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With many gyms open again—some after long closures—IDEA put three questions to five fitness pros from around the country: Are you now operating at full capacity? How are clients adapting as they return to the gym? How would you sum up the state of play as it relates to COVID-19 and the fitness industry at this…
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Sleep hygiene consists of habits and behaviors that help us to get enough good-quality sleep to leave us refreshed, both physically and mentally. These days, improving sleep hygiene is a priority for many overstressed clients, but adopting new sleep habits can be challenging. Why do we postpone sleep? Does going to sleep feel like losing control, somewhat…
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As we return to the group exercise studio, it’s good to remember how a workout community not only brings us together, but helps us thrive.
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Why tai chi? These Chinese movement patterns have been around for centuries. In recent years, study after study has proven their benefits—particularly for older exercisers—yet most fitness professionals seem to know little about the practice. That’s too bad, because just about any fitness client can learn tai chi, and any fitness professional can teach it.…
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The word posture tends to evoke the image of a schoolgirl standing perfectly erect with a book on her head. More accurately, static posture refers to the way in which a person holds his or her body or assumes certain positions, such as sitting, standing or sleeping. The cumulative effect of the time spent in certain positions can lead to prolonged static-posture damage to both the musculoskeletal and myofascial systems of the body.
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Let’s explore first impressions and what we can do as fitness professionals to improve them by leveraging our warmth and competence.
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Is your fitness class just a class, or is it an experience? People are ready to move and are seeking experiences that engage them on an emotional level.
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Keeping programming fresh, effective and interesting for clients is a common struggle for fitness professionals. After a year of teaching virtually, you may be feeling like your program design has gone a bit stale. We have three ideas to spark your creativity, so you keep your clients feeling challenged, engaged and energized. 1. Cultivate a…
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Updated on June 17, 2021. According to the Health Policy Institute at Georgetown University, about 16 million adults in the U.S. have persistent or chronic back pain and are limited in some everyday activities as a result. Yoga for the back can help you and your clients remain strong, flexible and pain-free. Teach and practice the yoga…
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Family fitness events are a great way to bring people together and model healthy habits. Indoor cycling is a perfect choice.
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Are you ready to return to work? Don’t reopen without carefully considering the needs of your staff. They are your customers too!
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Programming exercises for seniors is more important than ever, especially now that travel is opening up again, but your clients may not have kept up with their workouts over this last year. Here are some great ways to prepare your active agers for more adventure.
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Take your boot camp class outside with this simple plug-and-play park workout, a mix of high-intensity cardio and lower-intensity resistance.
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If you work with adults 50 and older, it may be time to educate them about the impact exercise can have on bone density and healthy aging.
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Sooner or later, most of us lose someone we care about, and since the start of the pandemic, loss has visited more of us than ever. The pain can be overwhelming, and we may feel nothing will ever be normal again. Losing someone we love is a highly personal experience, and no two people cope…
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A group fitness class title is a calling card; it attracts participants by previewing or hinting at the class experience.
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Group exercise not only boosts physical health but, for older adults, may also support mental well-being by reducing feelings of aloneness.
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Read on to find out more from fellow indoor cycling instructors on how to build connection with participants in your cycling classes.
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Encourage your fitness class participants to use these simple stretches after sitting all day to help their muscles return to a relaxed state.
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This fitness class with “tape box” workouts uses painter’s tape on the floor to create high-intensity agility and body-weight strength drills.
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