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Positive Coaching Alliance

IDEA Health & Fitness Association partners with Positive Coaching Alliance to provide FREE workshop at IDEA® World

By Phil Malavenda / June 27, 2025

For Immediate Release:   June 27, 2025                 For Further Information: Drisha Leggitt, DLeggitt@ideafit.com – IDEA Media: (916) 206-2553  Free Two-Day Expo Pass & Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop at IDEA® World Convention – Sacramento: July 18 -19, 2025 SAN DIEGO, California – Respected nonprofit organization, “Positive Coaching Alliance” (PCA) is partnering with the IDEA Health and Fitness Association to…

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Graphic of human body to show chronic inflammation

How to Reduce Chronic Inflammation Naturally

By IDEA Editorial Staff / May 1, 2025

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 it persists over time, even in the absence of a threat. This long-term, low-grade inflammation has been linked to serious diseases, including heart disease, type…

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What You Need to Know About the Medical Risks of Weight Loss Drugs

By IDEA Editorial Staff / April 25, 2025

The popularity of weight loss medications like Ozempic (semaglutide), Wegovy, and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has surged in recent years. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, these drugs have also been approved for chronic weight management and are making headlines for their dramatic effects on weight loss. But while these medications can be powerful tools—especially for…

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Gratitude & Grace: A Leadership Journey

By Vivian Griggs / March 17, 2025

As I sit down to write this editorial, I’m filled with gratitude to share a deeply personal chapter of my journey with our IDEA® community. My contribution to the newly released Amazon bestseller “Lead Like A Woman – GRATEFUL” isn’t just another fitness industry leadership story – it’s a testament to the transformative power of…

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IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) Solidify Ongoing Event Partnership, Announcing 2025 Health & Fitness Summit

By Madeleine McCormick / August 1, 2024

SAN DIEGO, CA, August 1, 2024 – IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) are pleased to announce their continued collaboration in hosting the highly anticipated 2025 IDEA® & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit. This dynamic partnership reaffirms their shared commitment to revolutionizing the health and fitness landscape through…

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IDEA Health & Fitness Assocation and COVERME FITNESS

IDEA® Health & Fitness Association partners with CoverMe Fitness to deliver real-world solutions for fitness professionals

By Phil Malavenda / June 22, 2024

IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership to address some of the biggest challenges facing fitness professionals and the industry at large. Combining their extensive expertise and experience, the two organizations are set to revolutionize the fitness industry by providing an effective solution to the sector’s perennial…

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Madeleine McCormick with family

Meet an IDEA Team Member: Madeleine McCormick

By Sarah Kolvas / September 5, 2023

In the world of marketing, Madeleine McCormick has discovered the recipe for success: her ingenious ideas, warm personality and work ethic.

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Phil Malavenda

Meet an IDEA Team Member: Phil Malavenda

By Sarah Kolvas / June 6, 2023

Each time you receive an IDEA email or navigate our website, you can thank Phil Malavenda, our senior director of marketing and technology.

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IDEA history timeline

IDEA History Timeline: 40 Years of IDEA Highlights!

By Sarah Kolvas / December 13, 2022

As we close IDEA’s epic 40th anniversary year, let us pause for a few moments of nostalgia and enjoy the IDEA History Timeline.

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IDEA sale manager Steve Roth with wife and dog

Meet an IDEA Team Member: Steve Roth

By Sarah Kolvas / September 13, 2022

Sales manager Steve Roth’s cheerful nature and lighthearted humor have offered much-needed comic relief at IDEA.

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Friday Super Sets

By Sandy Todd Webster / January 28, 2022

Welcome to the first edition of “Friday Super Sets.” I’ll be dropping in at the end of each week to get better acquainted with you and other IDEA Members, and to share notes and links regarding content you may have missed during your busy week. Each edition will be chock-full of information and links that I believe you’ll enjoy.

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Pocket Outdoor Media and Outside branding

An Exciting Announcement from IDEA

By ... / February 23, 2021

IDEA Health & Fitness Association’s parent company, Pocket Outdoor Media, has acquired iconic outdoor brands like Outside magazine and will be known as Outside.

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