Research/News
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A study by Australian researchers that found that 60 percent of videos posted by fitness influencers contain content that is either harmful of misleading; … The new Guinness World Record…
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…
Menopause and Fitness: Expert Guidance from Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Menopause is a significant phase that affects roughly half of the global population. Despite its widespread occurrence, menopause remains a topic often misunderstood and inadequately addressed, especially within the realm…
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,…
Resistance Training During Pregnancy Benefits the Unborn Child
Review study shows that pre-natal strength training is good for mother and child. Aerobic exercise during pregnancy is often recommended, while strength training benefits are overlooked. A new review study…
Heavy Resistance Training Provides Dividends in Older Age
Study finds resistance training near retirement age provides long lasting benefits. Motivate retirement-age adults to do a heavy resistance training program to reap more strength and functional benefits in later…
Focus on Education
There’s no debating the importance of continual learning and staying abreast on recent health and fitness research. Additionally, nationally accredited fitness certifications require continuing education in order to renew certifications….
Longer Sprint Intervals Achieve Fitness Faster
Comparison of different sprint interval protocols shows most efficient ways to exercise. New research shows that repeating multiple short sprint intervals is not as beneficial as fewer longer sprint intervals,…
Knee Osteoarthritis and Inactivity
New research shows that physical activity eases symptoms of knee OA, yet few exercise. Fit pros can educate those that cope with knee osteoarthritis that while they may want to…
Evening Training Improves Glucose Metabolism
Recent research shows time of day makes a difference for cardiometabolic benefits. For those coping with type 2 diabetes, training at the end of the day improves glucose metabolism, according…
Concurrent Strength and Endurance Training: Gender Differences?
Systematic review shows need to include more female athletes in studies. Some sports require maximal strength and endurance, but simultaneous training for improved endurance and maximal strength (aka concurrent training)…
Muscle Hypertrophy: Hormonal Responses and Physiological Mechanisms
Introduction: Hypertrophy Matters! Personal trainers and fitness professionals often need to discuss the importance of muscle hypertrophy (i.e., diameter size increase of muscle) with clients. All too often, clients become…
Walking Benefits Low Back Pain
Consistent walking program reduced the need for back pain care by half in new study. Consider adding a walking program into the routine of clients coping with low back pain…
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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Moms Supporting Moms
In celebration of Mother’s Day 2024, Desi Bartlett, a finalist for the 2023 IDEA® Fitness Awards and a contributing author of the IDEA Fitness Journal, revisits her experience inspiring a…
IDEA World Changed My Life: Here’s Your Personal Invitation to a World of Knowledge, Inspiration and Community
Let me take you back to a pivotal moment in my life—an experience that forever altered the trajectory of my career and ignited a passion within me that continues to…
Cold Water Swimming Eases Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms
Women felt that cold water swimming had a positive effect on menstruation, perimenopause and menopause symptoms, according to a survey.
Weight Maintenance Linked With Longevity
Weight maintenance, rather than weight loss, is more significant to achieving exceptional longevity among women over 60.