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Workouts Are Evolving, But Into What?

May 25, 2011 by

[HTML1] What are the top trends in fitness? One of the best sources is IDEA Health and Fitness Association and its Editor in Chief, Sandy Todd Webster.

Go as deep inside the insider’s perspective as it’s possible to go as Sandy takes us on a journey through what YOU can expect and how YOU are shaping the fitness trends.

As well, learn of a FREE, new and comprehensive service–IDEA Fitness Connect — that matches qualified trainers to exercisers wanting quality control, high level training, and access to the person or program right for you.

And winners of the title “Top Ten Trends” are doing the following:

  • Serving older adults and boomers, who are not going gently into the night (thank goodness, as that includes K and A. We like being trendsetters! );
  • Serving more people with chronic disease and pain, much of which has been brought on by the obesity epidemic;
  • Educating exercisers more about Nutrition;
  • Working with children;
  • Evolving Workout styles — Moving from big box style gyms ( large chains–such as where K and A teach) to smaller, studio based settings. Personal training is now accessible for many budgets and people;
  • Using small, portable and functional equipment that allows for various ranges of movement versus relying solely on giant chrome machines;
  • Participating in Metabolic style workouts that are intense and focus on strength and overall body movements. These fast, efficient workouts  burn calories, build strength and blast fat by triggering hormonal release in our bodies that stokes metabolism and muscle growth;
  • Counting on Group exercise more and more for camaraderie and accountability;
  • Turning to Goal-oriented event training such as triathlons and marathons;
  • Using more Technology–mobile workout apps, IDEA Fitness Connect, videos, texts.

If you want more from the largest professional source of fitness info, go to IDEAFit.com.  Check out IDEA Fitness Connect.

For more wit and humor to add to your workouts and healthy life, enjoy yourselves over at FunAndFit.org.

And for a sneak preview of the Women Getting Fit teleseries we are featured in, click HERE for this FREE event.  Our topic? “Goodbye Excess Fat, Cellulite, and Love Handles.”

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About Kymberly Williams-Evans and Alexandra Williams

Identical twins and fitness pros Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA and Alexandra Williams, MAhave been in the fitness industry since the first aerobics studio opened--with them--on the European continent back when leg warmers and thong leotards were the rage. Their fitness experience spans 3 decades on land, sea, and airwaves.

Kymberly has taught fitness on 4 continents in 4 languages for 30 years to more than 10,000 exercisers. She is former faculty at University California Santa Barbara (UCSB) in the Department of Exercise & Sport Studies. IDEA, the International Association for Health and Fitness Professionals tapped her to serve as the inaugural editor for Fitness Edge, a publication devoted solely to group exercise leaders. Finally she knew enough people in the exercise world that she became a three-time nominee and finalist for IDEA’s Program Director of the Year award.

Kymberly also worked the mind attaining a Master's Degree in English. Her true specialty was conducting business writing seminars and helping professionals communicate more effectively in the business world. From hosting an international fitness TV program to serving as grammar expert on a live show, Kymberly has led, moved and grooved with energy and good grammar for all.

Alexandra has been teaching, presenting and writing about fitness for over 25 years (since she was 7 and 1/2)! Currently on staff in the Exercise Studies Department at UCSB, she is also a contributing editor and writer for IDEA Health and Fitness Association's many publications. As an international presenter, Alexandra enjoyed her honeymoon in Venezuela after judging their national fitness championships.

Alexandra has her advanced degree in counseling, which qualifies her to ask nosy questions of her two teens. Combining her love of words and the microphone, she has also had a successful run as a radio presenter, emcee and comedian. She loves to work, so she also writes for her blog and is a frequent guest contributor to a variety of blogs about business and health.

Kymberly and Alexandra are also the Hosts of Fun and Fit on WomensRadio. Fun and Fit offers answers to audiences’ fitness questions, shares Fun Fit Facts, faces Freak Out Fit Facts head on and helps listeners cut through the hype and fat to reach their fitness goals. Learn, laugh and live it up on your road to health and fitness!