Testimonials

The presenters at last year’s IDEA World Fitness Convention™ were fantastic. I received a wealth of information that I was able to transition to my clients and to my students in class. I loved the variety of classes offered and I can't wait until next year’s convention! Thank you so much for a lovely experience.

Thank you so much for motivating and enlightening me. The conference was a truly enjoyable, educational and memorable experience for me. IDEA has inspired me so that I in turn can inspire others to fitness. Thank you to all who made this wonderful conference a truly positive and fun-filled experience for me.

I must say, the 2007 World opening ceremony was the BEST I have attended! What an inspiration! I have been to many IDEA conventions and this was the BEST yet. THANK YOU for your professionalism! I am more motivated than ever and ready to make a difference in my community.

I truly enjoyed the IDEA World Fitness Convention. I learned many things and have already implemented them as a trainer, instructor and program director. Keep up the excellent work!

IDEA events like the World Fitness Convention keep me on track as a professional and reignite my excitement about being a leader in fitness.

Every time I attend the IDEA World Fitness Convention, I enjoy it very much and leave with new tools and ideas to stay motivated. Thank you IDEA!

This was my first IDEA World Fitness Convention and it was AWESOME! I loved every moment of it and learned a lot of new things. It’s always a good feeling to walk away and know that you have learned something valuable. The presenters were fantastic!

I was very pleased with the IDEA World Fitness Convention. I was able to incorporate the techniques I learned from the sports performance workshop immediately, which kept my clients very interested and motivated.

The World Fitness Convention was a great experience. Thank you IDEA for providing such a valuable preconference workshop for managers and owners...it has been very helpful to me.

As a first time World Fitness Convention attendee, I had a GREAT time and really enjoyed myself. At the end of each day, I was motivated, excited and I felt awesome about what I learned, the presenters I met, and the new friends I had made. I couldn't have had a better experience!

Thank you IDEA for a terrific convention. The information I received at the World Fitness Convention exceeded my expectations. I also thought the international reception was awesome.

The convention was really amazing. I had a great time and it’s been really motivating.

Comment refers to Adventure Experience: Biking La Jolla
I really enjoyed the bike ride. I went hoping that it would be enjoyable and not too challenging as I am still a novice at cycling. I loved that it was a chance to see the San Diego area and learn a little bit about its geography and history. For me it was a pleasure to feel successful about the ride and to just get outside and experience the beauty of the day. I know that most of the people I talked to [in the session] felt the same with the exception of one person who wanted more of a “workout.” From my perspective, it wasn’t about the distance or time, it was about being in the moment of what was a really great experience. I appreciate that it was well-organized by IDEA and that the kids who took us did a really great job of keeping it fun. Based on my participation, I would be willing to try something like that again!

I am honored to have been extended the opportunity to share my laughter, tears, hopes and fears with respected colleagues at the 2007 IDEA World Fitness Convention and I look forward to sharing with them in the future. Thanks to those who have been a part of my journey to date!

I look forward to going (to the IDEA World Fitness Convention) every time as it is a chance to renew my commitment to fitness and be inspired by all the others who attend and all those who are presenters.

I am continually impressed by the vision that Kathie and Peter Davis have shown every year since they established IDEA. Their conventions are an excellent opportunity to celebrate all that we do to encourage people to be fit and healthy. Aren’t we lucky to be in an industry that is truly vital to a healthy lifestyle?

I often find it difficult to take all the sessions I want as there seems to be so much to discover and learn. I started teaching fitness classes over 25 years ago - IDEA and their conventions keep me on track as a professional and reignite my excitement about being a leader in fitness.

Comment refers to the Adventure Experience session: Biking La Jolla
I loved every second! It could not have been more perfect. From my perspective, it wasn’t about the distance or the time, it was about being in the moment of what was a really great experience.

Wow, what a fabulous conference! The keynote presentations at World were inspirational and the sessions I attended have re-energized me. I want to thank IDEA for keeping us fitness professionals inspired to Inspire the World to Fitness®.

I want to thank IDEA for all it has done for the world of fitness and for your tireless dedication to us presenters as well as the entire fitness community. Every year, the immensity of the World Fitness Convention™ is astounding and the organization of the IDEA team is flawless. Many, many thanks!

I am so thankful for the inspiration IDEA has given me since I first attended the World Fitness Convention™ in 1986. Every year I get so excited before the event and I have so much fun when I am there! Keep inspiring! See you next year!

The recent World Fitness Convention™ in Las Vegas was beyond description—it was amazing, fun, educational, inspirational and very friendly. The keynote speakers, award winners, presenters and Expo participants were all excellent—all such experts and yet so personable. I just can’t stop smiling and appreciating the wonderful experience. I learned so much, thank you IDEA!

