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  November 28, 2007


The November IDEA Fitness Journal is our CEC Special Populations Issue!


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 Personal Training
Becoming a Master Personal Trainer and Coach
By Kay Cross, MED
How to effectively teach the "how" and "why" of fitness and well-being.


6-Week Success Story
By Ryan Halvorson
PFT Profile: Lori Patterson is determined to help clients—and fellow professionals—succeed.


Partner Exercises
By Sherri McMillan, MSc, and Alex McMillan
Ex Rx: Make partner training fun and interactive with these exercises designed for two.


Tricks of the Trade
How do you handle your client load when you go out of town—for instance, to attend a convention?


Nutrition
Food for Thought
The latest in nutrition news and science.


The Dish on Online Diets: Should Your Clients Log on to Take Off?
By Kara I. Gallagher Mohr, PhD, FACSM
Nutrition: A comparison of several popular weight loss plans now available on the information superhighway.


Group Exercise
The Meaning Behind the Movement
Master Class: IDEA presenter Abbie Appel shares her approach to class design and offers tips for avoiding injuries.


Pumped-Up Programs
By Joy Keller
Buzz: Empower students with classes that reach beyond the basics.


Addressing the Instructor Gap
By Jackie Camborde
Create a mentor program and build a strong foundation for your group exercise program.


Sample Class: Aqua Dance
By Carrie Ekins, MA
Class Take-Out: Offer participants a rhythmic, cultural experience in the water.


A Ball for All
By Norma Shechtman, MED, MA
Core: Offer students options as they progress in their core strength.


CEC Special Populations Section
Working with Diabetic Clients
By Peggy Kraus, MA
A look at the exercise implications and contraindications when working with clients who suffer from type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypoglycemia or hperglycemia.


CEC Course Special Populations

IDEA Home Study
Test your knowledge and earn continuing education credits.


Heart Disease: Is There a Gender Divide?
By Natalie Digate Muth, MPH, RD
How fitness professionals can educate their female clients about the benefits of heart health and preventive care.


Power Training for Older Adults
By Joseph F. Signorile, PHD
Research supports testing and training techniques that challenge seniors to move muscle more quickly.


Mind-Body-Spirit
Mind-Body-Spirit News
Wellness news and research from around the world.


One Vision, Many Paths: Inner IDEA® Conference 2007
By Joy Keller
This 3-day journey helped body-mind-spirit professionals succeed in the growing wellness industry.


Mind-Body-Spirit News
Wellness news and research from around the world.


Romana Kryzanowska: Pilates Living Legend
By Rosalind Gray Davis
Inner IDEA: An interview with the world-renowned protégé of Joseph Pilates.


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