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Cardio Zones: What They Are and How to Use Them in Your Workouts
Starting a fitness routine can be overwhelming, especially with all the technical lingo. One term you might come across is “cardio zones.” Don’t worry! It’s simpler than it sounds and…
Preventative Health Measures Backed by Science
Prevention is one of the most effective strategies for reducing the risk of chronic disease and enhancing long-term quality of life. While genetics play a role in health outcomes, lifestyle…
IDEA Career Success Workshop: Learn to Grow
In any profession and in life; success is often measured by return on investment (ROI). For today’s fitness professionals, that ROI goes far beyond financial gain. It encompasses improved client…
Understanding Professional Liability Insurance: Claims Made vs. Occurrence Policies
As a fitness professional, you’re skilled in giving instructions and doing what you can to match a As a fitness professional, you’re skilled in giving instructions and doing what you…
IDEA Health & Fitness Association partners with Positive Coaching Alliance to provide FREE workshop at IDEA® World
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:…
Understanding the Difference Between Muscle Hypertrophy and Muscular Strength
More Than Just Building Muscle When most people start a resistance training program, they usually have a goal in mind: getting stronger, looking more toned, or building bigger muscles. But…
IDEA Health & Fitness Association Announces 2025 IDEA® World Award Finalists and Jack and Elaine LaLanne Award Honoree
IDEA Health & Fitness Association is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 IDEA® Industry Awards, as well as this year’s recipient of the IDEA® Jack LaLanne Award. IDEA…
What is Fitness Professional Liability Insurance?
Professional Liability insurance, also known as Errors and Omissions insurance or Malpractice insurance, insures you against claims made by clients alleging negligence related to the services you provided as a…
Press Release – 2025 IDEA® World
For Immediate Release: For Further Information: Drisha Leggitt, IDEA Media: (916) 206-2553 IDEA® World Convention in Sacramento, California: July 17-19, 2025 Health & Fitness Leaders from 80 Countries Converge…
Protein and the Mid-Life Shift
As a fitness professional, you’ve likely had countless conversations with clients about protein—how much they need, when to eat it, and what types are best. But when your clients hit…
IDEA Career Success Workshop – Biz Basics as an Employee
As part of our ongoing series; IDEA’s Career Success Workshop, let’s discuss Biz Basics. What are the basics to being successful as a Fit Pro? In this article, we approach…
Introducing IDEA’s Fitness Mentor Network: Empowering Professionals, Building Community
We work in an ever-shifting field. As such, our professionals are often called to overcome new challenges, learn new innovations, and adopt cutting edge training and coaching techniques all of…
What Type of Stove You Cook Dinner On Can Impact Indoor Air Quality
Gas stoves are still widely prevalent in U.S. homes, but they come with a potential health risk. Switching from a gas stove to an electric induction stove can slash indoor…
Ultra-Processed Food Intake Tied to Chronic Insomnia
It’s not just late-night screen time that could be messing up people’s sleep, but also the amount of nutritionally poor grub that they are eating. Consumption of ultra-processed foods is…
Your 2024 IDEA® Event Review and What’s Next
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re excited to bring you a recap of IDEA Personal Trainer Institute Virtual, highlighting powerful sessions from leading experts and THE opening registration for…
A Game Changing Partnership for Fitness Pros and Club Operators
Combining IDEA’s extensive experience in offering education, resources and community support for fitness professionals with CoverMe’s cutting-edge technology, this new strategic partnership is transforming how fitness professionals find job opportunities…
Sleep Benefits for Exercise and Nutrition Goals
Here is more support for explaining to your clients why it’s important to get a good night’s sleep regularly and how sleep benefits them.
Recipe for Health: Tex-Mex Nacho Salad
The anthocyanins in some fruits and veggies—like what’s in this Tex-Mex nacho salad—appear to help with various chronic conditions.
