March, 2007

Decisions, Decisions!

Your decision-making abilities as a new group exercise director help determine your success.

Media Morsels

Preparticipation Screening May Save Athletes’ Lives

A Better Habit

While on her journey from addiction back to fitness, IDEA member Nancy Jerominski walked through a new door.

Sample Class: Kickbox Boot Camp

Help participants to train for cardiovascular endurance, to explore the anaerobic threshold and to improve strength, all in one class.

Researchers Encourage Exercise Prescriptions for Older Adults

Curtis the Entertainer

He sings, he dances, he claps his hands. No, he's not a circus performer; he's the owner of Curtis Jackson's Fitness Studios.

Diet & Gastrointestinal Ailments

Can what you eat and drink exacerbate the symptoms of common stomach disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance and celiac disease?

Add Water to the Mix

Including aquatic fitness in your training package can enhance your clients' programs and expand your client base.

“Stranger Danger” Deters Kids From Walking

Hypertension and Exercise

Can exercise and proper nutrition protect clients from this “silent killer”?

A Global Outlook

IDEA presenter Fred Hoffman, MEd, talks about how an expanded vision can help your career.

“What would you do if you had a conflict with a fellow trainer at your workplace?”

Fittest U.S. Colleges

Lifestyle Coaching

Neuromuscular Control in Female Athletes May Help Prevent ACL Injuries

Even Modest Weight Loss Helps Knee Pain

Supermarket Self-Checkout Survey

Take Two a Day?

Food Allergies Challenge Kids & Families

Quick & Zesty Italian Chicken Feast

Get a Wealth of Minerals

Appetizers

The Biomechanics Sales Approach

Polish up your sales pitch by using science to convince clients of your value.

25 Things to Watch for in the Industry

An eye to the future shows a glimpse of exciting changes in a young industry.

Creative Classes That Spark Inspiration

Explore the outside edges of entertainment when coming up with new class concepts.

Survey Results Highlight Fitness Forecast

Big Apple Bans Trans Fats in Restaurants

Dance Fitness: Delightful and in Demand

Where There’s a WILL … There’s a Way!

No will? Discover why creating one can help you—and loved ones.

Co-Owning Questions

Motion and Emotion

What to do when emotions arise in a body-mind movement session.

Spring-Clean Your Career!

How to cut out unwanted "clutter" from your fitness career.

Central Moves

Use Pilates exercises to teach participants about stabilization, balance and core strength.

The Scoop on Food Allergies