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Kettlebell Training and Muscular Fitness in Men
To improve muscular endurance with kettlebell training, a periodized 6-week program produced more improvement than a nonperiodized one.
Running Benefits for Brain Health
Investigators now have new insight into how running benefits brain health, movement and cognition by examining dopamine levels.
Endless Summer
I’m longing for those carefree days and looking forward to some endless summer fun with family and friends after IDEA World Convention is wrapped up. Hiking, biking, rafting and horseback riding are all on my punch list for the trip. How did your childhood summers shape your fitness path? What are your memories and traditions of summer?
Transform Knowledge Into Power
Remember that spark of passion that led you to your fitness career? Like any fire, it needs tending and nurturing. If the idea of more education elicits painful memories of late-night cramming and pop quizzes, it may be time to reframe, reimagine and rekindle your yearn to learn.
How is Inflation Impacting Fitness?
How is inflation impacting your clients’ fitness and wellness budgets? Are people tightening their belts not because they’ve lost weight, but because they have fewer dollars to spend at the gym? A recent survey asked…
Benefits of Working in Corporate Fitness
Working in corporate fitness offers surprising benefits that you may not have considered and that, consequently, may sway the decision-making process based on personal and professional needs and preferences. Consider the following perks of working…
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.
Women’s Sports Injuries
To address the gender gap in sports rehab, researchers created an overview of common women’s sports injuries and guidelines for rehab.
Using Behavior Change Apps
This article reviews research into the efficacy of behavior change apps and explores ways to apply the findings to effective program design.
What Is Game Intelligence?
Psychological attributes and “game intelligence” are the most important factors if an athlete wants to excel.
Exercise for Diabetes
To help those who manage diabetes, and the fit pros who train them, the ACSM issued updated guidelines on exercise for diabetes.
The Connection Between Pets and Wellness
Is there scientific evidence that pets can help us heal and thrive? And should personal trainers factor it into their program design?
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.
Exercise After Vaccinations?
A study found that 90 minutes of mild- to moderate-intensity exercise after vaccinations increases the body’s antibody response.
Training Volume: Low Load Versus High Load
A new study provides insight into whether to go heavy with fewer reps or to go lighter for more training volume if the goal is muscle growth.
Engaging in Youth Fitness
Now is the time to focus on developing new means of professional direction and income, and youth fitness is a worthy consideration.
What’s the Best Time to Exercise?
Do clients ask you about the best time to exercise? Studies show that people glean various health benefits at different times of the day.
Spatial Awareness and Proprioception for Older Adults
Here are some exercises to get older adult clients steady on their feet once more through spatial awareness and proprioception.
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