February, 2012
IDEA Fitness Journal - February, 2012
Continuing Education Quizzes
Get up to 5 CECs quickly with quizzes from this issue.
Nutrition Scope of Practice Revisited
Should we deconstruct boundaries for giving food/nutrition advice to apparently healthy clients?
Mindfulness Practice: Empowering Fragmented Teens to Become Whole
Through innovative programs, youth discover their inner selves, face fears and embrace personal power.
Creative Ideas That Inspire
Help people build a wellness foundation with a strong schedule of options.
Sample Class: Jump Rope Circuit
Create a total-body workout using three simple pieces of equipment.
Buddy Up to Cool Down
Take advantage of boot camp team spirit and partner up for postworkout stretches.
30 Step Skills Every Fitness Instructor Should Have
Step remains a mainstay in fitness facilities—how are you keeping up with the demand and staying safe?
Creating a Profitable Fitness Franchise
Discover the ingredients you need to turn your fitness business into a recipe for success.
Figure Competition Training
Training for a figure competition can improve health and vitality.
IDEA FitnessConnect: Horizon Report
Ways fitness professionals are leveraging IDEA FitnessConnect and its advanced tools for 2012.
Ask the RD 
Are processed soy protein products bad for you? 
appetizers
Here’s a taste of what’s cooking in the nutrition world: Whoa Willpower
In the Face of Big Portions, Cheap Food 
Sleep Deprivation: Cognitive Function and Health Consequences
A lack of proper sleep can put you at risk for a number of negative consequences. 
How Friends Influence Weight
Studies find we mimic the habits of our closest companions. 
Design, Execute and Modify a Program for Your Client
The more you know about modifications and your clients, the easier it is to design a successful session. 