Thank you for having me be a part of your wonderful event again this year. As is always the case, you created an entire experience that is just too difficult to describe in words. I am amazed that you have done this for over a quarter century, and it gets better and better each year. I am so proud to be included in what you do with IDEA.

Among many excellent conventions these days, what separates IDEA World Fitness Convention™ from other events is its history. IDEA World is summer camp, summer school, summer vacation, class reunion, research symposium, industry/educational update, skill development training, fitness programming exploratorium, boot camp, outward-bound adventure, inner growth experience and bodywork enlightenment all rolled up into one busy package that revives and renews the passion and enriches the spirit.

Thank you for inviting me to present at the IDEA World Fitness Convention™. Not only has IDEA been a source for my continued education, I would also like to thank you for creating an organization where we can all get together. It is like one large IDEA family reunion! I also would like to thank you again for providing a stage for fitness professionals to be recognized by their peers through the IDEA awards. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be selected a s a recipient last year and am honored to be in such great company.

Each year I think to myself, “how can there by anything new?” And each year, and I have been there from the first event, I am pleasantly surprised by new knowledge, research, products, new and instructors.

IDEA is definitely an ICON that brings together a group of people who are all there for the same reason, to make this world a healthier, happier place.

WOW! Thank you, thank you, thank you…for providing us with the tools and resources through your conferences and publications to help us Inspire the World to Fitness®. We always return from an IDEA conference feeling refreshed, excited, enthused and ready to make a difference in our clients’ lives.

Your success is because of who you all are and what you represent. Congratulations on over 25 years of unbelievable excellence. Keep doing what you’re doing—the world needs us and we need you!

The IDEA Fitness Fusion Conference was great. I was so pleased with the wonderful selection of class sessions and presenters.

I think that this year’s IDEA Fitness Fusion Conference was one of the best. I came away with many good ideas. All the presenters were very good.

Thank you for organizing this event (IDEA Fitness Fusion) every year!!! It is always exciting to come, learn and to feel the energy build. Thank you!

This was my first Fitness Fusion conference, and it was a totally amazing event and experience for me! I learned so much, and I was able to not be the instructor for once—I was able to be a student again, and learn! And soak up information like a sponge! I had fun!!

IDEA does a terrific job of convening a wide variety of experts, and the quality of the presenters is top-notch. Thank you for all the work you put in, and please continue to inspire us to inspire the world to fitness! You rock!

Awesome experience! I was very pleased with the entire IDEA Fitness Fusion Conference. Truly a “bargain price” for the amount of high quality information I went home with. Thank you IDEA!

What I enjoyed most about the IDEA Fitness Fusion Conference was its location and its smaller size. Chicago is the BEST city! The smaller student-to-presenter ratio is fantastic and is much more conducive to learning. I’ll be back for sure!

The IDEA Fitness Fusion Conference was great. I was so pleased with the selection of class sessions and the presenters were wonderful.

This was my first IDEA conference. All the instructors from our club attended together and it was a great experience! I came back to work re-energized and re-focused on how to motivate people to live healthier lives.

I’m very new to the fitness industry and I enjoyed learning new techniques at IDEA Fitness Fusion. I loved the presenters and the other members that attended! I was very happy! Everyone made me feel so comfortable!

I always enjoy IDEA’s conferences and feel inspired to take the information I learn and apply it in my practice.

This was my first time attending an IDEA conference and I was impressed with the organization, the atmosphere and the venue. Thank you.

IDEA publications have evolved so much throughout the years. The length and usability of the articles are without peer in the industry. All of us in this field are so fortunate to have IDEA continue its leadership position in the industry. Thanks for your continued pursuit of excellence.

I had a wonderful experience at IDEA Fitness Fusion and was very pleased with the presenters. I learned a lot and have already used some of the material in my group fitness classes.

For over 25 years, IDEA has offered millions of health and fitness enthusiasts and professionals cutting-edge and diverse information, creating a valuable network of learning and experiencing! Congratulations and salute to a job well done! As I celebrate 30 years in our industry, I am grateful for the many exciting and challenging opportunities IDEA provides. THANK YOU for your IDEA!

I've never been to a "big" event like IDEA Fitness Fusion. It was worth every penny. What I learned was so important, it made me feel empowered to help others and also to help myself earn more of a niche in the market. I thank IDEA for giving us the ability to see all of the wonderful presenters in one easy location.

What a wonderful conference. I had such a fabulous time; the attendees were so great: energetic, receptive, inquisitive. Such a fresh feeling this year!!! I absolutely loved the workshops I was able to present; thank you for allowing me the platform to educate on such important topics.

Fusion was a powerful event for me—and my first IDEA event. I really enjoyed the hands-on approach of the classes. Great event overall!

I think that this year's event was one of the best. I came away with many good ideas, and all of the presenters were very good.

