October 2003
Personal Training
A Strategic Partnership
Trainer: Personal trainers work with a physical therapist to help clients find a healthy baseline.
Exercise Programs
Music in Pilates Classes?
Instructor: Experienced Pilates instructors discuss melody and method.
In Every Issue
Industry Motivation
Models of Inspiration
Honoring the recipients of the 2003 IDEA Health & Fitness Awards.
Global Inspiration
Fanning the Flames at the 2003 IDEA World Fitness & Personal Trainer Convention
Making an Impact
Proposed legislation seeks to inspire action.
Industry Watch
Management
Retaining Members
Four ways to create a gym environment that motivates.
Nutrition and Research
Understanding the Glycemic Index
Food: This method of ranking different foods by blood glucose response may help battle obesity and serious diseases.
Research
Strength Training and Postexercise Metabolism Exercise and Postmeal Lipids Body Mass and Diabetes
Personal Training
Safe and Effective Stretching
Exercise: Three principles for applying force with clients.
Is the Trainer They See the Trainer They Get?
Do your "looks" attract or detract when viewed by potential clients?