Group Fitness
Pre-Natal Exercise May Protect a Child Against Asthma
New research provides even more reasons to motivate mothers to exercise during pregnancy. For the first time, scientists show a link between maternal exercise and nearly half the likelihood of…
BLinG-Health™: Black Leadership in Girls’ Health
Training adolescent black girls as peer physical activity leaders in high school promoted health, fitness and community, according to a small, qualitative study published in Journal of Healthy Eating and…
Question of the Month
What programming are you finding is in most demand among your clients? For example, do they seek cardio training programs, specialized sports programs, overall conditioning programs that combine resistance, cardio,…
Train to Failure for Bigger Muscles
Advise clients to push to failure during resistance training when muscle growth is the objective, according to results published in Sports Medicine (2024). Florida Atlantic University researchers reviewed 55 studies to…
People Are Talking About . . .
A study by Australian researchers that found that 60 percent of videos posted by fitness influencers contain content that is either harmful of misleading; … The new Guinness World Record…
November Knowledge: Earn CECs & Advance Your Expertise with IDEA
This month at IDEA Health & Fitness Association, we’re all about YOUR education! Are you in need of CEC credits to renew your certification? Would you like to learn more…
A Game Changing Partnership for Fitness Pros and Club Operators
Combining IDEA’s extensive experience in offering education, resources and community support for fitness professionals with CoverMe’s cutting-edge technology, this new strategic partnership is transforming how fitness professionals find job opportunities…
Wake-up Call from the World Health Organization
New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) represent a wake-up call for health and exercise professionals. The title of the WHO’s press release says it all: Nearly 1.8 Billion Adults at Risk of Disease from Not…
Headlines
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Secrets of Super Agers
What’s their secret? Why do Super Agers, people who live past 90, have such long lives? What can you do to live a longer, healthier life?
IDEA World Changed My Life: Here’s Your Personal Invitation to a World of Knowledge, Inspiration and Community
Let me take you back to a pivotal moment in my life—an experience that forever altered the trajectory of my career and ignited a passion within me that continues to…
Reach Greater Heights at 2024 IDEA® World
We are calling all fitness and wellness practitioners to the longest-running and most epic fitness conference, 2024 IDEA® World.
Group Fitness Marketing and Social Media
Group fitness pros share insightful tips for mastering marketing and social media to build your classes and brand.
Training During Ramadan
Gain practical insights into training during Ramadan and fostering cultural sensitivity to ensure your impactful training during this period.
A Monumental Collaboration: The 2024 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit Unveiled!
Brace yourselves for a groundbreaking event that is set to redefine your career trajectory and take your expertise to new heights. We are thrilled to announce our inaugural collaborative event…
Embracing the Future: Top 5 Projected Fitness Trends for 2024
Now that 2023 is over, let’s explore the top five future fitness trends that will shape the fitness industry in 2024 and beyond.
Specialty Certificates
Group fitness instructors share insight about choosing specialty certificates in group exercise and trends to look for.
Parenting and Finding Exercise Time
Generally speaking, fitness program directors and creators may want to brainstorm how to offer family focused fitness programs, or how to provide more robust child care.