I want to thank you for the IDEA Personal Trainer Institute - it was a fantastic convention. I really enjoyed the presentations, the delegates and the intimacy of the event. From a presenter's perspective, it was great to be able to network and develop relationships over the three days in a more intimate setting.

I am thrilled to be a member of IDEA, and I find the conventions very helpful in renewing my focus and keeping me up-to-date on what is new and exciting in the fitness industry.

Thanks to IDEA’s Webmaster, the new session selection process was absolutely an incredible and efficient use of my time!

The Personal Trainer Institute was one of the best conferences ever! The provided meals were a great addition as we easily could take care of that need and focus more on networking. We also enjoyed the intimate setting and longer, in-depth presentations. As owners of a personal training business for 14 years, this conference will help us take our business to the next level. Thanks so much!

A sincere thank you for hosting such a successful and inspiring event. It was an amazing learning experience and reminded me of how great it is to be a part of the fitness industry! Me and my colleagues returned home with fresh ideas and a stronger, more cohesive team. Hats off to IDEA!

I sincerely appreciate your organization and the quality of your work, the level of education and the dedication you have to the fitness industry.

I am so grateful that there is a supportive group like IDEA Health & Fitness Association to further my career needs. I can’t thank you enough.

I wish to extend my appreciation for all the effort and time it must have taken to put on such a professional, informative and motivational convention. The combination of sessions offered was outstanding. My belief is that if you are in the fitness industry, there is no chance you could not be inspired, motivated and further educated by IDEA events.

I was very impressed with the IDEA Personal Trainer Institute and had a great time. I learned so much and generated so many ideas from the event. Thank you IDEA and congratulations on a job well done!

IDEA Personal Trainer Institute was the best conference I have ever had the opportunity to attend. I loved the long, more in-depth sessions. I walked away with a lot of new and important information. Thanks for providing such a high-quality event!

I thoroughly enjoyed IDEA Personal Trainer Institute. The longer and more intimate sessions were terrific. Thank you for putting on such a first-rate conference with cutting-edge instructors. Nothing short of fantastic!

I returned from my first IDEA event energized and with a whole new world ahead of me. I had fun participating in a conference with such a high level of presenters. Thank you!

I loved the Personal Trainer Institute! I am so proud to be in the same industry as these fine people who share the same passion for fitness. Thank you!

This is my second time attending an IDEA conference, and I absolutely loved the IDEA Personal Trainer Institute. The smaller classes and longer sessions were awesome! Having the opportunity to network with presenters and fellow trainers was a huge benefit.

I am so happy I attended the Personal Trainer Institute. I really enjoyed the fact that it was geared specifically toward personal trainers and that there was the opportunity to talk with so many like-minded people. The presenters were great and their sessions provided me with a new perspective on ways to improve what I do.

The IDEA Personal Trainer Institute was an incredible convention that I didn’t want to end! The presenters’ materials were current and pertinent to my needs. I only wish I could have experienced each and every lecture!

IDEA continues to be a terrific source for education and motivation for me to "Inspire the World to Fitness" one person at a time. Thank you for taking the lead!

Thank you for the opportunity to present at Inner IDEA. This year’s conference was truly a life-changing experience. The embrace and the total acceptance of the group was healing for me.

I want to thank IDEA for envisioning and manifesting Inner IDEA. It is simply one of the best events I've ever had the pleasure of presenting for. IDEA’s experience in organizing conferences really shows. The hosted meals and the small size of the event contribute to an atmosphere of intimacy and camaraderie. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, both as a presenter and as a participant.

As I step back and review the week I had attending Inner IDEA, I am still amazed at what I discovered, not only around me, but within myself.

As a business owner and national speaker, I was very impressed with the way Inner IDEA was executed. I felt such a powerful energy there. The presenters and topics were great. The location and ambiance matched what we as attendees were searching for...education, with mindfulness.

I am so grateful for the opportunity you gave me to attend Inner IDEA. I have learned so much and will practice it daily and share it with all those I come in contact with. Thank you for making me a better person.

I am so impressed with the organization, mindfulness and positive atmosphere surrounding the Inner IDEA conference. I feel honored to be a part of the program. It is rare that an educational conference can have so much integrity, quality and variety yet still feel so intimate and personal. I am grateful!

The sessions I attended at Inner IDEA had a huge impact on me. They taught me new skills, they shifted my perspective and I experienced some powerful breakthroughs. I also really enjoyed the facility, how organized the event was, the food, and the vibe of the awesome Inner IDEA team.

From the first moment to the last, Inner IDEA® was truly transformative. As a first-time presenter, this conference was not only a dream come true, but also an incredibly positive learning experience. Inner IDEA was definitely a highlight of 2007 for me.

Thank you for such a lovely weekend. I enjoyed myself, learned a lot and grew both professionally and personally. I couldn’t have asked for a better time than the one I had, and I wanted to share something I thought others might find interesting. I noticed there were a lot of crickets around. In my room, in my fireplace—they sang me to sleep each night. I came home and looked up crickets in my Animal Speak book by Ted Andrews and just had to share the following with you. I hope you find it as fascinating as I did.

