May 2004
IDEA Personal Trainer - May, 2004

Features

Understanding The Female Athlete Triad
by Irene McCormick, MS
Components of the triad not only affect female athletes, but also fitness enthusiasts.
Public Speaking Rx
by Debra Atkinson, MS
Consider following a presentation "prescription" as you prepare to share your knowledge, motivation and personal experiences with an audience.

Nutrition

What's New: Fiber From Fruits, Cereals Prove Heart-Healthy
by April Durrett

Business

Tricks of the Trade: How Can Trainers Transition From Land to Aquatic Personal Training?
by Susan L. Hitzmann, MS
What's New: Exercise Infoon the Go
by April Durrett

Details

Warm-Up: Your IDEA Membership Just Got Better
by Kathie and Peter Davis
Boosting Your Body Image
by Susan L. Hitzmann, MS
Client Handout: Expert tips on maintaining health and fitness

Exercise

The Shoulder, Part III
by Susan L. Hitzmann, MS
Fine Anatomy: Studying the rotator cuff, and medial and lateral rotation.
Walk This Way
What's New: Want to Shed Pounds? Join a Group
What's New: Walking Helps Patients With Heart Failure

Industry

What's New: ACSM on Exercise and Hypertension
What's New: Get In-Depth Education at Preconference Events

Kids' Fitness

Kid's Sports Get Serious
by Tracy Morgan-Handzel
Exercise RX: A three-pronged approach to training young athletes.
Profile: Reaching Out to Kids
What's New: Meditation for Children in Schools
by April Durrett
What's New: New Strategy forOverweight Epidemic
by April Durrett
What's New: Restaurants Not Responsible for Obesity
What's New: Baby Boomers Not Being Heart-Smart
by April Durrett

Research

Exercise and Bone Strength
by Mariana Shedden, MS, and Len Kravitz, PhD
Research Update: What role does exercise play in bone health over a person's lifespan?
What's New: Want to Shed Pounds? Join a Group
What's New: Added Weight Is Breast Cancer Risk