Fitness Journal
– Autumn 2022

Learn how four experts are gaining the attention and respect of public health and government organizations—and proving our industry and its professionals are key parts of the health ecosystem.

Looking back over four decades of IDEA’s innovation and leadership in shaping careers and inspiring fit pros around the world.

This five-part plan spells out a strategy for building community—and business success.

A dedicated trainer supports her client through his post-COVID recovery.

Functional Longevity: Degrees of Functional Abilities, Demystified

Learn the nuances that differentiate older adults based on functional ability so you can provide more targeted programming for individuals and groups.

Research: Programming for Exercise and Medications

A look at four common classes of drugs and the exercise recommendations for people who use them.

Nutrition: Dietary Defenses and Nutrition for Immunity

Fortify yourself with this recent research review on the diets and food substances that can boost immunity.

Programming outdoor classes is a perfect chance to let your creativity shine.

Take your practice to the next level with vocal training.

Group fitness instructors share their practices and tips for providing efficient cuing.

Inner IDEA: Evoke Your Client’s Intrinsic Motivation

Tap into your client’s intrinsic motivation for long-term behavior change.

What’s on your horizon? Here’s how to use the process of “dimensionalizing” fitness for career success and growth, with real-world tips that have worked for your colleagues.

Fit Tech: Fit Tech Data for Coaching Success

5 ways to engage clients with data from wearables.

Health Coaching/Behavior Change: Coaching Clients Based on Attachment Styles

Understand why you’re an attachment figure for clients—and how you can use that to help clients stay motivated.

Festive recipes that are delicious, yet avoid high fats and loads of sugar.

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