Fitness Journal
– May-June 2021
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Innovate Your Fitness Career
The industry comes together at IDEA® World Virtual, July 9–11.
Creating Inclusivity in Fitness Spaces
Widen the circle of wellness to include people from all backgrounds.
Headlines
The latest news and research on a variety of health and fitness topics.
Research: 5 Eccentric-Training Controversies, Resolved
The positive results of “negative” muscle work.
Ex Rx: Program Workouts for a Healthy Spine
A discussion on movement and misalignment of the spine and how to enhance your clients’ performance by keeping the back front-of-mind.
Client Success: Corrective Exercise Success Story
Back in the game: A baseball-loving retiree trains her way to functional living.
Food For Thought
Recent news and research on food and nutrition topics.
Skills & Drills: 5 Lessons From Virtual Fitness Companies
Don’t fear streaming classes. Learn from them instead.
Core: Standing Core Exercise
These standing core exercise moves target large muscle groups, helping participants get more bang for their buck, especially when they’re pressed for time.
Health Coaching/Behavior Change: Addressing Exercise Barriers
A practical approach that will help trainers and clients alike.
Fitness Handout: The Healing Benefits of Forgiveness
Holding a grudge can affect your health.
IDEA Body Lab: Rotator Cuff Anatomy
On the cuff: Learn more about all the work shouldered by the rotator cuff.
Meet an IDEA Team Member: Meet an IDEA Team Member: Ryan Halvorson
Get to know our director of event programming, Ryan Halvorson.
Editor's Letter: IDEA Membership Reimagined for Fitness Professionals