IDEA Listen & Learn CEC Podcast: Recent Episodes

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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, learn and earn credits toward your certification renewal. Research has shown that physical activity increases comprehension, so whether you’re out for a run, working out or just doing the dishes, now you can cement your learning through this convenient audible CEC option.

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/january-2020-i-idea-fitness-journal-i-quiz-2?couponcode=NDIFJ19&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e15_2022_june&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e15_2022_june&utm_content=Listen-Learn (quiz )which is available for https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/january-2020-i-idea-fitness-journal-i-quiz-2?couponcode=NDIFJ19&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e15_2022_june&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e15_2022_june&utm_content=Listen-Learn (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 and NFPT. Are happiness exercises part of your training program design? Does that question seem odd? Leading researchers suggest that activities which increase happiness may also boost participation in physical activity and improve overall health. This presents an opportunity for fitness professionals. By integrating positivity practices into training sessions, fit pros can enhance client happiness, improve retention and attract new clients who want to join in the joy. Written by Shirley Archer-Eichenberger, JD, MA, this article explores the latest research between happiness and exercise, provides a foundation in the concept of emotional well-being and provides suggestions on how to create positivity in your training studio. Read by Judy Minich – Production Editor – IDEA

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/november-december-2019-i-idea-fitness-journal-i-quiz-3?couponcode=NDIFJ19&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e14_2022_may&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e14_2022_may&utm_content=Listen-Learn (quiz) which is https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/november-december-2019-i-idea-fitness-journal-i-quiz-3?couponcode=NDIFJ19&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e14_2022_may&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e14_2022_may&utm_content=Listen-Learn (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 and NFPT. Scientific interest in high-performance aging has only just begun.  While there is a large body of research into the mechanisms of aging, this field has yet to examine highly trained adult athletes.  With more than 100 million individuals in the U.S. over the age of 50, the pool of potential athletes and clients interested in high-performance fitness is vast. Written by Charlie Hoolihan, this article discusses science-based protocols that fitness professionals can utilize when training masters athletes over 50.  Read by Judy Minich – Managing Editor – IDEA

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/may-2020-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-3?couponcode=%20MJIFJ20&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e13_2022_may&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e13_2022_may&utm_content=Listen- (quiz) which is https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/may-2020-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-3?couponcode=%20MJIFJ20&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e13_2022_may&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e13_2022_may&utm_content=Listen- (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 and NFPT. Research confirms that exercise can be an effective antidote, both physically and mentally, for people with smartphone addiction. As fitness professionals, we face the challenge of competing for our clients’ attention. Some clients are unable or unwilling to disconnect. Written by Shirley Archer-Eichenberger, JD, MA, this article will provide tips for you and your clients to use exercise, mindfulness, time in nature and digital breaks as a way to restore balance. In addition, you will hear 5 short articles by James Beard Award–winning food journalist, dietitian and author, Matthew Kadey, MS, RD, including Sleep Tight on a Healthy Diet, Use Less Salt, Keep the Flavor, and The New Label Lingo? Read by Judy Minich – Production Editor – IDEA

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/march-2020-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-2?couponcode=MAIFJ20&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e12_2022_april&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e12_2022_april&utm_content=Listen-Learn (available for purchase in the IDEA store). The https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/march-2020-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-2?couponcode=MAIFJ20&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e12_2022_april&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e12_2022_april&utm_content=Listen-Learn (quiz) comes with the written version of the CEC article on this podcast, so you also can read it 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 and NFPT. Discover the intricate web that ties together food and drink, the gut, and the health benefits of sleep. The gut microbiome is home to thousands of bacteria. It affects appetite, metabolism, weight management, and whether or not a sound sleep arrives at night. To understand how nutrition, the gut and sleep interact, we need to take a closer look at the purpose and physiology of sleep.  This article was written by Teri Mosey, PhD Read by Judy Minich – Production Editor – IDEA

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/november-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-4?couponcode=NDFJ21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e11_2022_april&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e11_2022_april&utm_content=Listen-Learn (available for purchase in the IDEA store). The https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/november-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-4?couponcode=NDFJ21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e11_2022_april&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e11_2022_april&utm_content=Listen-Learn (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 and NFPT. Food reactivity issues seem to be on the rise: What does this mean for you and your clients, and how can you coach people to adopt appropriate nutritional solutions? 85 million Americans are affected by food allergies and intolerances, and 32 million of them have a true food allergy (potentially life-threatening) (FARE 2021a). How do you handle all the incoming information in the realm of food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities? This article will help you gain an understanding of this topic, including what distinguishes food allergies from intolerances and sensitivities, how these issues can impact health and fitness, and when it’s appropriate to seek nutritional or medical guidance. This article was written by Laura Quaglio, Laura Gibofsky, MS, RD, CDN, Janice Vickerstaff Joneja, PhD and Diana Munoz-Mendoza, MD Read by Judy Minich – Production Editor – IDEA

