IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast

IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast

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IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast episodes

  • The Protein-Muscle Equation, Mitochondrial Woes, and the Dirty Dozen Strikes Again

    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, NSCA and NFPT. It contains 23 short articles—9 from our Headlines news section and 14 from our Food for Thought news section, as published in the June 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:

    • Sharing Weight Loss Data With Coaches Helps
    • Training Cancer Patients
    • Fitness and Brain Health for Kids
    • Optimal Health Gains From HIIT and MICT
    • High Levels of Inactivity and Distractibility
    • 5 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables
    • Antioxidants for Depression
    • Protein and Muscle
    • Evening Chronotype and Diet
    • Calorie Restriction and Mitochondria


      • Read by Judy Minich - Production Editor - IDEA

      37 min
    • Resistant Starch, Modern Food Marketing, and the $121 Billion Mental Wellness Economy

      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, NSCA and NFPT. It contains 27 short articles—15 from our Headlines news section and 12 from our Food for Thought news section, as published in the Feb 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:

      • WHO’s New Message on Physical Activity
      • HIIT Back on Sleep Loss Effects
      • Resistance Training for Adolescents and Preadolescents
      • Physically Active Working Moms Cope Better
      • Sleep Loss? Vigorous Exercise May Reduce Cravings
      • Arsenic in Rice
      • Plant-Based Antioxidants We Need
      • Words of the Day: Resistant Starch
      • The Big 8 Food Allergens May Become 9
      • Bone Up on Vegan Nutrition


        • Read by Judy Minich - Production Editor - IDEA

        36 min
      • Hair Samples Reveal American Diet, The Dark Side of Night Eating, and Your Brain on Plant Chemicals

        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, NSCA and NFPT. It contains 23 short articles—11 from our Headlines news section and 12 from our Food for Thought news section, as published in the Jan-Feb 2021 edition of 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:

        • Black Women Less Likely to Meet Activity Guidelines
        • Lower Weight in Young Women ≠ Higher Fitness
        • Safety Tips for Outdoor Group Exercise
        • Eccentric Training Lacks Uniform Strategies
        • Vigorous Exercise Benefits Older Adults 
        • Hair Samples Reveal American Diet
        • Chickpeas and Rice for Protein
        • The Dark Side of Night Eating
        • Your Brain on Plant Chemicals
        • A “Whole” Apple a Day


          • Read by Christopher Holtwick - Senior Digital Designer

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          31 min
        • Testosterone Therapy, Organic Food Fraud and the Great Egg Debate

          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, NSCA and NFPT. It contains 21 short articles—9 from our Headlines news section and 12 from our Food for Thought news section, as published in the July 2021 edition of 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:

          • Resistance Band Training for Older Women
          • Testosterone Therapy More Effective with Exercise
          • Battle Rope HIIT Workouts Improve Fitness
          • Best Time for Swimming Performance
          • Stretching for Hypertension Improvements
          • Colorectal Cancer and Diet
          • Vegetarian and Vegan Diets High in Ultraprocessed Foods
          • Time to Reduce Our Food's Carbon Footprint?
          • Plant Protein for Muscle Growth
          • Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Down


            • Read by Joy Keller - Executive Editor, IDEA Publications

            35 min
          • Pop-Culture and Nutrition, Warning Labels on Sugar Drinks, and Fiber Fights Depression

            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, NSCA and NFPT. It contains 25 short articles—10 from our Headlines news section and 15 from our Food for Thought news section, as published in the May 2021 edition of 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:

            • Low-Impact Cardio Helps Expectant Moms
            • Vibration Training Improves Strength in Stroke Survivors
            • The Psoriasis-Fitness Connection
            • Brain Fitness and Physical Activity During Pandemic
            • Fitness Levels Predict Less-Severe COVID-19
            • Does Oatmeal Raise Blood Sugar?
            • Beta-Carotene for Vitamin A
            • Fiber Fights Depression
            • Sucrose, Glucose and Metabolism


              • If you’d like to answer the question of the month, please email your feedback [email protected].

