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Take a brief walk into the past with us to gather perspective. It was 1982. Ronald Reagan was president. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was around 795 points. M*A*S*H, Hill [...]

I recently had an opportunity to 'experience' a trip of a lifetime to India with my brother, my brother-in-law, a business associate and 17 other people from the fitness, spa [...]

Four years ago we covered corporate fitness as a cover story career update in IDEA Fitness Journal. Today, 40 issues later, it's again at the top of our list as [...]

With so much economic news swirling about finance is a timely topic. It is also highly relevant to fitness professionals, who more than ever are seeking to work for themselves. [...]

Sound nutrition is an essential element in every person's overall wellness blueprint. You can do everything else right--as far as exercise, rest and body mind harmony go--but if you're not [...]

Just when we thought no more fuel could be added to the already roaring childhood overweight and obesity fire, two research reports published in the December 6 issue of The [...]

It's been almost 6 years since we introduced the Inspire the World to Fitness® campaign to IDEA members. The power and meaning of this phrase have taken on a life [...]

With this issue, we close IDEA's historic 25th anniversary year. The past several months have been a time for reminiscing, celebrating and planning new ways to make your membership experience [...]

Over the past several years, personal fitness trainers (PFTs) have quietly broken a barrier of sorts. Although one-on-one training still rules as the most popular form of client programming, partner [...]

One of the most exciting pieces of news unveiled during the opening ceremonies at the 2007 IDEA World Fitness Convention ™ in July was the announcement of a powerful new [...]

The fitness industry undoubtedly has much more room to grow, but in what directions will that growth lie? Major forces driving expansion and shaping our efforts to inspire the world [...]

With so much excitement unfolding as we continue IDEA's 25th anniversary celebration and look ahead to the growth opportunities we've been blessed with, it's challenging to focus on a single [...]

In the worlds of publishing and event planning, it's imperative that we live in the future or we face the stark reality of going out of business. Our editors started [...]

Timing in life and business is a critical success factor. In business, if you're lucky enough to be in the right place at the right moment in history and then [...]

When was the last time you delivered to your one-on-one clients, your fusion class or your facility members a bona fide experience? If you can't remember or don't really know [...]

There's nothing like a week or two of budget meetings to test your business chops--especially when tough choices have to be made. As of this writing in mid-September, IDEA's management [...]

Reflecting on the milestones of IDEA's busy summer has been a joy for us, accenting the vast potential we see for continued excellence in our conference programming into the future. [...]

Perhaps the greatest professional satisfaction a coach can feel is when he sees the radiant joy of his athlete achieving a personal best. No matter the athlete's age, sport or [...]

For the first time in a long while, grade-school and high-school kids have caught a big break on the health front. Instead of canceling another physical education program, the latest [...]

For the past several years we have witnessed the impressive growth and development of mind-body disciplines. Call it a 'Golden Age' of sorts--a time when opportunity is boundless and there [...]

By now you've likely heard the ominous prophesy made by U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona, MD, in mid-March during a lecture at the University of South Carolina. 'Obesity is the [...]

When I first started leading group exercise in the late 1970s, I taught a prechoreographed program called California Aerobic Dance. After doing this for about 2 years, I had the [...]

You are what you eat, and Morgan Spurlock proved it. Spurlock is the documentary filmmaker and creative force behind the 2004 juggernaut Super Size Me who abused his healthy body [...]

Like the pop you get from a good magnum of bubbly, the new year likely gave your business or facility a sudden burst of activity after the holidays. With a [...]

After a quarter century of focusing on exercise and its impact on the body, IDEA is embarking on its next evolutionary path: exploring the inner connection between mind, body and [...]

In August our family had the wonderful opportunity to visit China and Thailand. In addition to absorbing the rich culture of these countries, we were welcomed by several IDEA members [...]

In the late 1990s IDEA broke new ground by offering lifestyle coaching as part of our conference curriculum and by covering this specialty in our publications. Back then, no one [...]

Energy assumes many forms and personalities.' Physicists have described it as the fundamental substance of everything in the universe. That's a pretty broad concept to wrap your brain around, isn't [...]

In an era of fast-paced change, it's reassuring to be able to count on some of the remaining constants in life: the elation you feel when you reach a goal; [...]

You might think that after planning the IDEA World Fitness Convention® for so many consecutive years we'd be weary of the process. Not so! We are more energized by it [...]

By now, you've probably heard about the body mass index (BMI) study in the March 2 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) (2005; 293 [9], 1061-62). [...]

The quiet power and grace of mind-body disciplines have gained mainstream muscle. For many years IDEA has tracked the building momentum of practices such as yoga, Pilates, tai chi, chi [...]

More than 2 years ago, we kicked off our inspire the World to Fitness™ campaign with an interactive town hall meeting at the 2003 IDEA Personal Trainer Summit® in Washington, [...]

Doping for performance enhancement in sport is nothing new. Way before BALCO, Bonds and Giambi, a group of swimmers in 1860s Amsterdam were charged with taking drugs so they could [...]

Much of our world is constantly in sprint mode. We work fast, eat fast, shop, live and drive fast. Fast translates to short--as in shortcut, it's all part of the [...]

Whew! The past year has been a whirlwind for IDEA. From our ongoing conversations with many of you, we know you can relate to this exhilarating feeling. In between the [...]

While many of us may be uncomfortable using the word 'fat' to describe others, there's plenty of loud dialogue going on about overweight and obesity in the media. In fact, [...]

One of the major issues facing our industry--the Standardization of personal fitness trainer (PFT) certification--is covered in detail in this issue beginning on page 50. Author Shirley Archer, ID, MA, [...]

Over the past year, we've enlisted your expertise and energy in getting millions of sedentary people off their couches and into the real world to smell the roses, play with [...]

Necessity really is the mother of invention. Welcome to IDEA Trainer Success, the fitness industry's first and only publication completely dedicated to sharpening your business skills as a personal fitness [...]

Welcome to the debut issue of IDEA Fitness Journal! We have combined the editorial content from IDEA Health & Fitness Source and IDEA Personal Trainer to give you an expanded [...]

In the article, the authors discuss the 30 best lessons that have been learned over the past 30 years to help one fitness trainers on their entrepreneurial path. Some of the lessons include recognize and thank others for IDEA'S success, you never know what you don't know . . . until you know it, there is a time and place for experts, but mostly, trust your gut, try to anticipate everything (even though you won't be able to), and understand your role and do what's best for your organization.

The article offers information on the 2017 IDEA World Convention to be held at Las Vegas on July 19-23, 2017.

The article informs that IDEA 2016 world convention for fitness will be held during July 13-17, 2016 in Los Angeles.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including finalists of the journal's 2017 World Fitness Awards; online health information, and connection between injury prevention and career longevity.

The article offers information on the 2017 IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA) World Convention which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 19, 2017 to July 23, 2017 and also reports that the IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA) will be celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2017.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various articles published within the issue on topics, which include the physiology of sprint interval training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and the functional fitness training for survival.

The article offers information on the 2017 IDEA World Nutrition & Behavior Change Summit to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 21-22, 2017.

The article offers updates about the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, a membership association for fitness and wellness professionals. It mentions the acquisition of IDEA Health & Fitness Association by Active Interest Media (AIM), which is one of the largest enthusiast media companies serving 85 countries, as the association celebrates its 35th anniversary. Information about the IDEA World Convention to be held on July 19-23, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada is offered.