Mind-Body / Recovery
Mentorship in Action: Introducing IDEA’s Fitness Mentor Network
The fitness industry is ever-evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities for growth. Professionals in this field must stay ahead by continuously learning and adapting to changes in training techniques, coaching…
Year-Long Career Success Workshop
2025 is YOUR year! IDEA is excited to bring you a year-long workshop centered on how to grow your business, whether you are employed by a club, own your own…
Yoga and Low Impact Exercise Helps Older Women with Incontinence
Incontinence is one of the most common health issues for women as they age. Yoga and low impact exercise for at least 12 weeks significantly reduced incontinence episodes, according to…
How Exercise Reduces Depression
Physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, is known to reduce depressive symptoms, but how is not understood. Researchers from University College London reviewed multiple studies on depression, exercise, motivation, dopamine transmission,…
Children’s Fitness Levels and Teen Brain Fitness and Mental Health
Higher levels of motor and aerobic fitness in childhood are linked with better cognitive performance and mental health in adolescence, as reported in Sports Medicine (2024). Researchers from University of…
November Knowledge: Earn CECs & Advance Your Expertise with IDEA
This month at IDEA Health & Fitness Association, we’re all about YOUR education! Are you in need of CEC credits to renew your certification? Would you like to learn more…
Physical Fitness and Teen Attention Span
New research shows more fit teens have better attention span and concentration abilities. Teenagers between 15 and 18 years of age with higher overall fitness show better performance on concentration,…
Elite Sports Directors’ Perceptions of Mental Health
Study highlights need to improve understanding of an athlete’s mental health issues among sports directors. Interviews with elite sports directors reveal over-simplified perceptions of mental health and recovery along with…
Yoga for Diabetes
Prologue – From the moment she was diagnosed with diabetes, Alyssa’s life revolved around regular checkups, timely medication and rigorous dietary restrictions. As a person with a chronic metabolic condition,…
More Exercise—Better Sleep
New research shows value of exercise in promoting good quality sleep Physical training can make the difference between a good night of restorative sleep or tossing and turning, according to…
Secrets of Super Agers
What’s their secret? Why do Super Agers, people who live past 90, have such long lives? What can you do to live a longer, healthier life?
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5 Ways to Optimize Exercise Recovery
Here are 5 tangible exercise recovery practices to incorporate into your fitness routine.
Reach Greater Heights at 2024 IDEA® World
We are calling all fitness and wellness practitioners to the longest-running and most epic fitness conference, 2024 IDEA® World.
The Dimensions of Wellness: A 360° View of Wellness
Dimensions of wellness bring together key areas that need attention to ensure that health is not primarily centered on one area.
Mental Health in Children: Yoga to the Rescue
Poor mental health is detrimental to the development and well-being of children. Can yoga for children help improve symptoms?
Training During Ramadan
Gain practical insights into training during Ramadan and fostering cultural sensitivity to ensure your impactful training during this period.
Embracing the Future: Top 5 Projected Fitness Trends for 2024
Now that 2023 is over, let’s explore the top five future fitness trends that will shape the fitness industry in 2024 and beyond.
Sleep Benefits for Exercise and Nutrition Goals
Here is more support for explaining to your clients why it’s important to get a good night’s sleep regularly and how sleep benefits them.
