IDEAfit PRO SHOW
Welcome to the IDEAfit PRO SHOW. This podcast is your inside access to the insights, leaders and conversations driving the fitness industry forward. Designed for fitness professionals at every stage, and those aspiring to join the industry, each episode features IDEA Fitness Journal contributors, IDEA World presenters, Inspire the World to Fitness® book authors, and IDEA Award-winning experts.
Get a front-row seat to the thought leadership driving today’s most impactful work in fitness, from program design and exercise science to business strategy, leadership and career growth. Through engaging, real-world discussions, you’ll gain practical takeaways and fresh inspiration from the people elevating our industry every day.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, expand your perspective, or deepen your connection to the fitness community, the IDEAfit PRO SHOW delivers the knowledge and inspiration to help you grow and lead with purpose.
Episodes
Navigating Menopause, Featuring Maria Luque, PhD
Today on the podcast, host Sandy Webster visits with Maria Luque, PhD, who is a fitness expert, health science professor, self-proclaimed “menopause nerd,” and busy…
Coaching Clients to Unlock Their True Potential, Featuring Tasha Edwards
In this episode, host Sandy Webster chats with Tasha Edwards, whose 17 years as a certified personal trainer with two health coaching certifications and a…
Strong Client Connections = Long Term Loyalty, Featuring Dina Blair
In this episode, host Sandy Webster chats with Dina Blair about the importance of being a well-rounded business person in the fitness industry. Dina is an…
Challenging Autism With Exercise Featuring David Geslak
For those with autism, exercise goes beyond the health-related benefits. Today’s episode features David Geslak, a published author and subject matter expert who is passionate…
Leveraging Virtual for the Greater Good with Michelle Alencar
Feeling challenged as a fit pro in the evolving hybrid fitness model for which virtual engagement has become so key? In this episode host Sandy…
Facts Are Great, Feelings are Greater with Lawrence Biscontini
In this episode host Sandy Webster speaks with mindful movement specialist and extraordinary human being, Lawrence Biscontini. As a fitness leader, Lawrence has won major…
Connecting the World to Wellness with Josh McCarter, CEO, Mindbody
In this episode host Sandy Webster speaks with Mindbody CEO Josh McCarter. Josh joined the Mindbody team in 2018 following the company’s acquisition of Booker,…
Resistance Training Extravaganza with Len Kravitz & Zack Mang
On today’s episode, host Sandy Todd Webster geeks out on research-based strength training methodologies and hypertrophy with the legendary Dr. Len Kravitz and Dr. Zachary…
Invest in Your Future Self with Kia Williams and Tatiana Kolovou
In this episode guest host Kia Williams, MS, speaks with Tatiana Kolovou, MBA, a 3-time trustees teaching award Senior Lecturer at Indiana University’s Kelley School of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
