

May 2005
IDEA Fitness Industry Salary Survey 2004
Benchmarks for choosing and compensating productive and loyal fitness staff.
The Lumbar Spine
Lumbar Spine Anatomy, Common Injuries and Postrehab Strategies.
From Uncertain To Certified
by Joy Keller
IDEA member Rebecca Yount draws from her own experience to motivate and inspire the back row.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Learn a basic mind-body technique that can blend into your personal training sessions.
Lifestyle Fitness
by Mary Monroe
Derek Heintz and Brian White help their clients "own" a fitness mentality for life.
Boot Camp Ohio-Style
A simple group training plan can inspire inactive participants and net healthy profits.
Performance Enhancing Drugs
by Michael Ormsbee, MS, Matt Vukovich, PhD
Who's taking them, and what are the benefits and risks?
Correcting Common Diet Blunders
With all the misinformation facing consumers today, fitness professionals need to be able to help clients separate truth from fiction.
How Fit Is Your Memory?
by Mary Monroe
Want to be able to remember information better? Take your brain to boot camp.
Creating A Sacred Space
A special area in your home or yard can help you release stress and tune into yourself.
Effortless Energy
Ken Alan shares how to find new inspiration for choreography and why setting up a class like an orchestra improves performance.
Route To Relaxation
by Laura Sachs
Teach breath control and awareness to stressed- out participants.
The Group Fitness Coach
Learn how to go beyond performing to connect one-on-one with participants.
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