Archive for April 2022
IDEA World: Where Learning—and Success—is Limitless
It’s time we come face to face with, well . . . faces! We’ve done a great job with pandemic- mandated virtual pivots, but now we can turn our energy back to in-person learning—and the 2022 IDEA® World Convention is the perfect place where we can face the future together. Without hesitation. Without limits.
Read MoreWhy SMART Goals Might Not Be Smart for Exercise
Let’s take a step back and consider whether SMART goals are what we or our clients need. SMART goals are all about, well, setting goals. And goal setting is important because we need to know where we’re headed if we intend to get there. Widely promoted change strategies like SMART goals can be great for…
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Join IDEA’s Support Squad!
How do just 30 IDEA staffers power a huge event like the IDEA World Convention? With the help of hundreds of IDEA Members–our Support Squad–who trade sweat equity for their IDEA World experience.
Read MoreSleep Hygiene Is One Key to Health
Sleep hygiene consists of habits and behaviors that help us to get enough good-quality sleep to leave us refreshed, both physically and mentally. These days, improving sleep hygiene is a priority for many overstressed clients, but adopting new sleep habits can be challenging. Why do we postpone sleep? Does going to sleep feel like losing control, somewhat…
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The Best Youth Soccer Warmup
When determining what kind of warmup is best for the youth soccer teams you coach, take a cue from recent research.
Read MoreShoulder Injury Prevention
The 2022 Bern Consensus Statement provides best practice guidelines for clinicians, athletes and coaches for managing a shoulder injury.
Read More2020 Food Insecurity
According to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report on 2020 food insecurity, 811 million faced hunger in 2020.
Read MoreWhat’s New in Wearable Fitness Technology?
Wearable fitness technology continues to set a pace for the industry with sweat sensors, which may soon provide individualized data.
Read MoreRun Pacing and Gender
Gender does not alter run pacing strategy in world-record–breaking events at championship and meet races, according to a study.
Read MoreLight-Intensity Aerobic Dance a Win for Older Adults
To help older adult clients move more, promote fun activities like aerobic dance classes, since even one session improves cognitive function.
Read MoreImproving Support for Postpartum Running
Women who continue running during pregnancy are more likely to return to postpartum running following pregnancy, according to a study.
Read MoreLIMITLESS: IDEA® WORLD CONVENTION RETURNS
IDEA® World Convention 2022 returns to in-person education July 20-24 in Las Vegas after a 2-year hiatus. Billy Blanks, creator of Tae Bo® and inspirational fitness personality, to deliver keynote as well as accept the 2022 IDEA Jack LaLanne Award. Event features more than 250 workouts, workshops, lectures and experiences—up to 24 CECs in 4…
Read MoreNutrition Labels and Online Grocery Sites
Researchers report that online grocers and other food retailers are not consistently displaying nutrition labels on their websites.
Read MoreIs Testing for Genotype the Future of Nutrition?
It looks like our genotype determines how much benefit, or perhaps detriment, we derive from a fish oil supplement.
Read MoreEnjoy More Home-Cooked Meals
One of the best steps one can take towards healthier eating is to prepare home-cooked meals more—and this research backs it up.
Read MoreNooch: Buy or Bye?
The swell of enthusiasm for plant-based eating of late has helped nutritional yeast, or nooch, go mainstream. Is it worth the hype?
Read MoreWhole Dairy Protein Versus Protein Powder
Many turn to whey powder to get their protein, but can whole food dairy protein build up muscle just as effectively?
Read MoreNutrition Programming: Increase Brand Awareness & Revenue
How do fitness professionals ethically and legally teach clients in desperate need of nutritional support to maximize optimal health and why should we add nutrition coaching to our businesses?
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