In China, grasshoppers and crickets were symbols of good cheer, good luck, abundance and virtue … there is about to be a new leap forward … life only becomes difficult when [you] refuse to move. Remember a grasshopper [cricket] always leaps up or forward. It doesn’t leap backward.

Have a very happy year taking forward leaps and listening to the Inner IDEA voice—yours! See you next year.

I want to thank IDEA for taking a chance and creating Inner IDEA®. I greatly appreciate this new forum that allows professionals to explore wellness in a truly holistic fashion. You have created an environment that fosters a healthy way of being for movement professionals, and ultimately, for their clients.

As I have only recently dipped my big toe in the warm and inviting waters of all things Inner IDEA, I have to say, I am mesmerized by not only the opportunity to explore at my own pace the edge of my personal, spiritual, emotional and physical boundaries without judgment, but rather encouragement by these long time professionals, I am excited to be there for others as they also dip their toes and we can see where our ripples cross. For me, it is much more rewarding than to jump in and hope I don’t splash anyone, and miss the ripples altogether…I offer you and those who surround you, my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to grow from this conference.

I have been to both Inner IDEA conferences and they have been the best conferences I have ever attended. The location and facilities were great, the smaller number of participants per session was a real bonus, and every session I attended was of immense value. Excellent job by the organizers. I am already enrolled for next year!

I love Inner IDEA!! My confidence soars after attending the conference and just reading the monthly articles online! You guys are great! I thank you!

I love the Inner IDEA conference! I hold 2 masters degrees: Sport Science, Fitness & Health, and Holistic Studies. This conference is the perfect blend of my two worlds!!! I can’t wait for next year!

I had an awesome time at the Inner IDEA conference and I am looking forward to attending again next year. It was a beautiful location and very relaxing. I didn’t want to go home!

I am so proud to be a part of such a wonderful organization that I feel has brought so much to my professional career. I will always continue to do my best to inspire the world to fitness. Thank you IDEA.

The IDEA publications have come so far in both content, look and feel. The format is truly classy, and the length and usability of the articles are without peer in the industry. All of us in the field are so fortunate to have you continue your leadership position in the industry. Thanks for your continued pursuit of excellence.

For 25 years IDEA has offered millions of health and fitness enthusiasts and professionals cutting-edge and diverse information, creating a valuable network of learning and experiencing!

Congratulations and salute to a job well done! As I celebrate 30 years in our industry, I am grateful for the many exciting and challenging opportunities IDEA provides. THANK YOU for your IDEA!

I have a passion for health and fitness that is shared with the many attendees of your IDEA conferences. At these conferences, you can see a wonderful intensity in the eyes of each and every professional, whether they are a presenter, vendor or participant. I believe IDEA’s commitment to fitness professionals has provided a profound change in not only my career, but also in my health and in the health of my clients.

I am so thrilled and honored to have received the 2004 Personal Trainer of the Year Award. I want to thank you for creating such a wonderful organization that serves the fitness field as well as the public, for putting on such a great conference, and for the opportunity to serve IDEA in any capacity that is needed. I feel fortunate to be part of your team.

I’ve been in the fitness industry a long time, and an IDEA mind-body member for just one year, and I have to say that I’m very impressed with the quality, depth and breadth of the educational products you offer! I wish I had become a member sooner. Thank you so much for all the great work on the publications, communications and conference programs!

I've found no other centralized fitness resource than IDEA: from the all-encompassing IDEA Fitness Journal to an extensive website to IDEA’s supplemental educational materials, the IDEA Mind-Body Membership for me is synonymous with putting my finger on the pulse of worldwide fitness, both looking at today's advancements and anticipating tomorrow's trends.

As a studio owner I know how valuable resources can be. IDEA has continuously provided me with the tools needed to take my business to the next level.

IDEA is the world's premier fitness association. Not only do they provide timely information through their publications, newsletters and events, they also offer fitness professionals benefits that are invaluable. I am proud to have been an IDEA Member for almost two decades, and I can't imagine working in this industry without my membership!

If you are serious about your career as a fitness professional, you must join IDEA. IDEA is the one stop shop for excellent education and benefits that fitness professionals need to continuously grow as well as service their clients.

IDEA has been an invaluable resource for my career as a fitness professional. The benefits are superior to other products and have helped me stay on the cutting edge.

IDEA is a must have for fitness professionals. IDEA continuously puts out cutting edge and timely information that helps me support my team and my team support our members. Knowledge is power – IDEA helps us all be empowered.

The Fitness and Wellness Insurance Program has provided us with excellent insurance coverage for over 12 years. As we have expanded our operations, they have met all our insurance needs.