A Year of Milestones, Community, and Innovation

As the calendar turns and we prepare to usher in a new year, we pause to reflect on a remarkable 2024. This has been a year defined by collaboration, achievement, and unwavering dedication to advancing the fitness profession. Whether breaking records, honoring legends, or introducing transformative tools for our members, 2024 has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Here’s a look back at the year’s highlights:

EVENTS THAT MADE HISTORY

This year, IDEA led the way with exceptional events that connected, educated, and inspired fitness professionals around the globe.

• Collaboration at its Best: The inaugural IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit brought two powerhouse organizations together (IDEA Health & Fitness Association and American Council of Sports Medicine) to deliver cutting-edge education, new research, and actionable tools to help professionals elevate their careers.
• World Record at IDEA World: In Los Angeles and around the globe, over 7,000 people joined forces to break a World Record for the most people performing 98 jumping jacks consecutively, showcasing the power of collective movement and honoring Elaine LaLanne’s 98^th Birthday.
• The Return of Personal Trainer Institute Virtual: This highly anticipated event once again brought personal trainers together online to learn, grow, and innovate from anywhere in the world.
• Celebrating Excellence: At IDEA World, we honored outstanding individuals whose contributions to fitness inspire us all:
  • Elaine LaLanne, wife of the late Jack LaLanne, received the IDEA Inspiration Award for her lifetime of advocacy and impact.
  • Gilad Janklowicz, fitness icon, was honored with the renamed IDEA Jack & Elaine LaLanne Award.
  • Ingrid Knight-Cohee, IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year, demonstrated extraordinary leadership and vision.
  • Marc Coronel, IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, exemplified dedication to innovation and client success.
  • Aimee Nicotera, IDEA Instructor of the Year, brought passion and professional excellence to group fitness.
  • Ruben Pereyra, IDEA Trailblazer of the Year, challenged the status quo and carved new paths in our industry.

MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENTS TO FUEL YOUR SUCCESS

Our commitment to serving IDEA members reached new heights this year, as we focused on delivering tools and partnerships that make your work easier and more impactful.

• Reimagining the Business Membership: Tailored to meet the needs of fitness business owners and managers, our new Business Membership provides resources and tools for the entire team to thrive.
• New Program Builder: This innovative platform was introduced with our partners at GymCloud to help you create, customize, and scale client programs efficiently, giving you more time to focus on what matters most.
• FitnessConnect 3.0: IDEA introduced an innovative partnership to simplify recruitment and qualification verification, our collaboration with CoverMe addressed two of the most pressing pain points for fitness professionals and businesses alike.
• IDEAfit PRO Show LIVE: Our live broadcasts featured engaging new segments that brought our community together for education, inspiration, and fun in real-time.

MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER

As we reflect on a year of incredible achievements, we are reminded that these milestones were only possible because of you, our members. Your passion, professionalism, and commitment continue to drive us forward.

Looking ahead, we are excited to build on this momentum with even more opportunities to connect, educate, and inspire in 2025. Together, we’ll keep setting records, breaking barriers, and redefining what’s possible in health and fitness.

Thank you for being an essential part of this journey. Here’s to an amazing year ahead!