IDEA provides great conferences and … IDEA provides great conferences and tools for trainers. However, I feel the organization is just beginning to embrace the importance of inclusiveness and body positivity. The cover article in the February 2018 issue of Fitness Journal is a call for change, which shows that good intentions are there; but the representative artwork and imagery focus on white women in a higher weight range. Body image is an issue for people of all sizes, not just those of higher weight. Food is demonized in the image of an articulated mannequin with a glazed donut around its middle, the message being that body size is a reflection of what is eaten, which we know to be untrue. Clearly, the editors have a long way to go toward understanding the deeper meaning and implications of body image and body positivity, for trainers and clients alike.

Good service Good service, lots of useful info for trainers, everything from business to CEC's and programming ideas

started at 16 now 57~~~ I've been in the fitness filed since 1976, Paul Chek, IDEA and ACE have been the longevity of my education. Good conference choice however I'm not going to Las Vegas in the middle of summer. Thank you .

Worth joining From the magazine subscription to keeping updated on fitness trends, they do a fantastic job. I do question the supposed clients that are sent immediately your way as soon as you join, as they are wait outside my service area and seem to never reply. Sorry, but it does not seem genuine and that someone is manipulating new members into believing these are valid contacts.

Good site with great resources. Good site with great resources. Interface on mobile & iPad is less user friendly than computer.