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Why Coaches Need to Understand Client Stress

By IDEA Authors / April 3, 2026

Stress Is Now a Coaching Issue For many clients, exercise does not occur in isolation. Training sessions exist within a broader context that includes work schedules, family responsibilities, sleep patterns, financial concerns and constant digital communication. These pressures can influence how the body responds to exercise in ways that are not always obvious. Traditionally, fitness…

How dehydration may secretly stress us out

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / December 9, 2025

Low water intake can be more problematic than leaving you feeling thirsty. Turns out that drinking sufficient amounts of water is good for more than just keeping us hydrated; it may make us more resilient to stress. In a lab experiment published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, young adults aged 18 to 35 who…

Stress Management for Busy Schedules

By IDEA Authors / October 19, 2025

Stress in a Busy Season As October winds down, many people feel the weight of competing demands. Work projects pile up, school calendars get crowded, and seasonal responsibilities from holidays to family gatherings add pressure. While a certain level of stress is normal, chronic stress can take a toll on health, increasing risks for cardiovascular…

Eating Comfort Food for Stress Increases Cravings

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / March 20, 2024

When people combine stress with calorie-dense “comfort food”, it can spark brain changes that heighten cravings for poor-quality foods.

Essential Coping Strategies for Holiday Stress

By Len Kravitz, PhD / December 5, 2023

What can you do about the mounting stress during the holidays? Consider these coping strategies from Len Kravitz, PhD.

Virtual Stress Reduction

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / December 13, 2022

A recent study shows that viewing a virtual illusion of exercising from a first-person perspective can stimulate feelings of stress reduction.

Resilience From Exercise Competency

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / June 13, 2022

Research shows that feelings of competence may facilitate an individual’s ability to optimize the resilience gained from physical activity.

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