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Welcome to the latest episode of the IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast—the fitness industry’s first audible CEC program. In order to claim your CEC you will need to pass a short quiz which is available for purchase in the IDEA store. The quiz comes with the written version of the CEC articles on this podcast, so you also can read them and refer back to the research presented. This episode contains information that has been approved for 1 CEC hour by more than 25 approval agencies including ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM and NFPT.

Are happiness exercises part of your training program design? Does that question seem odd?

Leading researchers suggest that activities which increase happiness may also boost participation in physical activity and improve overall health. This presents an opportunity for fitness professionals. By integrating positivity practices into training sessions, fit pros can enhance client happiness, improve retention and attract new clients who want to join in the joy. Written by Shirley Archer-Eichenberger, JD, MA, this article explores the latest research between happiness and exercise, provides a foundation in the concept of emotional well-being and provides suggestions on how to create positivity in your training studio.

Read by Judy Minich – Production Editor – IDEA

Welcome to the latest episode of the IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast—the fitness industry’s first audible CEC program. In order to claim your CEC you will need to pass a short quiz which is available for purchase in the IDEA store. The quiz comes with the written version of the CEC articles on this podcast, so you also can read them and refer back to the research presented. This episode contains information that has been approved for 1 CEC hour by more than 25 approval agencies including ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM and NFPT.

Scientific interest in high-performance aging has only just begun. 

While there is a large body of research into the mechanisms of aging, this field has yet to examine highly trained adult athletes.  With more than 100 million individuals in the U.S. over the age of 50, the pool of potential athletes and clients interested in high-performance fitness is vast. Written by Charlie Hoolihan, this article discusses science-based protocols that fitness professionals can utilize when training masters athletes over 50.

 Read by Judy Minich – Managing Editor – IDEA

Welcome to the latest episode of the IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast—the fitness industry’s first audible CEC program. In order to claim your CEC you will need to pass a short quiz which is available for purchase in the IDEA store. The quiz comes with the written version of the CEC articles on this podcast, so you also can read them and refer back to the research presented. This episode contains information that has been approved for 1 CEC hour by more than 25 approval agencies including ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM and NFPT.

Research confirms that exercise can be an effective antidote, both physically and mentally, for people with smartphone addiction.

As fitness professionals, we face the challenge of competing for our clients’ attention. Some clients are unable or unwilling to disconnect. Written by Shirley Archer-Eichenberger, JD, MA, this article will provide tips for you and your clients to use exercise, mindfulness, time in nature and digital breaks as a way to restore balance.

In addition, you will hear 5 short articles by James Beard Award–winning food journalist, dietitian and author, Matthew Kadey, MS, RD, including Sleep Tight on a Healthy Diet, Use Less Salt, Keep the Flavor, and The New Label Lingo?

Read by Judy Minich – Production Editor – IDEA

Welcome to the latest episode of the IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast—the fitness industry’s first audible CEC program. In order to claim your CEC you will need to pass a short quiz which is available for purchase in the IDEA store. The quiz comes with the written version of the CEC article on this podcast, so you also can read it and refer back to the research presented. This episode contains information that has been approved for 1 CEC hour by more than 25 approval agencies including ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM and NFPT.

Discover the intricate web that ties together food and drink, the gut, and the health benefits of sleep.

The gut microbiome is home to thousands of bacteria. It affects appetite, metabolism, weight management, and whether or not a sound sleep arrives at night. To understand how nutrition, the gut and sleep interact, we need to take a closer look at the purpose and physiology of sleep. 

This article was written by Teri Mosey, PhD

Read by Judy Minich – Production Editor – IDEA

Welcome to the latest episode of the IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast—the fitness industry’s first audible CEC program. In order to claim your CEC you will need to pass a short quiz which is available for purchase in the IDEA store. The quiz comes with the written version of the CEC articles on this podcast, so you also can read them and refer back to the research presented. This episode contains information that has been approved for 1 CEC hour by more than 25 approval agencies including ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM and NFPT.

Food reactivity issues seem to be on the rise: What does this mean for you and your clients, and how can you coach people to adopt appropriate nutritional solutions?

