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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.All Rights Reserved Actividad Física, Dietas y Nutrición Ejercicio y Actividad Física Higiene y Vida Saludable
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  • Leadership, Legacy & Health Equity with Olympian Dr. Judi Brown Clarke

    Leadership, Legacy & Health Equity with Olympian Dr. Judi Brown Clarke
    Apr 2 2026
    Episode SummaryOn this special bonus episode of Season 7 of the IDEAfit Pro Show, host Amy Boone-Thompson welcomes Dr. Judi Brown Clarke—Olympian, educator, national leader, and the 2026 IDEA Jack & Elaine LaLanne Award recipient.A silver medalist in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1984 Olympic Games, Dr. Brown Clarke has built a remarkable career beyond sport. She currently serves as Vice President of Equity & Inclusion and Chief Health Equity Officer at Stony Brook University, while also playing a key leadership role with the National Fitness Foundation.In this conversation, Dr. Brown Clarke shares her journey from elite athlete to national changemaker, exploring how education, policy, and wellness intersect to create meaningful impact. She discusses health equity, access to fitness, and the importance of building inclusive systems that support communities at every level.This episode is a powerful reflection on leadership, purpose, and using your platform to create lasting change.In This Episode, You’ll Learn• How Dr. Brown Clarke transitioned from Olympic athlete to national leader in health equity• Why education, policy, and wellness must work together to drive change• The role of equity and access in improving community health outcomes• How the National Fitness Foundation supports underserved populations• Why fitness should focus on inclusion, not just performance• How small, community-based solutions can create large-scale impact• The importance of mentorship, leadership, and serving on boards• Why “fitness is empowerment” and key to lifelong well-beingFeatured GuestDr. Judy Brown Clarke1984 Olympic Silver Medalist (400m hurdles)Vice President of Equity & Inclusion and Chief Health Equity Officer, Stony Brook UniversityLeader, National Fitness FoundationChair, U.S. Anti-Doping (All Sport)2026 IDEA Jack & Elaine LaLanne Award RecipientAbout the 2026 IDEA Jack & Elaine LaLanne AwardThis prestigious award honors individuals who use their platform to inspire, educate, and create meaningful impact through fitness and wellness. Dr. Brown Clarke’s work exemplifies leadership, advocacy, and a lifelong commitment to improving lives.About the National Fitness FoundationThe National Fitness Foundation works alongside government, communities, and organizations to improve health outcomes—especially for youth and underserved populations.Key focus areas include:• Expanding access to physical activity• Improving health equity• Supporting community-based wellness initiatives• Developing scalable, data-driven solutionsFitness professionals are encouraged to get involved by sharing best practices and contributing to community-driven initiatives.Rapid Fire Highlights• Daily Habit: Stretching every morning and night• Book: Getting There and Staying There by Priscilla Douglas• Fitness Means: Empowerment• Personal Mission: Catalytic leadership and creating meaningful impactAbout the 2026 NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & ExpoApril 2026 | National Harbor, MarylandThis collaboration between IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and NIRSA brings together:• Campus recreation professionals• Fitness and wellness leaders• Students and emerging professionals• Commercial fitness brands and suppliers• Corporate and community wellness stakeholdersWith 20+ CECs, immersive education, and expanded career opportunities, this event creates transformative experiences for professionals at every stage.What’s Ahead in Season 7Throughout Season 7, the IDEAfit Pro Show highlights 2026 NIRSA + IDEA World presenters, exploring their journeys, expertise, and the ideas shaping the future of fitness, wellness, and community health.Subscribe and stay connected as we build toward the 2026 event.2026 NIRSA + IDEA WorldProgram:https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/sessions-overview/Mainstage Speakers:https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/mainstage-speakers/Socials & Activities:https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/socials-activities/Pre-Conference Workshops:https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/preconference-workshops/IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Amy Boone Thompson, executive produced by Kent Lejarso, and engineered by Michael Hilding.About IDEA® Health & Fitness AssociationIDEA® Health & Fitness Association has served as the world’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals for more than 44 years. Through the award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal, global conferences including IDEA WORLD, and hundreds of digital courses on ideafit.com, IDEA delivers world-class education to fitness professionals, business owners, and allied health professionals.For more information:www.ideafit.comcontact@ideafit.comThe IDEAfit PRO SHOW is part of the IDEA Podcast Network. Copyright 2026 by IDEAfit, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Back to Basics, Rotational Athletes & Smarter Coaching with Greg Johnson

