November, 2008

IDEA Home Study

Test your knowledge and earn continuing education credits.

Older Adults Suffering Brain Injuries From Falls

Quality of Life Impacts Program Retention in Seniors

Should You Be Facebook “Friends” With Clients?

Discover the pros and cons of connecting to professional contacts on Facebook.

Do you ever give your clients gifts or birthday cards?

Q&A

Schooling Clients on Health and Fitness

Lauren Loper and her refurbished school bus help women learn what it takes to be fit.

Brain-Based Personal Training

Use tried-and-true learning styles and techniques to harness the power of the mind and motivate clients.

The Science of Water: Nature’s Most Important Nutrient

Was your mother right when she told you to drink lots of water before going out to play?

Pruning a Prima Donna Participant

Use proactive measures when dealing with a group exercise member who acts like a diva.

Effective Cuing

Improve your communication by paying attention to learning styles and principles.

Sample Class: Cycle Diversion

Keep participants fully engaged with this stimulating, segmented ride.

Hearty Wild-Rice Salmon Chowder

Brownie Points for Brown Rice

Pilates Cuing Is an Art

Industry leaders share their insights.

Exercise and Inflammation

When the body's immune response gets stuck on overdrive, too much exercise can exacerbate the inflammation cascade.

Universal Highlights

What’s the pulse of fitness from a few key spots around the globe?

Making Connections

Students at Colorado State University have a chance to prepare early for a job in the fitness industry.

The Inner Pelvic Core

Try simple three-dimensional moves to help participants effectively train their pelvic-floor muscles.