IDEAfit Pro Show

IDEA Health and Fitness Association
IDEAfit Pro Show

Welcome to the IDEAfit Pro Show. This podcast is a perfect choice for fitness professionals who want to grow their skills and for anyone considering a career in the fitness industry. Listeners get a front-row seat to weekly interviews with industry thought leaders, influencers and disruptors. The mastermind format gives generous, consistent insight on smart career moves, business strategies, program design, exercise science, nutrition and inspiration--from pros who have already done it. This lively and inspirational audio-video talk show focuses on content presented in IDEA’s award-winning Fitness Journal as well as throughout IDEA’s rich lineup of continuing education and events.Hosted by IDEA’s editor in chief Sandy Todd Webster.

  1. IDEAfit Pro Show LIVE #2: Mentorship & Fitness Industry Updates

    DEC 9

    IDEAfit Pro Show LIVE #2: Mentorship & Fitness Industry Updates

    Co-hosts Amy Boone Thompson and Madeleine McCormick hosted the IDEAfit Pro Show LIVE #2! The full livestream is available on Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook and features IDEA's Mentorship Program Administrators Debbie Bellenger and Dr. Erin Nitschke, IDEA's VP of Operations Phil Malavenda, and IDEA's Director of Events Matt Taylor, who revealed the dates and location for 2025 IDEA® World. The livestream shared how IDEA's Mentorship Program supported fitness professional growth and development. It also provided an inside look at the future of fitness education from IDEA's VP. Attendees were encouraged to mark their calendars for upcoming IDEA fitness professional events, including the 2024 IDEA Personal Trainer Institute Virtual, 2025 IDEA® & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit, and 2025 IDEA® World Health & Fitness Convention. The winner of a FREE full registration to 2025 IDEA® World was also announced during the event! Connect with IDEA® Health & Fitness Association FB: @ideafitIG: @ideafitLI: @ideafitX/TW: @ideafit   Threads: @ideafitYouTube: @ideafitTikTok: @ideafit IDEA upcoming events: IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness SummitIDEA World Enjoying our content? Become an IDEAfit Plus member and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. We have membership options to meet your needs. Visit IDEAfit for more information. Benefits included (varies by plan): Unlimited CECsDiscounted health and liability insuranceDigital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trendsUngated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial teamAccess to deals and discounts from IDEA’s trusted partners.Client Newsletter- Hand-curated email delivered monthly to your imported client listDiscounted IDEA eventsFitPost - Hand-curated content delivered seamlessly to your social channelsProgram Builder - Build and deliver custom workouts for clients50% OFF Music Licensing with Vibes IDEAfit Inspired Service: 800-999-4332 IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Madeleine McCormick, Digital Marketing Manager, ideafit.com; executive produced by Allyssa Ertz;

    59 min
  2. IDEAfit Pro Show LIVE: New Era, New Insights, New Opportunities

    DEC 9

    IDEAfit Pro Show LIVE: New Era, New Insights, New Opportunities

    Join IDEA CEO/Owner Amy Boone Thompson and the team for the IDEAfit Pro Show LIVE – back and better than ever! The full livestream is available on Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook, featuring fitness industry leaders and exclusive insights from our partners: CoverMe Fitness, VAULT Strategies, and Lockton Professional Liability Insurance. We announced fresh career resources and opportunities, plus details on how to become a member of IDEA's global fitness community. We also revealed the winners of FOUR $25 Amazon gift cards and exclusive new member discounts. Don’t miss this incredible event to kick off the NEW and improved IDEAfit Pro Show! Connect with IDEA® Health & Fitness Association FB: @ideafitIG: @ideafitLI: @ideafitX/TW: @ideafit   Threads: @ideafitYouTube: @ideafitTikTok: @ideafit IDEA upcoming events: IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness SummitIDEA World Enjoying our content? Become an IDEAfit Plus member and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. We have membership options to meet your needs. Visit IDEAfit for more information. Benefits included (varies by plan): Unlimited CECsDiscounted health and liability insuranceDigital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trendsUngated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial teamAccess to deals and discounts from IDEA’s trusted partners.Client Newsletter- Hand-curated email delivered monthly to your imported client listDiscounted IDEA eventsFitPost - Hand-curated content delivered seamlessly to your social channelsProgram Builder - Build and deliver custom workouts for clients50% OFF Music Licensing with Vibes IDEAfit Inspired Service: 800-999-4332 IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Madeleine McCormick, Digital Marketing Manager, a...

