20 episodes

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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    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

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.

    Training Happy for Positive Behavioral Change

    Training Happy for Positive Behavioral Change

    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 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.
    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

    • 34 min
    Training Techniques for High-Performance Masters Athletes

    Training Techniques for High-Performance Masters Athletes

    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 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

    • 36 min
    Seeking Relief From Digital Distraction, You Can’t Outrun a Bad Diet, and MSG vs. Salt

    Seeking Relief From Digital Distraction, You Can’t Outrun a Bad Diet, and MSG vs. Salt

    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 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

    • 23 min
    Your Gut Microbiome and Its Connection to Sleep

    Your Gut Microbiome and Its Connection to Sleep

    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 available for purchase in the IDEA store. The 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

    • 30 min
    Understanding Food Allergy, Intolerance and Sensitivity

    Understanding Food Allergy, Intolerance and Sensitivity

    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 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.
    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

    • 32 min
    How COVID-19 Has Changed Eating Habits

    How COVID-19 Has Changed Eating Habits

    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 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.
    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

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

ABF680 ,

Love the format!

What a great format. I can listen and earn CECs on my commute. So cool! Thanks IDEA

Soze7734 ,

Earning CECs on my Drive home

What an amazing way to earn CECs. Incredible content. I can’t believe this has not existed until now. IDEA is always on the forefront of new products.

linky99 ,

Great Way to Get My CECs!

I love how I can listen to these IDEA Fitness Journal articles and then take the test and earn my continuing education credits. I’ve been listening to them on my way to work and then taking the quiz when I get home. CECs obtained! I love how now with my new IDEA membership, they are free too. Love IDEA!

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