Archive for May 2021
Corrective Exercise Success Story
For many, watching a baseball game at home is a simple pleasure, but for retired teacher and baseball fan Leta, sitting on her couch for an extended period often meant debilitating backaches. In 2018, she found corrective exercise and functional-aging specialist Damien Joyner, JD. His patience and skillful training turned out to be a brand-new ballgame.
Read MorePig’s Blood for Protein?
Food scientists have devised a way to produce a flavorless protein powder from pig’s blood, a byproduct of pork meat production.
Read MoreMay 2021 Question of the Month: Breathwork Practices
As a fitness professional, are you offering any breathwork practices? If yes, are you a yoga professional, or offering from other modalities?
Read MoreIDEA Member Spotlight: May-June 2021
Meet three IDEA members and personal trainers who truly shine: Shannon Briggs, Jane Nash and Siri Chilazi.
Read MoreBreathwork Practices Gaining Popularity
Breathing programs are entering the mainstream, as breathwork was named one of the top seven trends to influence wellness in 2021 and beyond.
Read MoreFood in Media is Low Quality
The film industry didn’t get the memo about the importance of promoting healthy eating habits and food in media.
Read MoreFitness Levels Predict Less-Severe COVID-19
Higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels correlate to a lower risk of hospitalization for those who get COVID-19, according to a study.
Read MoreAddressing Exercise Barriers
To assist clients in adhering to exercise routines, fitness pros need to have a system to help clients overcome exercise barriers.
Read MoreThe Psoriasis-Fitness Connection
Young men with the lowest fitness levels had a 35% higher risk of developing psoriasis than those with the highest fitness levels.
Read MoreInnovate Your Fitness Career
IDEA World Virtual will feature more than 100 workshops, lectures and workouts led by industry experts to help your fitness career thrive.
Read MoreBeta-Carotene for Vitamin A
Beta-carotene is found in certain fruits and vegetables and our bodies can convert the beta-carotene we consume into vitamin A.
Read More5 Lessons From Virtual Fitness Companies
Take a moment to unpack the value and significance that your virtual fitness options provide, and learn from big players.
Read MoreFit Kids Can Still Be Clumsy
While many fit kids also have well-developed motor skills, kids who are less coordinated can be equally aerobically fit.
Read MoreIDEA Membership Reimagined for Fitness Professionals
We listened to IDEA members to blaze a path forward, creating a new membership, podcast and tools for fitness professionals.
Read MoreMeet an IDEA Team Member: Ryan Halvorson
If there’s one IDEA family member who best embodies fun, creative flair and hard work, it just might be Ryan Halvorson.
Read MoreVitamin D Benefits Hearing
Achieving an adequate status of vitamin D benefits hearing by playing a key role in preventing hearing loss as we age.
Read MorePrkar2a Gene for Food and Exercise
Researchers recently discovered Prkar2a, a gene in mice that controls the craving for sugary and fatty foods and the urge to exercise.
Read MoreBrain Fitness and Physical Activity During Pandemic
People who stayed active during pandemic lockdowns maintained their brain fitness and were less likely to experience subjective memory loss.
Read MoreConvenience Store Locations and Body Weight
A study in reveals the relationship between convenience store locations and the body weight of 3- to 15-year-old children.
Read MoreSports Supplements Changing Athlete Attitudes
Depending on the sport and level of competition, 40%–100% of athletes use sports supplements, such as creatine and certain stimulants.
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