
Fitness Journal
– Autumn 2023

A Protein Primer
A surprising upgrade to a daily staple.
Headlines 
The latest news and research on a variety of health and fitness topics.
Research: Osteoporosis: Facts, Stats and Exercise Recommendations
Health statistics, risk factors and exercise recommendations for improving bone health.
Food For Thought 
Recent news and research on food and nutrition topics.
Nutrition: Time-Restricted Eating and Resistance Training
Recent research on TRE and RT, plus practical application tools.
Skills & Drills: Dynamic, Integrated Balance Program for Older Adults
Help older adult clients retain or regain balance and reduce fall risk.
Programming Power: Cycle Barre
Expand your class offerings with this fusion of cycling and barre.
Group EXpertise: Specialty Certificates
Instructors share insight about choosing specialty certificates in group exercise.
Recovery: R.I.C.E. Versus M.E.A.T.: What Method Is Best for Acute Inflammation?
A review of the research on two conflicting approaches to healing.
Editor's Letter: Gratitude and Warm Wishes
Fitness Handout: Essential Coping Strategies for Holiday Stress
What can you do about mounting stress during the holidays? Consider these coping strategies.
Meet an IDEA Team Member: Meet a Team Member: Vivian Griggs
Get to know our event marketing and expo manager.