Category: personal training

MS Walk Pittsburgh 2014 (Multiple Sclerosis)

A client and me at the MS Walk. Liz is a testament of perseverance, in spite of her limitations! She goes for it every week during our sessions. I learn as much from her as she may learn from me. It was a wonderful day and great event.

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Tabata Training” What you need to Know!

The true description of how Tabata training as it applies in a group setting. As I have been telling ALL my clients and classes. Tabata training done in a class setting is INTERVAL TRAINING wrapped up in a different word! It has become the favor of the year and the greatest thing since sliced bread. […]

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Nutrition Matters: Separating Trends From Fads

Terrific panel discussion on nutrition fads and true nutrition substance! It puts educated perspective into the river of misinformation. This 2013 IDEA World Fitness Convention™ Panel Tackled the Biggest Issues for American Food, Nutrition and Diets. While flavor-of-the-month fads fire our imaginations before they flame out, genuine trends reflect changes in our eating patterns that […]

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New Research on belly Fat

This is an excellent article. It was well researched and written. We are learning more and more on fat retention each day! I have posted the entire article since many have not been able to view form the link How to Help Clients Beat Belly Fat   by Jade Teta, ND    Look beyond the […]

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March Fitness Challenges!

Here are some fun challenges you might want to try this month. Join a few of the following challenges to keep you motivated this March! • Get in the best shape in the shortest amount of time with celebrity trainer, Brett Hoebel in the http://www.challengeloop.com/challenge/brett-20-minute-body • Take a fitness-inspired photo-a-day challenge with IDEAFit in the […]

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Working Americans Get Little Exercise

70% of working Americans get little or no physical activity. Exercise has shown to improve work performance, attendance and satisfaction. Contact us to see what services we can offer your employees to increase their healthy lifestyles! Fitness classes, coaching, personal training, lectures, workshops, walking programs, lunch and learns.

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DHEA levels and Stress

Mind-Body-Spirit News:IDEA Fit Now is a good time to remember that effective stress management is an integral part of an overall wellness-lifestyle strategy. New research has shown that long-term mental and emotional stress adversely affects DHEA-S levels, increasing the risk of disease and accelerating aging. DHEA and DHEA-S are precursor hormones to sex hormones, and […]

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New Year’s Resolution: Start Accepting!

Instead of relying on resolutions for motivation, start by picturing the changes you wish to make as if you have already made them. ACE Senior Consultant for Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Michael R. Mantell, shares how you can start aligning with your chosen self. FIND A NEW YOU >>

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Take 5 minutes to evaluate your Holiday mental status! It will be worth it!

Inner IDEA: Take 5 minutes to make this the best holiday you’ve ever had. Thrive in Five by Mary Monroe Before you think one more thought about holiday shopping, decorating, traveling, cooking, party planning or family wrangling, pull out your iPad or a sheet of paper and answer these five questions: What are the top […]

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