Archive for September 2020
Group Fitness and the Stages of Behavior Change
Learn how to notice the stages and inspire participants from where they are within the transtheoretical model of behavior change (TTM).
Read MoreManganese May Combat Diabetes
You know the importance of calcium, vitamin C and vitamin D, but manganese? It turns out that this essential nutrient may lower risk factors.
Read MoreHIIT Helps People With Asthma
Researchers found that a HIIT program helped people with asthma experience clinically significant improvements in controlling the condition.
Read MoreProtein Morning to Night
Two recent journal papers demonstrate why it’s important to consume protein-rich foods throughout the day to build and maintain muscle mass.
Read MoreEarly Fueling Wins the Race
Endurance athletes who want to go hard for longer should start taking their carbs early and often.
Read MoreHome in the Kitchen
Stay-at-home orders haven’t been the only thing spurring on people to spend more time in food-related activities, according to the USDA.
Read MorePeople Are Souring on Sugar
It used to be fat, but now consumers are deciding on the healthfulness of a product based on its sugar levels, so says the latest research.
Read MoreMeat on the Mind
Though plant-based eating seems to have all the nutrition science momentum, it’s not all doom and gloom when it comes to the health effects of eating meat.
Read MoreMitochondria: Unpacking Cellular Power
Mitochondria are found in every cell of the human body, except red blood cells. These energy-producing organelles play a key role in exercise performance.
Read MoreLifelong Endurance Exercise Slows Decline From Aging
A data review suggests that if exercise levels are kept consistently high across the life span, typical age-related decline may be slowed.
Read MoreThe Magic of Beginnings
We are thrilled to share that IDEA has been acquired by Pocket Outdoor Media, the world’s leading creator of active lifestyle content.
Read MoreIn a Teaching Rut? Be a Participant!
What are the benefits of attending someone else’s class, and how do you make the most of your experience as a participant?
Read MoreSeptember 2020 IDEA Member Spotlight
Sally Bartlett specializes in helping women come to terms through “the emotional, physical and intellectual symptoms that come with transitioning hormones.”
Read MoreHelp Clients Return to Training Safely, Smartly
Whether it’s been a few weeks or a few months, personal trainers must update programs to fit clients’ current status, not their pre-coronavirus fitness levels.
Read MoreThanking the Thyroid
Part of the endocrine system, this butterfly-shaped gland secretes hormones into the bloodstream as directed by the pituitary gland.
Read MoreInnovative Warmups
Although a warmup can be simple, it doesn’t need to be boring—you can mix things up with unique sequencing and formatting through creative warmups.
Read MoreUnstable Resistance Training Benefits Older Adults
Another study exploring the cognitive benefits of exercise affirms the positive effects of unstable resistance training.
Read MoreCreate Customized Fitness Programs Inspired by Pro Athletes
Dr. Barry McGlumphy notes that “many of the techniques used with professional football players can be applied to most physically active people.”
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