Skip to content

covid-19

Tag Archives

gyms open, people exercising

With Gyms Open, Are Clients Ready?

By Kate Watson / July 29, 2021

With many gyms open again—some after long closures—IDEA put three questions to five fitness pros from around the country: Are you now operating at full capacity? How are clients adapting as they return to the gym? How would you sum up the state of play as it relates to COVID-19 and the fitness industry at this…

Read More
Diverse group workout

How To Create a Workout Community

By Daniel Marshall, MS / July 21, 2021

As we return to the group exercise studio, it’s good to remember how a workout community not only brings us together, but helps us thrive.

Read More
A man watering plants in his pandemic garden

Pandemic Gardens Are Growing

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / June 7, 2021

Life with COVID-19 has driven more people outside with trowel and kale seeds in hand, and pandemic gardens are on the rise.

Read More
Return to work safely

Return to Work: Prepare Your Staff

By Joy Keller / June 2, 2021

Are you ready to return to work? Don’t reopen without carefully considering the needs of your staff. They are your customers too!

Read More

Pandemic Stress Among Clients?

By Kate Watson / May 20, 2021

As U.S. COVID-19 cases surged in the winter of 2020, pandemic stress rates rose steeply. In January, about 4 in 10 adults reported symptoms of depression or anxiety. That’s four times as many as in June 2019 (Panchal et al. 2021). Most likely, some of your clients have struggled to stay steady through lockdowns and job…

Read More
A group of seniors gathered together

Reclaim Wellness and Health for Seniors

By Sarah Kolvas / May 14, 2021

The ICAA’s recent Call to Action invites businesses and organizations to implement wellness strategies to improve health for seniors.

Read More
Woman wearing face mask post-pandemic at gym

Post Pandemic Rush to Work Out?

By Joy Keller / May 12, 2021

Are people ready to come out of hibernation and take their post-pandemic self-care to the next level? Yes, according to a recent survey.

Read More
Exercise class practicing breathwork

Breathwork Practices Gaining Popularity

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / May 10, 2021

Breathing programs are entering the mainstream, as breathwork was named one of the top seven trends to influence wellness in 2021 and beyond.

Read More
Fitness levels and COVID-19

Fitness Levels Predict Less-Severe COVID-19

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / May 10, 2021

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels correlate to a lower risk of hospitalization for those who get COVID-19, according to a study.

Read More
Brain lifting weights

Brain Fitness and Physical Activity During Pandemic

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / May 10, 2021

People who stayed active during pandemic lockdowns maintained their brain fitness and were less likely to experience subjective memory loss.

Read More
Eating habits affected by the pandemic

Pandemic Eating Habits

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / April 5, 2021

The seemingly never-ending COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on Americans’ eating habits—and people who step on the scale may see some startling numbers.

Read More
COVID-19 business relief through EIDL

Increased Loan Limits for COVID-19 Business Relief

By Sarah Kolvas / April 2, 2021

Small business owners will soon be able to borrow more COVID-19 business relief money through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.

Read More
Resistance training safety

Resistance Training Tips to Minimize Infection Risks

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / March 8, 2021

Tips on how to use safety measures to adapt resistance training to meet new logistical and health challenges during the pandemic.

Read More
CDC guidelines for COVID-19 safety in fitness facilities

CDC Reports Show COVID-19 Protocols Effective for Fitness Facilities

By Sarah Kolvas / March 5, 2021

CDC reports show efficacy of safety practices in the fitness industry and provide recommendations to ensure COVID-19 safety in fitness facilities.

Read More
Youth fitness program

Youth Fitness Gets Boost During COVID-19

By Joy Keller / March 4, 2021

The Cooper Institute now offers a free online tool for youth fitness, The FitnessGram Playground, to improve kids’ physical fitness and mental well-being.

Read More
California Fitness Alliance

California Fit Pros: Take Action Today to Get Facilities Open Statewide

By ... / March 1, 2021

Please get involved in the 350 Day Social Media Campaign to urge elected leaders to open fitness facilities in California with proper COVID-19 protocols.

Read More

ad placeholder

ad placeholder