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/november-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-3?couponcode=NDFJ21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e10_2022_march&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e10_2022_march&utm_content=Listen-Learn (available for purchase in the IDEA store). The https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/november-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-3?couponcode=NDFJ21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e10_2022_march&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e10_2022_march&utm_content=Listen-Learn (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 and NFPT. If we could use one word to sum up our approach to eating habits once the pandemic was underway, it might be “improvisation.” Though uncertainty remains, we can now begin to reclaim greater control of our nutrition, and the key to doing so is not improvisation but mindfulness and careful planning. Please enjoy this examination of how eating habits have changed, what we can expect moving forward, and how we can support our clients and ourselves in health. This article was written by IDEA's colleague, Sanna Delmonico, MS, RDN, CHE, an associate professor at The Culinary Institute of America where she teaches food safety and nutrition. She previously led programming for The CIA Healthy Kids Collaborative and The CIA-Harvard Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives Continuing Medical Education Conference.  Read by Judy Minich – Production Editor – IDEA

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/july-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-2?couponcode=JAIFJ21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e9_2022_february&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e9_2022_february&utm_content=Listen-Learn (available for purchase in the IDEA store). The https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/july-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-2?couponcode=JAIFJ21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e9_2022_february&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e9_2022_february&utm_content=Listen-Learn (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 and NFPT. A global mental health crisis looms. How can fit pros adapt their offerings to provide a needed boost? People are hurting right now, in more ways than one. The pandemic engendered intense bereavement, economic insecurity, fear of illness and death, social isolation, forced work-from-home, home schooling, heightened domestic conflict, and disruption of daily routines. As the world puts one tentative foot in front of another, it is critical that we address mental and emotional health and wellness. This article, written by our award-winning colleague Shirley Archer-Eichenberger, addresses how fit pros can help their clients improve mood and alleviate depression and anxiety through exercise. Read by Judy Minich – Production Editor – IDEA

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/september-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?couponcode=SOFJ21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e8_2022_january&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e8_2022_january&utm_content=Listen-Learn (quiz) which is https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/september-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?couponcode=SOFJ21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e8_2022_january&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e8_2022_january&utm_content=Listen-Learn (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 and NFPT. It contains 22 short articles—9 from our Headlines news section and 13 from our Food for Thought news section, as published in the September 2021 edition of 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. CEC articles included:

Fitness and Health Motivation on the Rise

HIIT Benefits Health

Using Foam Rolling for Range of Motion

Exercise and Mental Health During the Pandemic

Best Time to Exercise for Metabolic Health

Nitrates in Vegetables Help Build Muscle

Unhealthy Eating Habits From the Pandemic

Eating Fast Linked to Higher BMI

Sugar in Baby Formula Causes Weight Gain

Salt Sensitivity and High Blood Pressure

If you’d like to answer the question of the month, please email your feedback swebster@ideafit.com. Read by Judy Minich - Production Editor - IDEA

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/april-2021-idea-fitness-journal-sprint-quiz?couponcode=APRILSPRINT21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e7_2021_december&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e7_2021_december&utm_content=Listen-Learn (quiz) which is https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/april-2021-idea-fitness-journal-sprint-quiz?couponcode=APRILSPRINT21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e7_2021_december&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e7_2021_december&utm_content=Listen-Learn (available for purchase in the IDEA store). Use coupon code APRILSPRINT21 to save 20%. 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 April 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:

Does Time of Day Affect Training?

Poor Fitness Levels Linked With Depression and Anxiety

Optimizing Women’s Strength Training

Does Exercise Suppress the Immune System?

Plyometric Jump Training and Volleyball

Kids and Sugar Sweetness

Are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Tough Enough?

Nutrition and Oral Health

Evolutionary History Informs Eating

Caffeine and Pregnancy Outcomes

Read by Christopher Holtwick – Senior Digital Designer

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/june-2021-idea-fitness-journal-sprint-quiz?couponcode=JUNESPRINT21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e6_2021_december&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e6_2021_december&utm_content=Listen-Learn (quiz) which is https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/june-2021-idea-fitness-journal-sprint-quiz?couponcode=JUNESPRINT21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e6_2021_december&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e6_2021_december&utm_content=Listen-Learn (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

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/february-2021-idea-fitness-journal-sprint-quiz?couponcode=FEBSPRINT21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e5_2021_november&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e5_2021_november&utm_content=Listen-Learn (quiz) which is https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/february-2021-idea-fitness-journal-sprint-quiz?couponcode=FEBSPRINT21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e5_2021_november&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e5_2021_november&utm_content=Listen-Learn (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

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/january-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?couponcode=JANIFJ21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e4_2021_november&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e4_2021_november&utm_content=Listen-Learn (quiz) which is https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/january-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?couponcode=JANIFJ21&sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e4_2021_november&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn-s2-e4_2021_november&utm_content=Listen-Learn (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 https://www.ideafit.com/ideafit-plus/?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_L-L9_campaign=pod_L-L9_2021_november&utm_content=hair-samples-reveal-american-diet (IDEAfit+ Membership): Enjoy unlimited CECs, IDEA Fitness Journal, business tools, resources and much more!

