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Motivation: Getting Your Game On - August 2012 IDEA Fitness Journal
August 2012
Motivation: Getting Your Game On
by Gerard Recio
What video games teach us about motivating clients.

Features

The Fast-Food Fallacy
by Sandy Todd Webster
Why slow food beats fast food hands-down as the true value meal.
The Significant 7: Principles Of Functional Training For Mature Adults
by Cody Sipe, PhD, Dan Ritchie, PhD
Take an educated, purposeful approach when designing programs for a special population that is growing in size and needs focused attention.
HIIT Vs. Continuous Endurance Training: Battle Of The Aerobic Titans
by Micah Zuhl, MS, Len Kravitz, PhD
A look at the science of high-intensity interval training.

Personal Training

Creating A Profitable Fitness Franchise
by Megan Senger
Discover the ingredients you need to turn your fitness business into a recipe for success.
A New Twist To An Old Cardio Training Practice
by Fabio Comana, MA, MS
The talk test may be a breath of fresh air for future measurements of intensity.
Diaphragmatic Breathing’s Influence On Core Stability And Neck Pain
by Nicole Nelson, MS
Improving poor breathing patterns can go a long way toward helping clients excel in their physical pursuits.

Group Exercise

Sample Class: Jump Rope Circuit
by Abbie Appel
Create a total-body workout using three simple pieces of equipment.
The Pros And Cons Of Being A Hobby Instructor
by Shannon Fable
Part-time status doesn’t necessarily go hand in hand with lack of professionalism.
Core Strength With Kettlebells
by Kristen Karhio
Try these basic moves to add variety to your next class.

Nutrition

Recipe For Great Summer Skin
by Martina M. Cartwright, PhD, RD
Diet and exercise create a glow you can’t get from a bottle.
3 Thinking Shifts To Help Your Overweight Clients Get On Track
by Greg Hottinger, MPH, RD, Michael Scholtz
How to turn flexibility, social interaction and wellness vision into a winning fitness strategy.
How Friends Influence Weight
by Martina Cartwright, PHD, RD
Studies find we mimic the habits of our closest companions.

Mind-Body-Spirit

How Can Clients Keep Their New Year’s Resolutions?
by Kelly McGonigal, PhD
Good intentions aren’t enough. So what works?
The Psychology Of Biofeedback
by Hayley Hollander
Using biofeedback tools in the training environment can help clients develop self-motivation and exercise adherence.
Mindfulness Practice: Empowering Fragmented Teens To Become Whole
by Shirley Archer, JD, MA
Through innovative programs, youth discover their inner selves, face fears and embrace personal power.

Research

Eating Or Fasting For Fat Loss: A Controversy Resolved
by Len Kravitz, PhD
Italian study weighs the value of breakfast before exercise.
Resistance Training Improves Mental Health
by Amenda Ramirez, Len Kravitz, PhD
Research is proving that your mind and body can be significantly improved with resistance training.
Fat Burning Update
by Colin Carriker, MS, Len Kravitz, PhD
What science says on the latest claims about weight loss supplements.

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