    Back to Basics, Rotational Athletes & Smarter Coaching with Greg Johnson
    Mar 31 2026
    Episode SummaryOn this episode of Season 7 of the IDEAfit Pro Show, host Amy Boone-Thompson welcomes Greg Johnson, the 2025 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, owner and head trainer of VeraMax Fitness Personal Training Studio and the FitGolf Performance Center in Sacramento, California.With more than 20 years in the fitness industry and more than a decade as a successful studio owner, Greg has built a reputation for practical coaching, thoughtful programming, and high-level athletic performance training. From golf fitness and rotational athletes to fat loss coaching, active aging, and youth development, Greg brings a grounded, experience-based approach to helping clients move better, perform better, and build sustainable strength.In this conversation, Greg shares how an originally unintended career in personal training evolved into business ownership, presenting, and industry leadership. He also discusses the value of physical therapy experience for trainers, why building a referral network matters, how data improves coaching decisions, and why the best programming often comes back to the basics.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How Greg’s path from kinesiology graduate to studio owner developed through unexpected opportunitiesWhy a physical therapy background can strengthen a personal trainer’s skill setHow referral relationships with golf pros, physical therapists, and allied professionals help grow a businessWhy personal training remains such a powerful and personalized coaching modelHow Greg uses data and assessment tools to guide programming for fat loss, performance, and active agingWhy trainers need to understand the difference between weight loss and fat lossHow to approach training for rotational athletes like golfers, tennis players, baseball players, and pickleball playersWhy the best programs are often rooted in foundational strength and conditioning—not flashy social media exercisesWhy aspiring presenters should apply before they feel fully readyFeatured GuestGreg Johnson2025 IDEA Personal Trainer of the YearOwner & Head Trainer, VeraMax Fitness Personal Training StudioOwner, FitGolf Performance CenterGreg specializes in personal training, golf fitness, rotational athlete development, active aging, fat loss coaching, and practical strength programming. He is also an international presenter and educator committed to helping fitness professionals grow their coaching skills and confidence.Greg at the 2026 NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & ExpoBack to Basics: Uncomplicating Your ProgrammingA workshop focused on foundational strength and conditioning principles, progressive overload, periodization, and why simple, effective programming still drives the best long-term results.Weight Loss vs. Fat LossA lecture exploring the important differences between weight loss and fat loss, how to program appropriately for each goal, and what trainers need to understand about evolving topics like GLP-1 medications and muscle preservation.Training Rotational AthletesA lecture on how to coach golfers, tennis players, pickleball players, baseball players, and other rotational athletes by developing strength, preventing injury, and collaborating effectively with sport-specific coaches.About the 2026 NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & ExpoApril 2026National Harbor, MarylandThis collaboration between IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and NIRSA brings together:Campus recreation professionalsFitness and wellness leadersStudents and emerging professionalsCommercial fitness brands and suppliersCorporate and community wellness stakeholdersWith 20+ CECs, dual education programs, immersive expo experiences, and expanded career opportunities, this event creates career-defining moments for professionals at every stage.What’s Ahead in Season 7Throughout Season 7, the IDEAfit Pro Show continues spotlighting 2026 NIRSA + IDEA World presenters, diving into their career journeys, session topics, and the ideas shaping the future of fitness, wellness, and recreation.Subscribe, share, and stay connected as we unpack everything leading up to the 2026 event.2026 NIRSA + IDEA WorldRegistration:Program: https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/sessions-overview/Mainstage Speakers: https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/mainstage-speakers/Socials & Activities: https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/socials-activities/Pre-Conference Workshops: https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/preconference-workshops/IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Amy Boone Thompson; executive produced by Kent Lejarso; engineered by Michael Hilding.About IDEA® Health & Fitness AssociationIDEA® Health & Fitness Association has served as the World’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals for over 44 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, ...