85 million Americans are affected by food allergies and intolerances, and 32 million of them have a true food allergy (potentially life-threatening) (FARE 2021a). How do you handle all the incoming information in the realm of food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities? This article will help you gain an understanding of this topic, including what distinguishes food allergies from intolerances and sensitivities, how these issues can impact health and fitness, and when it’s appropriate to seek nutritional or medical guidance.

This article was written by Laura Quaglio, Laura Gibofsky, MS, RD, CDN, Janice Vickerstaff Joneja, PhD and Diana Munoz-Mendoza, MD

Read by Judy Minich – Production Editor – IDEA

Welcome to the latest episode of the IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast—the fitness industry’s first audible CEC program. In order to claim your CEC you will need to pass a short quiz which is available for purchase in the IDEA store. The quiz comes with the written version of the CEC articles on this podcast, so you also can read them and refer back to the research presented. This episode contains information that has been approved for 1 CEC hour by more than 25 approval agencies including ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM and NFPT.

If we could use one word to sum up our approach to eating habits once the pandemic was underway, it might be “improvisation.”

Though uncertainty remains, we can now begin to reclaim greater control of our nutrition, and the key to doing so is not improvisation but mindfulness and careful planning. Please enjoy this examination of how eating habits have changed, what we can expect moving forward, and how we can support our clients and ourselves in health.

This article was written by IDEA's colleague, Sanna Delmonico, MS, RDN, CHE, an associate professor at The Culinary Institute of America where she teaches food safety and nutrition. She previously led programming for The CIA Healthy Kids Collaborative and The CIA-Harvard Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives Continuing Medical Education Conference. 

Read by Judy Minich – Production Editor – IDEA

Welcome to the latest episode of the IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast—the fitness industry’s first audible CEC program. In order to claim your CEC you will need to pass a short quiz which is available for purchase in the IDEA store. The quiz comes with the written version of the CEC articles on this podcast, so you also can read them and refer back to the research presented. This episode contains information that has been approved for 1 CEC hour by more than 25 approval agencies including ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM and NFPT.

A global mental health crisis looms. How can fit pros adapt their offerings to provide a needed boost?

People are hurting right now, in more ways than one. The pandemic engendered intense bereavement, economic insecurity, fear of illness and death, social isolation, forced work-from-home, home schooling, heightened domestic conflict, and disruption of daily routines. As the world puts one tentative foot in front of another, it is critical that we address mental and emotional health and wellness.

This article, written by our award-winning colleague Shirley Archer-Eichenberger, addresses how fit pros can help their clients improve mood and alleviate depression and anxiety through exercise.

Read by Judy Minich – Production Editor – IDEA

Welcome to the latest episode of the IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast—the fitness industry's first audible CEC program. In order to claim your CEC you will need to pass a short quiz which is available for purchase in the IDEA store. The quiz comes with the written version of the CEC articles on this podcast, so you also can read them and refer back to the research presented.

This episode contains information that has been approved for 1 CEC hour by more than 25 approval agencies including ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM and NFPT. It contains 22 short articles—9 from our Headlines news section and 13 from our Food for Thought news section, as published in the September 2021 edition of IDEA Fitness Journal. This collection of evidence-based news stories will bring you up to date on fitness trends, exercise research and the dynamic fields of diet, food, nutrition and behavior change science.

CEC articles included:

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Read by Judy Minich - Production Editor - IDEA

Welcome to the latest episode of the IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast—the fitness industry's first audible CEC program. In order to claim your CEC you will need to pass a short quiz which is available for purchase in the IDEA store. Use coupon code APRILSPRINT21 to save 20%. The quiz comes with the written version of the CEC articles on this podcast, so you also can read them and refer back to the research presented.

This episode contains information that has been approved for 1 CEC hour by more than 25 approval agencies including ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA and NFPT. It contains 23 short articles—10 from our Headlines news section and 13 from our Food for Thought news section, as published in the April 2021 edition of IDEA Fitness Journal SPRINT. This collection of evidence-based news stories will bring you up to date on fitness trends, exercise research and the dynamic fields of diet, food, nutrition and behavior change science.

CEC articles included:

Read by Christopher Holtwick – Senior Digital Designer