March 2015
Fitness JournalIDEA Fitness Journal - March 2015
First, Do No Harm
Greg Roskopf, MA, wants health and fitness professionals to recognize that helping clients to improve health and lose weight requires a solid understanding of how to help them control pain and reduce inflammation.
Creative Ideas That Inspire
Encourage participants to try something new with mix-and-match options.
Sample Class: Cycle Diversion
Keep participants fully engaged and coach them to discover their thresholds with this empowering, segmented ride.Wake Up Your Glutes!
The importance of gluteals for core stability and lower-back health.
How to Make HIIT a Hit for Everyone
Intensity doesn't negate the need to teach the people in front of you properly.
Appetizers
Here's a taste of what's cooking in the nutrition world:
Hot Training for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Boost your business and empower your clients with fun adventure programs.
Fitness and Personal Empowerment
All work and no play made Katie a stressed girl.
“The Super Bowl of Fitness”
Change your future at the 2015 IDEA World Fitness Convention™, July 15-19, at L.A. LIVE.
Seven Trends Coming to a Meal Near You
Sponsored Content: Nutritionists and fitness pros offer clues to staying abreast of clients' ever-changing dietary habits.
You May Live Longer Eating a Mediterranean Diet 
Genetic research finds longer lifespan linked to a diet light on saturated fats and meats, and heavy on fruit, vegetables and unrefined grains. 
When You Lose Weight, Where Does It Go?
A new study offers an explanation of the process. 
Stepping Out of Fitness Reductionism
How do wearable activity monitors fit into a holistic approach to health and well-being? 
What’s the Best Diet for Me?
Learn about the eating plans your clients may be on or may be contemplating—and how to address the pros and cons of each. 