Mind-Body / Recovery
Connection and Community: A Critical Combination
How is connection and community, or lack thereof, affecting your personal and professional life? Here are three ways to create community.
Older Women Exercise Benefits
Here’s news to share with your older women clients about exercise: Research reveals gender differences for exercise and cognitive function.
Exercise Improves Concentration in Children
New research shows exercise improves concentration in children, as exercise, concentration and quality of life are interconnected.
Tips for Getting Sleep
Answers and solutions for getting sleep, plus questions you can ask and tips you can offer when guiding others on their sleep quest.
Low Physical Activity Levels Still Help Mental Health
Low physical activity levels, even those below public health recommendations, can still reduce depression risks.
Pilates Training Is a Game-Changer
Strong evidence shows that Pilates training is an effective conditioning method for healthy individuals, particularly those wanting to increase core stability. Furthermore, Pilates can be a game-changer for athletes. Benefits…
A New Meeting of Mind, Body and Soul
Here’s a peek into that world where the mind can explore new ways of approaching classic formats; where your imagination can stretch along with your body; and where your spirit can soar through pure and powerful inspiration that nourishes the soul.
The #1 Fitness Event of the Year Returns in Person!
2022 IDEA World convention is a reunion for fit pros from around the world in the “entertainment capital of the world,” Las Vegas, July 20–24.
40 Future Fitness Trends to Grow Your Business
At IDEA, we’re fond of the number 40, especially this year. The not-so-secret reason? Because 2022 marks our 40th anniversary as a guiding force in health, fitness and nutrition. As we’ve grown up alongside the fitness industry, we’ve witnessed unimaginable transformation and scoped out future fitness trends. Take a look at these 40 solid pathways to success, some of which are already established and others that are emerging.
Resilience From Exercise Competency
Research shows that feelings of competence may facilitate an individual’s ability to optimize the resilience gained from physical activity.
Yoga Mobility and Stability for Pain
While instructors are not expected to act as physical therapists, it’s worthwhile to learn how to program yoga mobility for pain management.
Lift Weights for Better Sleep Quality
According to research, resistance training may be superior for sleep quality improvement than aerobic exercise or a combined weight/cardio workout.
Exercise, Adolescents and Depression
The pandemic was challenging for adolescents with depression, with girls at greater risk for both depression and anxiety than boys.
Pilates Benefits for Older Adults
Mat Pilates benefits for older adults included improved functional mobility, mobility, gait, balance and physical activity.
Benefits of Yoga for the Immune System
Can you use yoga for the immune system? Research shows it may have beneficial effects on inflammatory markers and cortisol levels.
Cryotherapy Update
Cryotherapy is the application of cold temperatures with ice, cold water or cold air for therapeutic, health and recovery purposes.
Benefits of Yoga for Older Adults
Yoga for older adults in their 60s and 70s may have a significant positive effect on fitness after 9–12 weeks of practice.