony on Thursday, August 13, at 8:05 am, in The OC (Anaheim), California.

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