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Men: Have you had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning, or are you suffering from low mood or libido? Have you gained body fat, lost muscle or begun to struggle with depression or lack of motivation? Low testosterone levels may be to blame.
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The latest issue of IDEA Food and Nutrition Tips (November—December 2016) is one many of us have been waiting for! The recognition of plant–based nutrition is revolutionary for the fitness industry. The past couple of decades have led us to the world of animal protein—and lots of it. The message has been that athletes and very active people need "quality" protein, meaning "animal products."
Shari Greenberg
Health Coach
Chicago
During my more than 35 years in the fitness industry, I have observed several recurring areas of confusion for clients concerning nutrition. Although not limited to these, the following are the most common that I have encountered:
basic nutrition and diet
nutritional supplements
the best weight loss programs
And in more recent years:
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Are you ready for this year’s fastest-rising fitness trend? Group training made its debut on ACSM’s Top 20 Worldwide Fitness Trends for 2017 at #6. Group personal training was also listed in the top 20, but what’s the difference? According to the survey, group training is defined as 5+ people, while group personal training refers to groups of 3-5 people.
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Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton, husband and wife, have been practicing Zen meditation for over 40 years and have taught for the last 20 at the Zen Center of San Diego. They lead retreats across the United States and in Australia and France and have led meditation in hospice venues and a retirement community. Katherine Watson, executive managing editor of IDEA Fitness Journal, interviewed them about the rising interest in meditation.
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Brace your taste buds for a delicious, warm and welcoming flavor explosion! This soup can be served as the perfect centerpiece for lunch, a tantalizing start to dinner, or even as a savory breakfast on a chilly winter day.
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Now there’s one more reason to exercise. Sedentary older adults with no genetic risk factors for dementia may be just as likely to develop the disease as those who are genetically predisposed, according to a major study that followed more than 1,600 Canadians over 5 years.
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Top nutrition researchers, behavioral experts and chefs will reveal the skillpower you need to ignite sustainable lifestyle change in your clients at the 2017 IDEA World Nutrition & Behavior Change Summit in Las Vegas, July 21–22, 2017.
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7 trainers weigh in on the debate about whether to offer half-hour sessions.
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RESEARCH: Investigating The Potential Fitness Benefits Of Mini-Trampolines
Can exercising on a mini-trampoline improve cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition?
Although trampoline training has been around since World War II, the performance benefits of trampoline-based exercise have not been definitively substantiated, with studies dating back to 1978 showing conflicting results with regard to maximal heart rate (HRmax), maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and energy expenditure.
Dear ACE Family,
Congratulations on the completion of a successful year!
At the start of the new year, the tendency is to look ahead and make resolutions about the future—but it’s just as important to catalog successes from the previous year. And if you’re not sure whether it was a successful year for you, it might be time to take a closer look at what you really did achieve.
Do you embrace a plant-based diet? If you're avoiding dairy, do you get enough calcium—the best-known nutrient for healthy bones?
To build a sturdy frame, getting enough calcium and vitamin D is key. Matthew Kadey, MS, RD, a James Beard Award-winning journalist, Canada-based dietitian, freelance nutrition writer and recipe developer, gives you the low-down on these nutrients—and the plant foods that can help you get your fill.
Calcium
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Happy 2017! As IDEA enters its 35th year, we have exciting news to share! Active Interest Media (AIM) has acquired IDEA Health & Fitness Association, an event that will propel us to even greater heights in the next 35 years and will ground our commitment to help you grow the industry and influence as many people as possible with the message of health, fitness and wellness.
AIM is one of the largest enthusiast media companies, producing consumer and trade events, websites, magazines, films and television shows that reach 40 million readers, viewers and atten
Great article by Len Kravitz, PhD: "Dieting Makes You Fat! How?" [Research, September]. At Personally Fit, most clients come to us to lose weight. We explain the difference between weight loss and fat loss, and we prioritize strength training. The loss on the scale is not as drastic, but the inches lost and the improved body composition that many of our clients experience are outstanding.
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Behavior modification can be a tricky thing when it’s just you and your client working through challenging issues. But what happens when others are proving to be obstacles to progress? IDEA asked a handful of fitness professionals how they assist or advise clients whose friends and family may be sabotaging their efforts to get healthy.
I often ask clients about their social habits and suggest, for example, that "girls' night out" could be replaced by a fun activity that does not revolve around eating. Discussing strategies with clients in preparation for events like that is often helpful.
Owning or managing a fitness business has its own set of challenges. It’s easy to settle into autopilot from one quarter to the next, allowing the status quo to dictate the bottom line. But there’s another option: Learn new, more efficient best practices to take your business to new heights.
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Establish a Baseline
Before you can even think about progressing a client, you first need to establish a baseline. Every trainer should have a system in place for completing a starting evaluation. This evaluation should give you a comprehensive idea of what your client is capable of and what his or her limitations are.
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RESEARCH: Investigating the Athletic Performance Benefits of Standup Paddleboarding
Part 2
What fitness and caloric expenditure can one expect from standup paddleboarding?
As the popularity of standup paddleboarding (SUP) has exploded in recent years, dedicated practitioners have made a number of claims regarding the sport’s benefits, boasting improvements in muscle strength and cardiorespiratory conditioning. But does research support these claims?
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Dear ACE Family,
I can’t possible overstate how grateful I feel today. As a proud member of the ACE Family, I am given the opportunity to interact with an abundance of inspiring individuals on a daily basis, and that is truly a wonderful thing.
How about you—what are you grateful for today?
With the holiday season approaching—a demanding and stressful time for many—it’s especially important to dedicate some energy to identifying what we’re grateful to have in our lives.
If you are a regular exerciser, you know that working out helps your body feel better in many ways. It also has powerful health benefits.
In a review of the latest science, Booth, Roberts & Laye (2012) point to 35 chronic diseases and health challenges that regular exercise and physical activity can do much to prevent.