June 2016

Sample Class: Fully Functional Kickboxing

Merge dynamic combos with functional strength intervals.

Creative Ideas That Inspire

Explore outside your comfort zone in these fitness classes that push traditional boundaries.

Question of the Month

Recipe for Health: Turmeric Rice With Cranberries

Ask the RD: Are Beans and Whole Grains Good for You?

Food Sustainability Is Important to Most Americans, Says Poll

Women, Fiber and Breast Cancer

Is there a link between fiber intake and breast cancer risk?

Healthy Kitchen Hacks for the Home Cook

Appetizers

The Crunch Effect: Food Sounds and Appetite

Mindset and Portion Control

Cholesterol in Eggs and Heart Health

Treating Muscle Soreness: Heat or Cold?

Either therapy works better than no treatment at all, a 2015 study finds.

Finding the Courage to Lead

Forget the myth of the “fearless leader.” Embrace your fears and make a difference in others' lives.

Your Brain on Exercise

Physical activity is just as beneficial to the mind as it is to the body.

The Reason Girls Are Less Active Than Boys?

The New Rules of Business

Fitness Assessments Do Not Impact Teen BMI

Research Review of Workplace Standing Interventions

Stressed Teens at Higher Risk of HBP at Midlife

Latino Kids Mimic Caregivers’ Health Habits

Why We Gain Weight

Can Energy Output Be Used to Predict Alzheimer’s?

Activity Trackers: Diving Into the Data

How to use tracking devices to analyze clients' activity patterns.

Most U.S. Adults Don’t Meet Health Recommendations

Walking May Burn More Calories Than Previously Thought

Creating Sustainable Change

Sabrena Jo uses a straightforward approach with clients to steer them away from misinformation and quick fixes toward realistic, long-term success.

Can Spices Help Suppress Appetite?

A research study examines whether capsaicin, the chemical that generates the heat in pepper-based spicy foods, can help curb appetite or promote weight loss.

“When clients go on vacation, do you send them with ‘homework’ so they can maintain their diet and fitness program?”

Case Study: Older Adult With Multiple Challenges

Creating a Pilates program for “Betty” required a solid educational foundation, attention to contraindications, and creativity.

How to Transition to Personal Training Full-Time

Tell friends and colleagues interested in a career change that it's never too late to become a personal trainer. Here's how others switched jobs.

Weight Loss for the Special-Needs Client

Mike Gorski's well-rounded approach resulted in a successful client—and a friend.

IDEA Codes of Ethics for Fitness Professionals

IDEA’s code of conduct for group fitness instructors, personal trainers, owners and managers has withstood the test of time.

5 Things You Must Get Right to Succeed in Fitness

An IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year outlines his recipe for success, from mastering technique to perpetually learning.

Organize Your Mind for Personal Training

Take a tour through key brain states and learn how to fully engage with yourself, your clients and your environment.