May 2003 - IDEA Health & Fitness Association

More Than Luck (becoming a fitness presenter)

By Petra Kolber | May 31, 2003 |

More Than Luck
Use these basic guidelines to make the transition from terrific teacher to paid presenter.
By Petra Kolber

he number one question I get from convention participants is “How do I become a presenter?” Oprah Winfrey said it best: “Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.” Although I was lucky to partner with Reebok early

in my career, I had paid my dues long before thi…

Help! I’m More Than Just a Sub, Problem Solver

By IDEA Authors | May 31, 2003 |

Help! I’m More Than Just a Sub

Q: A:

It seems I’m always a bridesmaid, never the bride. I am good enough to sub classes when one of my colleagues needs someone, but my supervisor still doesn’t give me my own class. I’m available, trained and ready; however, openings never come my way. Meanwhile, subbing requests come in regularly, so I must be doing something right. What can I do to “move to the…

Women on Weights

By Maureen Hagan, PT | May 31, 2003 |

By Maureen Hagan

Women on Weights
Teach a progressive strength class.

trength training is finally getting the attention it deserves as a beneficial, safe and effective exercise for women. After years of misinformation, women are learning that strength training not only enhances muscle tone but also boosts metabolism, augments fat oxidation and reduces injury risk. Fitness instructors can make…

PEP Bill Progress

By Diane Lofshult | May 31, 2003 |

In February, Congress finalized a 20 percent increase in funding for the Physical Education for Progress program, since renamed the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP). The increase will translate to $60 million in grant money for fiscal year 2003 for local school districts and community organizations. This amount represents an increase of $10 million over last year’s PEP allocation.

Keeping Pace With Today’s Step Classes

By Diane Lofshult | May 31, 2003 |

Yoga for Plus Sizes

By Lanita Varshell | May 31, 2003 |

Teen FAQs

By IDEA Authors | May 31, 2003 |

Everywhere you look—online, on TV and in newspapers and magazines—there’s information about health, nutrition and fitness. What is the real deal, and what is fake? What is safe, and what is risky? How do you lose weight? How can you get buff? Are supplements dangerous? Exercise physiologist Marla Richmond, MS, creator of “Buff ’n’ Stuff,”…

The 30-Minute Formula

By Joy Keller | May 31, 2003 |

The Pregnant Athlete

By Lisa Druxman, MA | May 31, 2003 |

More Than Luck

By Petra Kolber | May 31, 2003 |

The number one question I get from convention participants is “How do I become a presenter?” Oprah Winfrey said it best: “Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.” Although I was lucky to partner with Reebok early in my career, I had paid my dues long before this relationship began. When I worked in…

Women on Weights

By Maureen Hagan, PT | May 31, 2003 |

Strength training is finally getting the attention it deserves as a beneficial, safe and effective exercise for women. After years of misinformation, women are learning that strength training not only enhances muscle tone but also boosts metabolism, augments fat oxidation and reduces injury risk. Fitness instructors can make the most of this newfound awareness by…

Help! I’m More Than Just a Sub, Problem Solver

By IDEA Authors | May 31, 2003 |

Q:It seems I’m always a bridesmaid, never the bride. I am good enough to sub classes when one of my colleagues needs someone, but my supervisor still doesn’t give me my own class. I’m available, trained and ready; however, openings never come my way. Meanwhile, subbing requests come in regularly, so I must be doing something right. What can I do to “move to the altar” and get more classes of my own?