Skills/Tools for Group Exercise Instructors
Client Motivation Cycles: How Fitness Professionals Can Support Seasonal Highs and Lows
Every fitness professional can predict certain patterns in client engagement: the explosive energy of January, the steadiness of spring, the summer slowdowns, and the late-year unraveling that often arrives in…
The Music Exercise Connection
Research supports music’s role in performance, recovery and well-being. Fit pros should remember that music is more than background sound—it’s a proven performance tool. Research shows that music can: 1….
IDEA Career Success Workshop: Communicating with Confidence
Being a successful fitness professional; whether you’re a personal trainer, group-fitness instructor, health coach, or studio owner, depends on more than your knowledge of exercise science and program design. At…
The Bender Ball™: The Crunch-less Core
Leslee Bender has been a leader in the fitness industry for over four decades and was a pioneer in creative functional training, even in the early years of its development….
Fitness Management Career Paths in 2025
For many fitness professionals, the natural career progression eventually leads beyond the training floor or group exercise studio and into leadership roles. While coaching clients and leading classes provide valuable…
Your Class Has a Plan—Do Your Cues?
Ask any group fitness instructor what they’re teaching tomorrow, and you’ll likely hear about the muscle groups they’re targeting, the music they’ve curated or the choreography they’ve planned. Now ask…
How can Wearable Fit Tech Make Your Class Even Better?
Wearable fitness technology has transformed how people track their health and performance. From heart rate monitors to smartwatches, these devices offer real-time insights that enhance workouts and improve training efficiency….
Mentorship in Action: Introducing IDEA’s Fitness Mentor Network
The fitness industry is ever-evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities for growth. Professionals in this field must stay ahead by continuously learning and adapting to changes in training techniques, coaching…
Celebrating a Year of Triumph and Looking Forward to New Horizons
As we close the chapter on another incredible year, I find myself both humbled and invigorated by what our community has achieved together. This year has been a testament to…
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…
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.
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…
Cycle Barre
Cycle barre combines two very accessible forms of exercise, with formats that are easy to start at any level of fitness.
Circuit Training Solutions
This circuit training workout offers endless options for exercise selection, sequencing and timing to keep your students motivated.
Mastering Exercise Modifications
Instructors share their tips for working with different experience levels and providing modifications during class.
2023 Fitness Industry Compensation Trends Report
This compensation trends report provides data on current wages in the industry as well as benefits and hiring and promotion criteria.
