

July 2009
Features
2009 IDEA Programs & Equipment Trends
by Jan Schroeder, PhD, and Karlie Friesen, MS
Facility managers and program directors maintain a conservative, but upbeat, outlook in the face of a difficult economy.
Weaving Your Best Life
by Kay L. Cross, MEd
Create a meaningful soul tapestry by using what you learn from clients.
Spanning The Generations
by Biray Alsac, MS
How Baby Boomers, Generation Xers and Millennials fit together.
Green Up Your Fitness
by Alexandra Williams, MA
There are many things owners, managers, trainers and instructors can do to make the fitness world more sustainable.
The Latest Nutrition & Physical Activity Policies
by Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RD
How fitness professionals can help shape federal and state efforts to improve the health of our country’s citizens.
The Future of Pilates
by Rosalind Gray Davis
An Inner IDEA® panel of experts dialogue on essential issues affecting the development of the Pilates industry.
Negotiating Compensation (In A Recession)
by Ronale Tucker Rhodes, MS
Look at the big picture and know your own value before asking for a raise.
2009 IDEA Health & Fitness Inspiration Awards™ Finalists
Honoring the efforts of our industry’s top professionals.
Personal Training
Nutrition
Food for Thought
The latest in nutrition news and science.
In Every Issue
Fitness Handout: Smart Shopping in Natural Food Markets
Cool, Committed Canada
World Beat: When it comes to fitness, Canadians make it a priority.
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