    1h 31m
  3. Empowering Ageless Movement: Leslee Bender's Revolutionary Approach to Fitness

    DEC 10

    Empowering Ageless Movement: Leslee Bender's Revolutionary Approach to Fitness

    Join Host Madeleine McCormick for the IDEAfit Pro Show #3! Catch the full podcast episode featuring IDEA’s Content & Education Manager, Vivian Griggs, and the Owner of Ageless Training Academy and Bender Ball, Leslee Bender. Find out how IDEA provides science-backed educational programs to cultivate educated, experienced, and empathetic coaches. Hear from Vivian Griggs about IDEA’s mentorship program and how it supports fitness professionals in their growth and development! Dive into Leslee Bender’s dynamic journey in the fitness industry, her contributions to education, and her role in shaping trainers into exceptional educators. Don’t miss her insights on IDEA’s Fall Sale and the value it offers to fitness professionals. Connect with Leslee Bender  Facebook: @Leslee Bender, Instagram: @lesleebender, @leslee.benderLinkedIn: @Leslee BenderX/Twitter: @leslee_benderYouTube: @BenderTrainingWebsite: Ageless Now Academy, Bender Ball Connect with IDEA® Health & Fitness Association FB: @ideafitIG: @ideafitLI: @ideafitX/TW: @ideafit   Threads: @ideafitYouTube: @ideafitTikTok: @ideafit IDEA upcoming events: IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness SummitIDEA World Enjoying our content? Become an IDEAfit Plus member and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. We have membership options to meet your needs. Visit IDEAfit for more information. Benefits included (varies by plan): Unlimited CECsDiscounted health and liability insuranceDigital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trendsUngated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial teamAccess to deals and discounts from IDEA’s trusted partners.Client Newsletter- Hand-curated email...

    20 min
  4. Knockout Moves in Boxing & Business Featuring Cary Williams

    03/02/2023

    Knockout Moves in Boxing & Business Featuring Cary Williams

    Today on the guest mic, we have the multi-talented Kia Williams--the 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year--hosting Cary Williams. Cary is the founder and CEO of Boxing & Barbells, which is a boxing education company offering her B&B Method certifications to trainers and licensing opportunities to gyms. She certifies trainers around the globe to teach the B&B Method.  Her entrepreneurial spark was lit 25 years ago when she founded PRIME TIME BOXING, INC. Cary, who competed in amateur boxing and is now a level 4 Olympic boxing coach, grew PRIME TIME to 4 boxing clubs in California and even began franchising in 2008. Since then, Cary has sold all of her clubs and now focuses solely on her boxing/fitness education company, B&B Method. This dynamic star has been featured across an array of broadcast media as well as print giants such as Shape, Men’s Fitness, USA Today and The New York Times.  Connect with Cary Williams   LinkedIn: @cary williams Facebook: @Cary williams Instagram: @caryleewilliams YouTube: @cary williams Website: cary-williams.com   Connect with IDEA® Health & Fitness Association   FB: ideafitIG: ideafitLI: ideafitTW/X: @ideafit    IDEA upcoming events: IDEA WorldIDEA ACSM Health & Fitness SummitPTI Virtual Enjoying our content? Become an IDEAfit Plus member and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. We have membership options to meet your needs. Visit IDEAfit for more information. Benefits included (varies by plan): Unlimited CECsDiscounted health and liability insuranceDigital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trendsUngated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial teamAccess to deals and discounts from IDEA’s trusted partners.Client NewsletterNewsletter - Hand curated email delivered monthly to your imported client listDiscounted IDEA eventsFitPost - Hand curated content delivered seamlessly to your social channelsProgram Builder - Build and deliver custom workouts for clients50% OFF Music Licensing with Vibes IDEAfit Inspired Service: 800-999-4332 IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Madeleine McCormick, Digital Marketing Manager, ideafit.com; executive produced by Allyssa Ertz; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2024 by IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All rights reserved.   IDEA Health & Fitness Association...

