February 2015
Fitness JournalIDEA Fitness Journal - February 2015
Enabling Success
Michele Stanten helps nonexercisers to build self-efficacy, to believe in their ability to achieve physical success and to make meaningful behavior changes for better quality of life.
Creative Ideas That Inspire
Get members' hearts pumping with these high-intensity fusion classes.
Sample Class: Add It Up!
Pair familiar strength training moves to create one powerful “mega move” that teaches functional strength in a safe and effective way.
Three Self-Care Moves for Sleep
After a vigorous class, help participants wind down with this self-myofascial-release sequence.
Top Five Cycling Class Etiquette Blunders
Learn how to manage participants' bad behavior with grace, ease and professionalism.
appetizers
Here's a taste of what's cooking in the nutrition world:
How One Man Lost More Than Half His Body Weight
Working with a caring and compassionate trainer helped Josh get his life back.
Thinking Outside the Gym Box
Back-to-basics training on obstacle courses invigorates a rising fitness trend.
Rehabilitation Breakthroughs With Eccentric Training 
Applying force to lengthening muscle has broad benefits for the elderly and for people with chronic diseases, researchers are finding. 
Mind-Body Activities for Children
Do our kids need a sanctuary for inner and outer play? 
Food Fight: Clash of the Nutrition Titans
In each pair, can you tell which of these healthful foods is the better choice? 
Beyond Boomers: Training 70-and-Over Seniors
Older seniors have specific physical, functional and psychosocial needs that require your attention. 