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IDEAfit PRO SHOW

Welcome to the IDEAfit PRO SHOW. This podcast is a perfect choice for fitness professionals who want to grow their skills and for anyone considering a career in the fitness industry. Listeners get a front-row seat to weekly interviews with industry thought leaders, influencers and disruptors. The mastermind format gives generous, consistent insight on smart career moves, business strategies, program design, exercise science, nutrition and inspiration–from pros who have already done it. This lively and inspirational audio-video talk show focuses on content presented in IDEA’s award-winning Fitness Journal as well as throughout IDEA’s rich lineup of continuing education and events.

Episodes

IDEA Personal Trainer Institute is BACK In Person, Baby!

Today on the show host Sandy Todd Webster welcomes listeners back to Season 3, Episode 1 of the IDEAfit PRO SHOW! Today’s episode launches us…

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2021 in Review for IDEA & the Fitness Industry

Today IDEA’s editor in chief and podcast host Sandy Webster catches up with Amy Boone Thompson, IDEA’s general manager and vice president. They take a…

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Integrative Wellness: The Whole Person Approach

Today host Sandy Webster digs into some deep and fascinating topics with Dr. Jessica Matthews, who has been at the forefront of integrative coaching and…

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Living Unapologetically, Imperfections and All

Today IDEA’s editor in chief and podcast host Sandy Webster interviews Petra Kolber, a fitness professional and leader who has shined her luminous spirit on…

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Be the Coach You Wish You’d Had

In this episode, IDEA’s Sandy Webster interviews Brian Nguyen, ATC, CSCS, whose storied career in fitness has included coaching stints with top U.S. athletes and…

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Simple, Great-Tasting Food That’s Great for You

In this episode Sandy Webster literally talks turkey (and all things food and nutrition) with New York City chef and registered dietitian Abbie Gellman. Check…

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If You Don’t Think You’re Running a Business, You’re Probably Not

Today on podcast, Sandy Webster catches up with Sherri McMillan, a long-time industry professional and IDEA Member who has shared her strong spirit, creative energy…

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Smashing the Stereotypes of Aging

Today on the IDEAfit PRO SHOW, Sandy Webster hosts Dr. Cody Sipe, co-founder and vice president of the Functional Aging Institute. Dr. Sipe has an…

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The Ripple Effect of the Wellness Revolution

Sandy Webster hosts Stacy McCarthy, an all-around champion in the health, fitness and wellness arenas who recently was named the 2021 IDEA Fitness Instructor of…

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Shaping the Next Gen of Fitness Pros

In this episode, host Sandy Webster catches up with Jan Schroeder, PhD, IDEA’s newly minted 2021 Fitness Leader of the Year. Dr. Schroeder is the…

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Rethinking Movement Outside of the Gym

In this episode, host Sandy Webster touches base with biomechanist Katy Bowman, a bestselling author, speaker, and a leader of the “Movement movement,” who is…

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Train Clients Happy for Better Retention and Results

In this episode, host Sandy Webster is joined by internationally-known integrative health and mindfulness expert Shirley Archer, JD, MA. Shirley is an award-winning health journalist, and…

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Is High Intensity Functional Training the Fountain of Youth?

Today, host Sandy Todd Webster checks in with Pete McCall, MS, a content developer, host of the All About Fitness podcast, and author of the…

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F45’s Impact on Your Community and the U.S. Military

Today on the podcast, get a vibe for the positive energy and wisdom of Chas Rodgers, the Operations and Performance Officer for F45 Training’s VIP45…

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5 Social Media Dos and Dont’s

IDEAfit PRO SHOW host Sandy Todd Webster jumps into conversation today with Jessica Maurer, one of IDEA’s most in-demand subject matter experts on the business…

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There Are No Shortcuts, but Networking Sure Helps

Today on the podcast, Sandy catches up with Mike Z. Robinson, the founder and owner of MZR fitness in San Luis Obispo, California. Among other…

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B Strong BFR Training™—The Biohack For Aging Boomers

BFR is one of the newer training techniques to hit the rehab and sports performance worlds and is also being recognized as a potent training…

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Overcoming Body Bias in Fitness: How to Create Safe Spaces for ALL People

Today our IDEA colleague and event programming director Ryan Halvorson guest hosts an incredibly interesting panel. The fitness industry has long presented a homogenized picture…

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Do You Have the Essential Mastermind Partner?

Today on the IDEAfit PRO SHOW, host Sandy Webster and IDEA vice president and general manager Amy Thompson share how the IDEA team is reimagining…

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Are You Tapping Into Your Whispers? Featuring Todd Durkin

Todd is the founder of Fitness Quest 10 here in San Diego. He works with high-profile clients and elite athletes including more than 75 NFL…

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A Former Fit Pro Shares Business Lessons From Outside the Industry

Today on the IDEAfit PRO SHOW, we welcome Nicki Anderson, who spent 20 years in the fitness industry as a personal trainer, entrepreneur and subject…

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Eccentric Strength Training Controversies–Resolved!

On today’s episode, IDEA’s Editor in Chief Sandy Webster and the amazing Dr. Len Kravitz have a fascinating discussion on two topics Len covered in…

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Equity, Anti-Racism and Authentic Allyship in Fitness

On today’s episode, IDEA’s director of event programming Ryan Halvorson guest hosts and speaks with Katrina Pilkington, Ilya Parker and Dynasti Hunt about diversity, equity…

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Secrets for Coaching Active Agers

Today on the podcast, IDEA editor in chief Sandy Todd Webster talks with 2020 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, Leslee Bender. They cover Leslee’s…

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Growing Your Fitness Business in Troubled Times; Customer Service in the Digital Age

Today on the podcast, IDEA editor in chief Sandy Todd Webster talks with Mark Fisher of Mark Fisher Fitness in New York City. They discuss…

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Ramping up Your Zoom Studio and More

IDEA editor in chief Sandy Todd Webster talks with 2019 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year Tricia Murphy Madden, a global group exercise program creator,…

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Strive and Thrive!

IDEA editor in chief Sandy Todd Webster talks with 2019 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year Tricia Murphy Madden, a global group exercise program creator,…

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Leading With a Service Attitude; Navigating Career Reroutes

Today on the pod, IDEA editor in chief Sandy Todd Webster talks with 2019 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year Brian Nunez, owner of FNS…

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Let’s Get This Party Started!

The premier episode of the IDEAfit PRO SHOW has arrived! Join host Sandy Todd Webster, IDEA’s editor in chief and IDEA VP and general manager…

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