Personal Training
Exercise and Cancer Prevention
Remind clients that fitness offers numerous benefits beyond what meets the eye, including cancer prevention.
Exercising With Long-Term Conditions
While the benefits of exercise for people with long-term conditions outweigh the risks, conversations that address risks are advised.
Less Exercise Time Still Effective
Research shows that young, healthy exercisers can decrease stationary cycling exercise time by several minutes and get equivalent results.
Body Image in Menopause
During menopause, women experience a hormonal shift that can often be detrimental to their quality of life and body image. Physical changes in appearance, such as graying hair and wrinkles, are a normal part of…
Risks of Exercising in the Heat
Experts caution about risks that can occur when exercising in the heat, particularly for those with preexisting cardiovascular conditions.
Why Exercise Reduces Chronic Inflammation
A new study offers insight into why the body’s response to exercise reduces chronic inflammation, as reported in Gut Microbes
Functional Training for Youth
Functional strength training for youth led to significant improvements in flexibility, stability, and functional movement and strength.
A Time of Renewal
Many of us in the industry have been feeling lost in the weeds after 2 years of constant turmoil. In this time of renewal, as you work to dig yourself out and sow new seeds of success, it’s important to use all the tools at your disposal so you can grow and flourish.
The Gut Microbiome and Indoor Cycling
Researches conducted a study to determine if high-intensity indoor cycling training over an extended time would improve the gut microbiome.
Educating Clients: What Approaches Are Best?
How are you educating clients or members on the myriad of health benefits of physical activity?
The Creative Process and Movement
Researchers find that free and unrestricted movement can influence the creative process and idea generation.
Major Life Events Impact Physical Activity
Fit pros can boost clients’ health by coaching them to get more physical activity when they’re going through major life events.
The Value of Athlete Well-Being
Athletes aren’t only focused on sports. Today’s international athletes see the value in athlete well-being as well as optimal performance.
Lower-Back Pain and High-Intensity Training
Exercise is known to be an effective treatment for chronic, nonspecific lower-back pain — a common malady experienced by millions.
New Insight: Exercise and Brain Health
New research findings indicate that physical activity benefits brain health, particularly for older adults.
Exercise Benefits in a Pill?
Understanding the benefits of exercise at the molecular level and how someday it could be bottled up and taken like a vitamin.
More Exercise to Combat Heart Disease
People with heart disease can accrue additional health benefits with increasingly higher physical activity levels.
Watching TV and Adult Fitness
Researchers found a clear relationship between watching TV while growing up and cardiorespiratory fitness in adulthood.
Isometric Training Can Help With Hypertension
Isometric resistance training is useful, safe and effective as an adjunct therapy for people with hypertension.
Black History Month: Chris Dickerson
For 40 years, IDEA and its members have helped shape the fitness industry through education and community; but not every fitness pioneer’s contributions have been recognized. In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, IDEA celebrates and recognizes Chris…