Sarah Kolvas, Author at IDEA Health & Fitness Association

Reclaim Wellness and Health for Seniors

May 14, 2021

The ICAA’s recent Call to Action invites businesses and organizations to implement wellness strategies to improve health for seniors.

Personal training client Leta during her corrective exercise

Corrective Exercise Success Story

May 10, 2021

Retired teacher and baseball fan Leta found corrective exercise and functional aging specialist Damien Joyner to help her with her fitness.

Meet an IDEA Team Member: Ryan Halvorson

May 10, 2021

If there’s one IDEA family member who best embodies fun, creative flair and hard work, it just might be Ryan Halvorson.

Personal rubbing their shoulder and rotator cuff

Rotator Cuff Anatomy

May 10, 2021

Though your body makes it look easy, dynamic shoulder moves are the result of several muscles and tendons in the rotator cuff anatomy.

Increased Loan Limits for COVID-19 Business Relief

April 2, 2021

Small business owners will soon be able to borrow more COVID-19 business relief money through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.

Light activity for mobility in older women

Light Activity for Older Women’s Mobility

March 30, 2021

Light activity, like walking, shopping or gardening, can help avoid mobility loss or disability in older women, according to research.

Breaking Down Salivary Glands

March 8, 2021

It’s well-known that salivary glands are key components of the digestive system, allowing us to consume nutrients, but there’s more to these oral organs!

Meet a Team Member: Sarah Kolvas

March 8, 2021

Get to know IDEA’s associate editor, Sarah Kolvas.

CDC guidelines for COVID-19 safety in fitness facilities

CDC Reports Show COVID-19 Protocols Effective for Fitness Facilities

March 5, 2021

CDC reports show efficacy of safety practices in the fitness industry and provide recommendations to ensure COVID-19 safety in fitness facilities.

Mediterranean Diet Benefits Mental Function

March 2, 2021

Following a Mediterranean diet benefits performance in memory and thinking in older adults, according to a study from the University of Edinburgh.

Avocados for Gut Health

February 9, 2021

Improving your gut health may be as simple as adding avocados to your daily diet, according to a report from the University of Illinois.

Personal trainer Tim Minnick and client Rocky E

Aging Into Fitness

January 11, 2021

Rocky E. had never set foot inside a gym, but at age 60, he was ready to try something new and reached out to personal trainer Tim Minnick.

Toothsome Facts

January 11, 2021

Whether you’re eating, speaking or smiling, your teeth play a big role in daily life. These small structures in the mouth are complex and powerful.

Exercise Bursts Can Improve Metabolic Health

December 29, 2020

Short bouts of physical exercise can improve metabolic health indicators and contribute to positive health outcomes, according to research in Circulation.

Screening the Spleen

November 9, 2020

Though known for being a nonessential organ, the spleen plays a significant role in immunity and blood health as the blood’s filtration mechanism.

Exercise Improves Memory Performance

November 4, 2020

Sports and physical activity don’t just keep the body fit but also improve memory performance, according to a study in Scientific Reports.

Multivitamins for illness in older adults

Multivitamins Ease Illness Symptoms in Older Adults

October 6, 2020

Older adults may be able to reduce illness symptoms with a daily multivitamin and mineral supplements, according to research in the journal Nutrients.

Inspiring Greatness at IDEA® World Virtual 2020

September 30, 2020

For the first time in 38 years, the global fitness community that is the IDEA® World Convention was not able to meet in person. Despite that, the crackling energy and essential rite of gathering to share ideas and buoy each other breathed fresh air into the 8,000 attendees, sponsors and presenters who attended via the ether on August 21–22.