Your IDEA Advantage
As we move deeper into 2025, the fitness industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. With over 43 years of serving fitness and wellness professionals across 80+ countries, IDEA Health & Fitness Association remains your steadfast partner in navigating these exciting changes. Today, I’m thrilled to share three compelling reasons why staying active and engaged with IDEA will accelerate your professional growth this year and beyond.
IDEA World 2025 Sacramento: Your Gateway to Excellence
This July, Sacramento becomes the epicenter of fitness innovation as we gather for the IDEA World Convention 2025. This isn’t just another conference—it’s your opportunity to connect with the global fitness community and elevate your expertise through:
175+ World-Class Sessions featuring renowned presenters who are shaping the future of our industry. From cutting-edge exercise science to innovative business strategies, you’ll gain actionable insights that transform your practice immediately. Earn up to 20+ CECs in just 3 days.
Golden Gala of Distinction & Opening Ceremonies celebrating the achievements of our industry’s icons and legends. Witness excellence in action and draw inspiration from peers who are making extraordinary impacts in their communities.
Fitness & Nutrition Expo / IDEA Expert Spotlight Series where you’ll access concentrated wisdom from industry leaders in intimate, focused presentations. Get your hands on the innovative tools that will give you a competitive edge and enhance your business. Plus find the hottest fitness apparel, programs, and samples from wellness and nutrition companies.
Positive Coaching Alliance Partnership introducing the Body Confident Coaching program—a groundbreaking initiative that addresses one of today’s most critical needs: helping clients develop healthy relationships with their bodies and movement.
IDEAfit Pro Show Season 6 features interviews with some of the top presenters and brands who you will meet at IDEA World. Bingeworthy conversations for every fit pro.
Member discounts included: Register now at ideafit.com/world to secure your spot among the industry’s most dedicated professionals.
IDEA Mentor Network Evolution: Personalized Professional Growth
Professional development thrives on meaningful connections, which is why I’m excited to announce that our IDEA Mentor Network has reached a new milestone. We’ve just launched 1:1 Mentor Matching—a sophisticated system that pairs you with the perfect mentor based on your specific goals, experience level, and career aspirations.
Whether you’re launching your fitness career or scaling your established business, our expanded network connects you with seasoned professionals who’ve walked your path. Visit ideafit.com/find-a-mentor to discover how personalized mentorship can accelerate your success.
IDEA Program Builder: Tools for Success
Excellence demands the right tools, which is why we’re enhancing IDEA Program Builder through our strategic partnership with GymCloud. These upcoming enhancements will streamline your program development process, making it easier than ever to create, customize, and deliver exceptional fitness experiences for your clients.
Stay tuned for detailed announcements about these powerful new features that will transform how you design and implement fitness programs.
IDEA Members are an inspiring community of fitness professionals who are impacting millions of lives worldwide. Through our collaboration with World Active’s 50+ global organizations and its alignment with the World Health Organization, we’re not just advancing individual careers—we’re transforming fitness professionals into essential healthcare partners.
Your commitment to professional growth through IDEA membership places you at the forefront of this transformation. Together, we’re building a future where movement truly is for all.
Stay connected, stay inspired, and remember—with IDEA Health & Fitness Association in your corner, your potential is limitless.
Keep Inspiring!
Amy Boone Thompson
Owner & CEO
IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Contact IDEA Health & Fitness Association at www.ideafit.com or (800) 999-IDEA (4332). Follow our journey as we continue “Inspiring the World to Fitness®”.
