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Vivian Griggs

Amy Boone Thompson has amassed nearly three decades as a career fitness professional, wellness advocate and business owner/leader. She has held every role, from practitioner to presenter to executive, and has always regarded IDEA as the standard of excellence and “The global platform to reach, educate and advocate fitness professionals.” Her lifelong commitment to the industry connects her passion to her professionalism.

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How will you SHOW UP this year?

December 30, 2025

January is a season of reset—but for fitness professionals, it’s also the season of service. If December is when many of us worked on the business – reviewing the year, refining systems and mapping a plan – January is when you step fully into supporting others. Your clients arrive ready to reset their routines, rebuild…

Celebrating the Season & Elevating Your 2026 Member Experience

December 10, 2025

As we approach the close of another impactful year, all of us at IDEA® Health & Fitness Association want to extend our warmest wishes for a joyful, restorative, and connection-filled holiday season. This is a time to celebrate the lives you’ve changed, the communities you’ve strengthened, and the passion you bring to elevating health and…

IDEA® World 2025 Program Recap and Educational Highlights

August 1, 2025

IDEA® World Convention was held in Sacramento, California, July 17-19, 2025, delivering three intensive days of cutting-edge education to thousands of fitness professionals. As the premier gathering of the global fitness community, this year’s program offered more than 175 workshops, lectures, workouts, and experiences that reinforced IDEA’s mission to Inspire the World to Fitness®. Key…

Your IDEA Advantage

June 18, 2025

As we move deeper into 2025, the fitness industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. With over 43 years of serving fitness and wellness professionals across 80+ countries, IDEA Health & Fitness Association remains your steadfast partner in navigating these exciting changes. Today, I’m thrilled to share three compelling reasons why staying active and…

Celebrating a Year of Triumph and Looking Forward to New Horizons

December 9, 2024

As we close the chapter on another incredible year, I find myself both humbled and invigorated by what our community has achieved together. This year has been a testament to the strength, resilience, and innovation of fitness professionals worldwide—qualities that define not only our industry but also our shared commitment to making the world a…