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Food And Addiction: The Dopamine Made Me Do It - October 2012 IDEA Fitness Journal
October 2012

Features

Food And Addiction: The Dopamine Made Me Do It
by Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP
Research is uncovering a link between our lifestyle, our genes, and a means to overcome the unhealthy connection between food and addiction.
IDEA World Fitness Convention™
by IDEA Editorial Staff
IDEA celebrated its 30th Anniversary with the biggest convention in its history while inspiring thousands of fitness pros to transform clients' lives.
IDEA Home Study
Continuing education quizzes: Get up to 4 CECs quickly with quizzes from this issue.

Personal Training

Restoring The Injured Athlete
by Ryan Halvorson
Client Success Story: A client's rare condition challenges Michael Piercy to expand his knowledge and skill set.
Marketing Your Training Services With Group Exercise
by Amanda Vogel, MA
Profit Center: Attract more clients and gain a new perspective by teaching classes.
Can This Psoas Be Saved?
by Katy Bowman, MS
ExRx: Clearing up the confusion about the psoas muscles, which are buried deep in the trunk.
Tricks of the Trade “What Device Is More Effective At Helping To Smooth Out Fascia--a Soft Ball, A Hard Foam Roller Or A Soft Foam Roller With Bumps On It?”

Nutrition

Food For Thought
The latest in nutrition news and science.
Organic And Sustainable: At The Heart Of A Food Revolution
by Rosalind Gray Davis
Nutrition: Understanding the benefits of organics and seasonal produce.
Autumn Recipes
Recipe for Health: Recipes Using Seasonally Fresh Ingredients

Group Exercise

Scripted Starts And Flawless Finales
by Lawrence Biscontini, MA
Group Ex Skills & Drills: Make your openings and closings memorable.
Creative Ideas That Inspire
by Joy Keller
Buzz: Put new spins on traditional favorites.
Sample Class: Playing The Field
by Jennifer Renfroe
Class Take-Out: Let the games begin with this fast-paced, full-throttle workout.
Create A Finale
by Kristin Fischer, MS
Ebb: End your circuit or interval classes with a fun, team-oriented game.

Mind-Body-Spirit

Mind-Body-Spirit News
Wellness news and research from around the world.
Footwork: The Foundation Of Pilates
by Nora St. John
Inner IDEA: Recognize and correct common misalignments in the lower body.

In Every Issue

Fitness Forum Yoga Safety
Warm-Up The Cost Of Globesity
by Peter Davis, CEO, Kathie Davis
Change Comes Out Of Challenge
by April Durrett
IDEA FitnessConnect: Helping clients strive for success with IDEA’s Client Challenges tool.
Making News
Do Meal Replacements Deliver Results?
by Michelle G. Kulovitz, MS, Len Kravitz, PhD
Research: Research finds that some meal replacement products are effective for temporary weight loss.
Modeling Lifelong Healthy Habits For Kids
by Cedric X. Bryant, PhD
Bridging the Gap: Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RD, ACE Senior Consultant, shares her thoughts about the impact of obesity on kids and families.
Fitness Handout Spotlight On Stretching

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