Archive for July 2020
July 2020 Question of the Month: Streaming Programs
Are you or any of your facility’s trainers offering streaming programs?
Read MoreJuly 2020 IDEA Member Spotlight
Meet three idea members who truly shine.
Read MoreSilver Linings and Sunny Sides
In a world full of change, one IDEA tradition has endured: Our July–August issue is filled with in-depth features to stoke your intellect and imagination.
Read MoreWhole-Body Vibration Training: Ride the Wave
This article reviews the basics of vibration training, explores relevant research and provides practical programming ideas.
Read MoreBad Sleep, Bad Diet
Below-par sleep habits can trigger below-par food choices, and the two together can equal a higher risk for conditions like heart disease and obesity.
Read MoreSweat More, Eat Less
A recent study from researchers at the Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science has linked working out to helping people eat less, not more.
Read MoreFast Food Nation
Researchers assessed the nutritional quality of food and found that 70% of meals procured at fast-food and casual joints had poor nutritional value.
Read MoreActive Commuting Linked to Heart Health
University of Leeds researchers in England found an association between heart health and active commuting among data for 43 million British working adults ages 25–74.
Read More10-Minute Natural Stress Relief
Your clients may feel fairly stressed after being quarantined, so why not advocate for their overall health by encouraging them to be active in nature?
Read MoreCardio Benefits People at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
New research shows that improving cardiovascular fitness may benefit areas of the brain that are adversely affected by Alzheimer’s disease progression.
Read MoreSteeped in Science: Tea and Health
Four percent. That’s how much the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease declines with each cup of unsweetened green or black tea consumed per day.
Read MoreRise and Dine . . . and Burn!
Here’s news that will please oatmeal lovers: Making time for a hearty morning meal may boost daily calorie burn, say German researchers.
Read MoreCooking 101 for College Students
If we want college students to develop the culinary skills to prepare a lifetime of healthful meals, institutions of higher learning should take note.
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