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September 2009

Features

Weighing In On The Biggest Loser
by Amanda Vogel, MA
This blockbuster reality show has ignited passionate reactions from fitness professionals and the clients they serve.
The Elephant In The Room: Nutrition Scope Of Practice
by Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RD
Where do fitness professionals draw the line when it comes to dishing out diet and nutrition advice?
Personal Trainers Meet The Needs Of Savvy Cost-Conscious Consumers
by Jan Schroeder, PhD
The 2009 IDEA Personal Training Programs & Equipment Trends report shows that training styles, equipment and choices have broadened to serve an ever-expanding, discriminating market.

Personal Training

Focusing On Progess, Not Perfection
by Ryan Halvorson
Client Success Story: Jonathan Ross helps his client relish the fitness journey.
Offering Training For Races
by April Durrett
Profit Center: Help your clients reach the finish line and stay loyal to your business.
Short-Burst Training
by Tina Schwager
Ex Rx: High-intensity, short-duration interval workouts are a new frontier in fitness and sports training.
Tricks of the Trade What Types Of Social Networking Do You Use, And Why?

Group Exercise

Refine Your Instruction: Delicious Yog-ahh
by Juliane Arney
Group Ex Skills & Drills: Use these five tips to make yoga classes extra special.
Connect, Lengthen And Release: For Moms-to-Be
by Sara Holliday
Ignite: This mind-body-inspired warm-up will help pregnant participants connect to baby, lengthen muscles and release tension.
Sample Class: Row And Ride
by Krista Popowych, BHK
Class Take-Out: Combine the best of the outdoors and indoors with this “surf and turf” class.
Creative Ideas That Inspire
by Joy Keller
Buzz: Students dance to video games and hang from the ceiling in these unique offerings.

Nutrition

Food For Thought
The latest in nutrition news and science.
Nutrition Needs Of Senior Athletes
by Pamela Nisevich, MS, RD, LD
Nutrition: How diet can enhance physical performance in older athletes—from those who compete at a masters level to those who just want to improve their game.

Mind-Body-Spirit

Mind-Body-Spirit News
Wellness news and research from around the world.
Pilates For Low-Back Pain
by Moira Merrithew
Inner IDEA: With its gentle, whole-body approach to recovery, Pilates is a good choice for clients with back pain.

Code of Ethics

IDEA Code Of Ethics For Personal Trainers
IDEA Code Of Ethics: Owners And Managers
IDEA Code Of Ethics: Group Fitness Instructors

In Every Issue

Making News
Fitness Forum Weighing In On United's Extra Charge For "Large"
Warm-Up 2009 IDEA World Fitness Convention™ Online Video Package
Can You Go The Distance . . . To Better Health?
by Michelle G. Kulovitz, Len Kravitz, PhD
Research: Is there something about marathoners that makes them physiologically and medically different?
Fitness Handout Build Better Bones
World Beat All About Australia
by April Durrett

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