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February is American Heart Month, which gives you a great reason to engage both clients and staff on a number of cardiovascular health topics. Why not consider the following? Did you see the American Heart Association collaborated with a panel of dietitians, nutrition researchers and physicians to provide tips for heart health nutrition in its…
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Feeding others with lovingly created food is among the most intimate of human activities. It is intensely personal and meaningful to the cooks and eaters of the world. Even in the name of health and wellness, to criticize, judge or disrespect the food traditions of others can undermine the confidence of both individuals and entire…
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Take a look at the many new fitness career resources IDEA has created for you as part of your IDEA membership in 2023.
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During this busy season of parties and celebrations, it can be easy to overlook that there may be folks on your team or in your client community who may not feel the same holiday wonder and joy you do. Everyone has a story and not all stories are happy ones.
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On behalf of our team, we wish you a rich and happy holiday season, and we thank you for your continued support of our shared mission.
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Fitness pros show up like champions to help clients improve their holistic health, but they often neglect their own wellness.
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In many cases, type 2 diabetes can be prevented or well-maintained with a healthy lifestyle, and fitness pros are experts in this realm.
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Resumed focus on small-group models is also a reflection of the challenging economic times we are living in. Small-group training exploded by necessity back in 2008 as we all had to rethink our business models amid recession. It’s more efficient and lucrative for you to train small groups, and it’s more affordable (and inspirational) for your clients to band together for purchasing power. We’re all feeling the bite of inflation, and many are still recovering from pandemic losses. Take a page from Judy’s book and rethink what’s not working for you and how an updated small-group model could help your business in multiple ways.
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Pain is a common theme among a high percentage of clients and it often prevents them from reaching their goals. Fitness professionals know that corrective exercise is one strategy to help clients retain vibrant movement health and navigate life pain-free. As people aspire to return to their former levels of functional freedom, IDEA and its members stand ready to help them release restrictions and move with ease.
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This issue marks the first time Fitness Journal has taken a deep dive into planet sustainability and the action steps for fit pros.
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Staycations are great, but sometimes it takes a holiday outside the confines of our comfort zones to stretch ourselves and grow. I’m just back from a much-needed vacation and change of scene and routine. Disconnecting from my screens, Zoom meetings, daily stressors and the mundane of day-to-day reminded me of just how critical it is…
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IDEA around 5,500 attendees, staff and exhibitors gulped refreshment from IDEA World’s overflowing cup of knowledge. Attendees were inspired to set sights on what comes next for their careers, their businesses, their clients and our industry.
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I’m longing for those carefree days and looking forward to some endless summer fun with family and friends after IDEA World Convention is wrapped up. Hiking, biking, rafting and horseback riding are all on my punch list for the trip. How did your childhood summers shape your fitness path? What are your memories and traditions of summer?
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IDEA’s 40th Anniversary Timeline helps us to honor how far we’ve come and look forward with intent on how we will shape the next 5 years.
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This collector’s issue is doubly special since it marks IDEA’s 40th anniversary and our first in-person IDEA® World Convention since 2019.
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Nothing says comfort like a well-cooked pot of greens over fragrant rice with the surprise savory element of peanuts infusing the lip-smacking “pot likker.”
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Are you sick of all the #fake fitness influencers on social media? Use IDEA resources to set yourself apart from the posers.
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IDEA enters a new era as the leading association for fitness and wellness professionals—under the new, private ownership of Amy Thompson.
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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.
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The 2022 IDEA World Convention program reflects the innovation, introspection and hustle of an industry in the midst of an epic comeback.
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