              Read by Joy Keller - Executive Editor, IDEA Publications

              41 min
            • Resistance Training Tips to Minimize Infection Risks, Citrus for More Muscle, and Running and Mental Health

              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, 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 March-April 2021 edition of 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:

              • Resistance Training Tips to Minimize Infection Risks
              • Group Exercise May Help Older Adults Combat Loneliness
              • Running and Mental Health
              • Get Your Sleep Before a Big Game
              • Fitness Helps Kids Who Need It Most
              • Vote Citrus for More Muscle
              • Appetite For Exercise, Not Food
              • More Americans Experiencing Food Insecurity
              • Meat and Local Food Supplies
              • Less Red Meat, Lower Diabetes Risk


                • If you’d like to answer the question of the month, please email your feedback [email protected].

                Read by Joy Keller - Executive Editor, IDEA Publications

                39 min
              • Health Parallels From the World’s "Blue Zones"

                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, NSCA and NFPT.


                Modern lifestyles—including sedentary behavior and poor eating habits—are a breeding ground for chronic illness, making it harder for people to live long and prosper. Yet, there are regions around the globe where pockets of people do appear to enjoy a longer, healthier life expectancy. In these so-called Blue Zones, residents statistically live longer and healthier lives. Reinforced by research, this in-depth article from James Beard award-winning contributor Matthew Kadey, MS, RDN, presents nine lessons from the Blue Zones that lead to longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives.


                Read by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications

                30 min
              • Ramping up to HIIT, 10-Minute Stress Buster, Flax Berry Overnight Oats!

                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, NSCA and NFPT. It contains 22 short articles—10 from our Headlines news section and 12 from our Food for Thought news section, as published in the July-August 2020 edition of 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:

                • Build Up to High-Intensity Training
                • 10-Minute Natural Stress Relief
                • Wearables That Monitor Heart Rate Now Colorblind
                • Active Commuting Linked to Heart Health
                • Cardio Benefits People at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
                • Rise and Dine . . . and Burn!
                • Sweat More, Eat Less
                • Bad Sleep, Bad Diet
                • Time for an Oil Change
                • Low-Fat Vs. Low-Carb Diets for Longer Life


                  • Link to the recipe: Flax Berry Overnight Oats

                  If you’d like to answer either question of the month, please email your feedback for Headlines to [email protected]; and for Food for Thought to [email protected].

                  Read by Nicole Krum, IDEA Inspired Service Representative

                  34 min
                • The Pros of Prehab, Exercise and COVID-19, Eating to Curb Anxiety

                  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, NSCA and NFPT. It contains 26 short articles—12 from our Headlines news section and 14 from our Food for Thought news section, as published in the June 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:

                  • Stepping and Weight Loss
                  • New Music and Exercise Research Findings
                  • Strength Training: Should You Mix It Up?
                  • America’s Weight Status
                  • Prehab: A Potential Fit Pro Opportunity?
                  • Top Strategies for Maintaining Weight Loss
                  • Start Roughing It for Cancer Protection
                  • Athletes Who Play Indoor Sports Are at Risk for a Bad D-Fence
                  • Dieting Your Way into the Lonely Hearts Club
                  • Take the Bitter with the Sweet


                    • Link to the recipe: Tofu Steaks With Nut Sauce

                    If you’d like to answer either question of the month, please email your feedback for Headlines to [email protected]; and for Food for Thought to [email protected].

                    Read by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications

                    42 min
                  • Women on Weights, Yoga Brain Boost & Med Diet Rules!

                    This episode contains information that has been approved for 1 CEC by more than 25 approval agencies including ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA and NFPT. It contains 20 articles—10 from our Headlines news section and 10 from our Food for Thought news section as published in the February edition of the award-winning 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.

                    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 all the articles on this podcast, so you also can read them and refer back to the research presented.

                    CEC Articles included:

                    • Group Exercise Instructors Make an Impact
                    • Women and Strength Training
                    • Any Amount of Running Boosts Health
                    • Overtraining Tires Mind and Body
                    • Yoga Boosts Brain Fitness
                    • The Med Diet Stands the Test of Time
                    • More Evidence That Ultraprocessed Foods Lead to Obesity and Diabetes
                    • Physical Activity in Youth Leads to More Veggies in Adulthood
                    • Fresh Food and Vegetables Appear in Schools
                    • Lifestyle and Longevity Go Hand in Hand


                      • Read by Joy Keller - Executive Editor, IDEA Publications

                      43 min

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                    Welcome to IDEA’s Listen & Learn CEC Podcast, the fitness industry’s first and only audible CEC program. We know how busy you are, so we wanted to provide an easy way to help you listen,…