October, 2004

Older Adults Benefit From Doctor Referral Program

Tricks of the Trade

Have you ever refused to work with a specific client? Why? How did you handle the situation?

cooking quick, healthy meals at home

Fast food can be good for your health.

Improving Health in the Heartland

Lisa Bell is on a mission in the Midwest.

the joy of the at-home spa day

Rejuvenate yourself with some tricks from the spa trade.

The Shoulder, Part IV

Dynamic shoulder movements in the horizontal plane.

tomato and white bean soup

Market Now or Forever Hold Your Speech

You may be a good speaker, but if you don’t market yourself well, your message will remain a well-kept secret.

Dignity Before Diets

Medicare’s revised obesity policy strikes a chord with IDEA members and size-acceptance advocates.

write right

Discover how to create cover letters that get action.

exercising with arthritis

the science of self-monitoring

Help clients achieve more by helping them measure their progress.

Super Fantastic!

Y'all ready for this? Attitude was everything at the 2004 IDEA World Fitness Convention.

using imagination improves adherence for older adults

tai chi reduces falls in high-risk elderly by 25%

Sample Class: Stability Ball Muscle Sculpt

Emphasize muscle endurance and balance.

Time Wounds All Heels

Learn to recognize symptoms of common foot injuries before they turn into problems for you or your clients.

Find the Fun

Be inspired by these unique class ideas.

obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease

Too Cool to Cool Down?

Make the end of your class just as important and fun as the rest of the workout.

fatness, fitness and compassion

The Shoulder, Part IV