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Introducing The IDEA Career Guide - June 2011 IDEA Fitness Journal
June 2011

Features

Introducing The IDEA Career Guide
by Sandy Todd Webster
IDEA’s new career portal at www.ideafit.com/fitness-career provides a free one-stop resource for content, certification guidance and numerous practical tools for fitness professionals in all stages of career development.
Exercise And Sexual Health
by Alexandra Williams, MA
Research supports exercise intervention for reproductive wellness.
Take The Challenge And Change Your Life At The 2011 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
by Mary Monroe
Take your career—and your life—to the next level!
2011 IDEA World Fitness Awards Finalists
by April Durrett
Honoring the accomplishments of veteran fitness pros.
Continuing Education Quizzes
Get up to four CECs quickly with the quizzes from this issue.

Personal Training

Boot Camp For The Special-Needs Client
by Ryan Halvorson
Client Success Story: This client has overcome significant struggle to become the best he can be.
The Four “PRE’s” Of Sales Success
by Megan Senger
Personal Trainer Entrepreneur: Make sales consultations more comfortable, and learn to close the deal.
Heart Rate Training
by Laura Sachs
Ex Rx: Exercise results can be improved with proper use of a heart rate monitor.
Tricks of the Trade What Do You Think A Trainer’s Role Should Be In Helping Kids Get Fit?

Nutrition

Food For Thought
The latest in nutrition news and science.
Build A Better Breakfast
by Martica Heaner, MA, MEd
Nutrition: Tips for optimal fueling when you wake up.

Group Exercise

Step Solutions
by Sara Lewis
Group Ex Skills & Drills: Take a quick refresher course on tap-free choreography.
The Body Leverage Advantage
by Leigh Crews
Core: Use body leverage training to target the core from all directions.
Sample Class: Water Walking Routes
by Irene Lewis-McCormick, MS
Class Take-Out: Lead participants through a comfortable stroll that will boost confidence and function.
Creative Ideas That Inspire
Buzz: Incentivize people to participate in your program.

Mind-Body-Spirit

Mind-Body-Spirit News
Wellness news and research from around the world.
Yoga For Neck And Shoulder Pain
by Carol Krucoff
Inner IDEA: As a mind-body practice, yoga offers powerful tools for physical and emotional relief.

In Every Issue

Fitness Forum Daily-Deal Sites: Benefit Or Burden?
Warm-Up Health And Happiness Start At Home
by Peter Davis, CEO, Kathie Davis
A System To Manage Clients And Leads
by Biray Alsac, MS
IDEA FitnessConnect: Integrating contacts with an IDEA FitnessConnect profile.
Making News
Metabolism Make-Over: Fact Or Fiction?
by Len Kravitz, PhD
Research: Resting metabolic rate and weight loss questions answered and explained.
Fitness Handout Hot-Weather Exercise

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