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/july-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn8_2021_october&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn8_2021_october&utm_content=Listen-Learn (quiz) which is https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/july-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn8_2021_october&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn8_2021_october&utm_content=Listen-Learn (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

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/may-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn7_2021_october&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn7_2021_october&utm_content=Listen-Learn (quiz) which is https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/may-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn7_2021_october&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn7_2021_october&utm_content=Listen-Learn (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 swebster@ideafit.com. Read by Joy Keller - Executive Editor, IDEA Publications

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/march-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn6_2021_september&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn6_2021_september&utm_content=Listen-Learn (quiz) which is https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/march-2021-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?sourcecode=podcast_link&trackingcode=pod_Listen-Learn6_2021_september&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pod_Listen-Learn6_2021_september&utm_content=Listen-Learn (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

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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 ishttps://pro.ideafit.com/pro/july-2020-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-2?couponcode=JAIFJ2020&sourcecode=eplink&trackingcode=edprod&utm_source=all&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=ListenLearn5&utm_content=ListenLearn5 ( available for purchase in the IDEA store). The https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/july-2020-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-2?couponcode=JAIFJ2020&sourcecode=eplink&trackingcode=edprod&utm_source=all&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=ListenLearn5&utm_content=ListenLearn5 (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

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/july-2020-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?couponcode=JAIFJ20&sourcecode=eplink (available for purchase in the IDEA store). The https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/july-2020-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?couponcode=JAIFJ20&sourcecode=eplink (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: https://www.ideafit.com/nutrition/recipe-for-health-flax-berry-overnight-oats/ (Flax Berry Overnight Oats) If you’d like to answer either question of the month, please email your feedback for Headlines to jkeller@ideafit.com; and for Food for Thought to swebster@ideafit.com. Read by Nicole Krum, IDEA Inspired Service Representative

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/june-2020-idea-fitness-journal-sprint-quiz?couponcode=SPRINTJUNE20&sourcecode=eplink&trackingcode=edprod&utm_source=all&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=LL-3&utm_content=ShowNotes (available for purchase in the IDEA store). The https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/june-2020-idea-fitness-journal-sprint-quiz?couponcode=SPRINTJUNE20&sourcecode=eplink&trackingcode=edprod&utm_source=all&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=LL-3&utm_content=ShowNotes (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: https://www.ideafit.com/nutrition/recipe-for-health-tofu-steaks-with-nut-sauce/%20%20 (Tofu Steaks With Nut Sauce) If you’d like to answer either question of the month, please email your feedback for Headlines to jkeller@ideafit.com; and for Food for Thought to swebster@ideafit.com. Read by Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications

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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 https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/april-2020-idea-fitness-journal-sprint-quiz?couponcode=SPRINTAPR20&sourcecode=eplink&trackingcode=edprod&utm_source=all&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=LL-2&utm_content=ShowNotes (available for purchase in the IDEA store). The https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/april-2020-idea-fitness-journal-sprint-quiz?couponcode=SPRINTAPR20&sourcecode=eplink&trackingcode=edprod&utm_source=all&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=LL-2&utm_content=ShowNotes (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

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Welcome to the initial 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 which is https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpro.ideafit.com%2Fpro%2Ffebruary-2020-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1%3Fcouponcode%3DSPRINTFEB20%26sourcecode%3Deplink%26trackingcode%3Dedprod%26utm_source%3Dall%26utm_medium%3DPodcast%26utm_campaign%3DLL-1%26utm_content%3DShowNotes&data=02%7C01%7CJLeeds%40ideafit.com%7C6edb953cf49743c74ff508d818907085%7C8e799f8afc0b4171a6cfb7070a2ae405%7C0%7C0%7C637286355935261485&sdata=NT1pDhy3tYKlHzEJgqVP2Mg7WSGeT64k0jUR5FziSRA%3D&reserved=0 (available for purchase in the IDEA store). The https://pro.ideafit.com/pro/february-2020-idea-fitness-journal-quiz-1?couponcode=SPRINTFEB20&sourcecode=eplink&trackingcode=edprod&utm_source=all&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=LL-1&utm_content=ShowNotes (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 20 short 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. CEC articles included:

Best Focal Strategy for Weightlifting

Health and Wellness Coaching Approved as Healthcare Service

Midlife Gait Speed Linked with Lifelong Aging

Active Pregnant Moms Boost Babies’ Fitness

Dogs Help People Get Active

Americans Are Still Eating a Lousy Diet

You Should Be Chicken to Wash Chicken

Recipe for Health: Orange-Glazed Butternut Squash with Herbed Pecans

You Can Get Ripped on Plants

Fruits and Veggies Silence Fat Genes

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