Special Populations
Exercise and the Menstrual Cycle
Why the Menstrual Cycle Matters in Fitness Understanding how the menstrual cycle affects physical activity—and how exercise, in turn, impacts the menstrual cycle—is essential for anyone who menstruates and seeks…
Stronger at Every Stage
Men’s health has long been overshadowed by outdated ideas about toughness and self-reliance. But in2025, the landscape is shifting. Today, modern men are redefining what it means to be healthy—physically,…
Navigating the Challenges of Aging
Aging is an inevitable part of life, but its effects on the body need not mean a loss of independence or quality of life. As a certified personal trainer or…
The Benefits of Olympic Weightlifting in Older Populations
Olympic weightlifting, often associated with younger and elite athletes, is increasingly recognized for its benefits across various age groups, including older populations. As individuals age, they face a gradual decline…
How to Reduce Chronic Inflammation Naturally
Chronic inflammation is one of the most talked-about health issues today—and for good reason. While inflammation is a necessary and helpful response to injury or infection, it becomes dangerous when…
Making a Difference with Jeanne Osgood and FitnessArts
Greetings Esteemed Fitness and Yoga Professionals and Happy Active Aging Month with IDEA! Thank you for taking a moment out of your teaching schedule to allow me to introduce myself….
Mid-Life Nutrition
As a fitness professional, you understand the profound role movement plays in health, longevity, and quality of life. But when it comes to aging well, exercise is only half the…
The New Frontier of Active Aging Nutrition
As the population over 50 continues to grow, so does interest in how nutrition can support not just a longer life—but a better quality of life. For fitness professionals, dietitians,…
Women’s History in Fitness
For centuries, societal norms dictated that physical activity was unfeminine, and women were discouraged from engaging in fitness and sports. However, the journey from exclusion to empowerment has been marked…
Fit Pros Supporting People with Disabilities
Over 25% of American adults have a disability. Fit pros can offer valuable, cost-effective support to these individuals who can benefit from improved cardiovascular and muscle fitness, mental health, balance…
Fit Preschoolers and Brain Fitness
Encourage restless kids to run, jump and play. Not only is it good for their bodies, it’s also good for their minds. Active pre-school children demonstrate better working memory, less…
Benefits of Athletic Brain Endurance Training
We’ve all experienced mental fatigue—that feeling when you’re too tired to pay attention or make decisions. Mental fatigue can lead to increased accident risks and poor choices. Elite athletes practiced…
Athletes Have Better Working Memory
Better sports performance is consistently linked with superior working memory performance, according to findings published in Memory. Researchers from University of Jyvaskyla, in Jyväskylä, Finland, conducted a meta-analysis of 21…
New Approach to Resistance Training for Menopausal Women
Many assume that menopausal women will respond differently to a resistance training program than younger mid-life women. New research suggests that body weight and resistance band exercises can improve muscle…
Question of the Month
What programming, services or accommodations do you or your facility make for people who are differently abled? For example, in addition to making facilities and equipment accessible or you offering…
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…
Exercise and Healthy Belly Fat
Long-time exercisers have healthier belly fat than new exercisers, in new study. Exercise benefits people even when they gain extra weight. Researchers from the University of Michigan wanted to evaluate…
Exercise and Diet Can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
More good news promotes the value of exercise. A recent 3-year-long study by University of Eastern Finland researchers focused specifically on men with a high genetic risk of type 2…
Pre-Natal Exercise May Protect a Child Against Asthma
New research provides even more reasons to motivate mothers to exercise during pregnancy. For the first time, scientists show a link between maternal exercise and nearly half the likelihood of…
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…