    40 min
  5. Living and Leading the Inspired Life

    01/12/2023

    Living and Leading the Inspired Life

    Today on the guest mic, we have the multi-talented Kia Williams, the 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, hosting Kimberly Spreen-Glick. Kimberly has been a fitness industry leader for over 30 years, presenting workshops on fitness, yoga, wellness, leadership, and personal growth at conferences around the world.   She was the group fitness director for LifeTime for over 10 years and was anmed the 2015 IDEA Program Director of the Year. In 2017, she stepped away from her corporate role and created The Inspired Life University to expand the healthy living conversation from physical fitness to holistic well-being. Kimberly’s primary focus is helping fitness professionals elevate their careers and become wellness leaders so they can live their best lives while being the difference makers they came here to be.  Connect with Kimberly Spreen-Glick   LinkedIn: @Kimberly Spreen-Glick Facebook: @Kimberly Spreen-Glick Instagram: @kimberlyspreenglick  YouTube: @Kimberly Spreen-Glick Website: Theinspiredlifeuniversity.com Facebook Group: The Difference Makers’ Tribe  Connect with IDEA® Health & Fitness Association   FB: ideafitIG: ideafitLI: ideafitTW/X: @ideafit    IDEA upcoming events: IDEA WorldIDEA ACSM Health & Fitness SummitPTI Virtual Enjoying our content? Become an IDEAfit Plus member and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. We have membership options to meet your needs. Visit IDEAfit for more information. Benefits included (varies by plan): Unlimited CECsDiscounted health and liability insuranceDigital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trendsUngated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial teamAccess to deals and discounts from IDEA’s trusted partners.Client NewsletterNewsletter - Hand curated email delivered monthly to your imported client listDiscounted IDEA eventsFitPost - Hand curated content delivered seamlessly to your social channelsProgram Builder - Build and deliver custom workouts for clients50% OFF Music Licensing with Vibes IDEAfit Inspired Service: 800-999-4332 IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Madeleine McCormick, Digital Marketing Manager, ideafit.com; executive produced by Allyssa Ertz; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2024 by IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All rights reserved.   IDEA Health & Fitness

    40 min
  6. 12/01/2022

    Sneak Peek! 2023 IDEA Personal Trainer Institute

    Today, IDEA's CEO Amy Boone Thompson and IDEA’s Event Programming Director Ryan Halvorson will be sharing news about some exciting 2023 planning we’re doing here at the mother ship in San Diego, and we’ll get an overview of our first 2023 event, IDEA Personal Trainer Institute upcoming March 9-12 in Alexandria, Virginia.     For more information about the event, please go to: www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2023-idea-personal-trainer-institute/  Connect with IDEA® Health & Fitness Association   FB: ideafitIG: ideafitLI: ideafitTW/X: @ideafit    IDEA upcoming events: IDEA WorldIDEA ACSM Health & Fitness SummitPTI Virtual Enjoying our content? Become an IDEAfit Plus member and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. We have membership options to meet your needs. Visit IDEAfit for more information. Benefits included (varies by plan): Unlimited CECsDiscounted health and liability insuranceDigital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trendsUngated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial teamAccess to deals and discounts from IDEA’s trusted partners.Client NewsletterNewsletter - Hand curated email delivered monthly to your imported client listDiscounted IDEA eventsFitPost - Hand curated content delivered seamlessly to your social channelsProgram Builder - Build and deliver custom workouts for clients50% OFF Music Licensing with Vibes IDEAfit Inspired Service: 800-999-4332 IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Madeleine McCormick, Digital Marketing Manager, ideafit.com; executive produced by Allyssa Ertz; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2024 by IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All rights reserved.   IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 42 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on a...

