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Personal trainer Lyn Lindberg

Uncommon Vision

June 7, 2023

Lyn Lindbergh, a personal trainer, created Couch to Active—the first online fitness studio that’s 100% accessible to people with blindness.

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IDEA's 2023 New Year's Resolutions

IDEA’s 2023 Resolutions!

December 29, 2022

At IDEA, our resolutions are all about bringing your resolutions to life We are here to help you have the best year everthe following to make that happen.  

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Group photo at 2022 IDEA World Convention

A New Meeting of Mind, Body and Soul

July 28, 2022

Here’s a peek into that world where the mind can explore new ways of approaching classic formats; where your imagination can stretch along with your body; and where your spirit can soar through pure and powerful inspiration that nourishes the soul.

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Man journaling

Journaling Prompts

March 14, 2022

As we settle into 2022, Yoga Journal contributor Milan Sundaresan offers 10 pointers on using journaling to create the life you want.

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Billy Blanks Leads a Class at IDEA World

Billy Blanks: A Celebration of Creativity and Character

February 22, 2022

Billy Blanks was born with an anomaly in his hip joints that left him clumsy and subject to taunts. He found strength—both physically and of character—in karate, and he went on to a successful career as a martial arts champion, bodyguard and movie star. That in itself is a pretty amazing story. But in Blanks’ case, that’s just the preface . . .

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A Fitness Resolution Revolution

Resolution Revolution!

December 31, 2021

We’ve heard all the classics:  Lose weight! Get into shape!  Start going to the gym! New year, new you! While New Year’s resolutions are the kindling that spark our clients to reach out to us for help, the professional community has to fan the flames with the right balance of skill, enthusiasm and fun to help clients sustain their inner fire for change.

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Hiking Group

Hiking: It’s For Everyone!

December 6, 2021

Telling a person to “take a hike,” used to be a bit of an insult, but sending someone on a trek is really more of a favor. Besides having physical benefits, hiking improves mental health by fostering a relationship with nature. Research shows that spending time among trees and the great outdoors reduces blood pressure, lowers cortisol and adrenaline levels, and amps up the immune system (Mitten 2016).

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2022 Personal Trainer Institute

The Synergy of Togetherness

December 1, 2021

We’ve all had to pivot these last 2 years—and not just while leading clients through multiple planes of motion). We’ve also learned that virtual training can add valuable dimensions to our offerings. But let’s face it: Being together in one place is something special. There is synergy that happens when a group of dedicated fit…

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exercise, life purpose and happiness all fit together

Exercise, Life Purpose and Happiness

November 4, 2021

Exercise, life purpose and happiness are a trio of ideas that enhance each other in meaningful ways. While your clients might not agree about the happiness part when they’re in the middle of a set of burpees, linking all the beyond-the-biceps benefits together can provide motivation and greater success.

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