    29 min
  7. 11/17/2022

    The Intersection of Dance, Culture & Joy of Movement, Featuring Ashley Carter

    Guest hosting the show once again, the passionate and talented Kia Williams, the 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, interviews her long-time friend, colleague and fellow dance aficionado Ashley Carter. Hailing from the great state of Texas, Lady Carter is a dancer, dance instructor, model, coach and creator of CweensGuard Step and Dance, a dance business that specializes in step, heels and hip hop. Ashley teaches classes to both children and adults with the beginner in mind. Her welcoming and inclusive philosophy emphasizes fun and aims to build confidence in new dancers. As she says, “I am not trying to turn you into a dancer, I am trying to build your confidence to dance.” She often refers to her classes as the scrimmage. They are designed so new dancers can mess up, learn, challenge themselves and build up their self-esteem in dance to feel the joy of movement. It really boils down to having fun! Listen in to learn more about Lady Carter and CweensGuard. Connect with Ashey Carter Website: www.thecweensguard.comInstagram: @thecweensguardTwitter: @thecweensguardFacebook: @thecweensguardYoutube: @thecweensguard Connect with IDEA® Health & Fitness Association   FB: ideafitIG: ideafitLI: ideafitTW/X: @ideafit    IDEA upcoming events: IDEA WorldIDEA ACSM Health & Fitness SummitPTI Virtual Enjoying our content? Become an IDEAfit Plus member and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. We have membership options to meet your needs. Visit IDEAfit for more information. Benefits included (varies by plan): Unlimited CECsDiscounted health and liability insuranceDigital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trendsUngated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial teamAccess to deals and discounts from IDEA’s trusted partners.Client NewsletterNewsletter - Hand curated email delivered monthly to your imported client listDiscounted IDEA eventsFitPost - Hand curated content delivered seamlessly to your social channelsProgram Builder - Build and deliver custom workouts for clients50% OFF Music Licensing with Vibes IDEAfit Inspired Service: 800-999-4332 IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Madeleine McCormick, Digital Marketing Manager, ideafit.com; executive produced by Allyssa Ertz; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2024 by...

    19 min
  8. 11/03/2022

    Find Your Groove & LIVE OUT LOUD! Featuring Tanci Maree

    Today on the guest mic, we have the fabulous Kia Williams, the 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, hosting Tanci Maree, CEO and Founder of Turn Up DaFitness, a program designed to motivate people to get active and dance their way to fitness.   As Tanci describes it, the program mixes athleticism, dance, performance and—of course—fun! Tanci is the first to admit that it took her a while to find her groove after her college athletic career as a basketball player—and school—were over. But eventually, she defined a niche for herself and honed her mission, which is creating a space for women to celebrate, challenge each other and to Live Out Loud!   Listen in as Tanci describes her determination to shape a world-wide community of courageous women who want to shake up the world, turn it upside down, and show our fellow humans the difference between merely breathing and being alive! Wow! Are you ready?   Connect with Tanci Maree   Facebook: @Tanci Maree YouTube: Turn Up with Tanci Instagram: @turnupwithtanci TikTok: @turnupwith tanci Website: turnupwithtanci.com   Connect with IDEA® Health & Fitness Association   FB: ideafitIG: ideafitLI: ideafitTW/X: @ideafit    IDEA upcoming events: IDEA WorldIDEA ACSM Health & Fitness SummitPTI Virtual Enjoying our content? Become an IDEAfit Plus member and receive our award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, the gold-standard publication of the fitness industry. We have membership options to meet your needs. Visit IDEAfit for more information. Benefits included (varies by plan): Unlimited CECsDiscounted health and liability insuranceDigital publications that focus on current challenges, nutrition and behavior change, and the latest insider fitness trendsUngated access to over 15,000 fact-based articles from our award-winning editorial teamAccess to deals and discounts from IDEA’s trusted partners.Client NewsletterNewsletter - Hand curated email delivered monthly to your imported client listDiscounted IDEA eventsFitPost - Hand curated content delivered seamlessly to your social channelsProgram Builder - Build and deliver custom workouts for clients50% OFF Music Licensing with Vibes IDEAfit Inspired Service: 800-999-4332 IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Madeleine McCormick, Digital Marketing Manager, ideafit.com; executive produced by Allyssa Ertz; produced and engineered by Michael Hilding. Copyright 2024...

    29 min
4.9
out of 5
37 Ratings

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Welcome to the IDEAfit Pro Show. This podcast is a perfect choice for fitness professionals who want to grow their skills and for anyone considering a career in the fitness industry. Listeners get a front-row seat to weekly interviews with industry thought leaders, influencers and disruptors. The mastermind format gives generous, consistent insight on smart career moves, business strategies, program design, exercise science, nutrition and inspiration--from pros who have already done it. This lively and inspirational audio-video talk show focuses on content presented in IDEA’s award-winning Fitness Journal as well as throughout IDEA’s rich lineup of continuing education and events.Hosted by IDEA’s editor in chief Sandy Todd Webster.

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