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  • Coach Like a Performer: Energy, Presence & Big-Stage Fitness with Dane Robinson

    Coach Like a Performer: Energy, Presence & Big-Stage Fitness with Dane Robinson
    Mar 26 2026
    Episode Title: Episode SummaryOn this episode of Season 7 of the IDEAfit Pro Show, host Amy Boone-Thompson welcomes Dane Robinson, one of IDEA’s top-rated presenters and a dynamic leader in the fitness industry. A former professional athlete turned coach, presenter, host, and keynote speaker, Dane is known for helping fitness professionals transform workouts into immersive, high-energy experiences that captivate, inspire, and keep participants coming back.From personal training and group fitness to national television, brand partnerships, hosting, and keynote speaking, Dane has built a career that proves the skills developed in fitness can open doors far beyond the gym floor. In this conversation, Dane shares how he went from mopping floors at Bally Total Fitness and building a career in corporate fitness to betting on himself, creating his own lane, and becoming a sought-after presenter and on-camera expert.He also breaks down the coaching mindset that sets great instructors apart, how to create a memorable experience for attendees, and why the same tools used in fitness can translate to public speaking, hosting, leadership, and life.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How Dane’s background as a collegiate and professional football player shaped his coaching mindsetWhy being told “no” helped fuel his biggest career pivotHow he went from gym-floor coaching to presenting, hosting, and national televisionWhat makes a great presenter memorable beyond just high energyWhy the best sessions deliver both a return on time and a return on energyHow to simplify information so fitness professionals can actually apply itWhy group fitness and hosting share so many transferable skillsHow to bring athletic energy, connection, and confidence into every classWhy fitness professionals should bet on themselves—even when the path feels uncertainFeatured GuestDane RobinsonCoach, Presenter, Host, and Keynote SpeakerFormer Collegiate and Professional Football PlayerDane is known for helping fitness professionals elevate the coaching experience, strengthen their stage presence, and create classes that are both memorable and practical. His work spans group fitness, personal training, emceeing, on-camera coaching, and keynote speaking.Dane at the 2026 NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & ExpoPro Athlete Core BlueprintA session blending strength, mobility, and control through the lens of athletic training, helping attendees apply athlete-inspired strategies to everyday coaching and movement.Game-Changing Cardio: Athletic Agility for Real LifeA high-energy session that rethinks cardio through multidirectional athletic movement, agility, and practical conditioning that supports how people actually move in daily life.From Trust to Transaction: The New Rules for Fitness SalesA practical session for trainers, instructors, and managers on how to make the ask, guide the sales conversation with confidence, and create client buy-in without the “ick” factor.About the 2026 NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & ExpoApril 2026National Harbor, MarylandThis collaboration between IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and NIRSA brings together:Campus recreation professionalsFitness and wellness leadersStudents and emerging professionalsCommercial fitness brands and suppliersCorporate and community wellness stakeholdersWith 20+ CECs, dual education programs, immersive expo experiences, and expanded career opportunities, this event creates career-defining moments for professionals at every stage.What’s Ahead in Season 7Throughout Season 7, the IDEAfit Pro Show continues spotlighting 2026 NIRSA + IDEA World presenters, diving into their career journeys, session topics, and the ideas shaping the future of fitness, wellness, and recreation.Subscribe, share, and stay connected as we unpack everything leading up to the 2026 event.2026 NIRSA + IDEA WorldRegistration:Program: https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/sessions-overview/Mainstage Speakers: https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/mainstage-speakers/Socials & Activities: https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/socials-activities/Pre-Conference Workshops: https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/preconference-workshops/IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Amy Boone Thompson; executive produced by Kent Lejarso; engineered by Michael Hilding.About IDEA® Health & Fitness AssociationIDEA® Health & Fitness Association has served as the World’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals for over 44 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 IDEA Fitness Journal. We also power fit pros through our fitness, business and nutrition conferences, most notably our IDEA WORLD Convention and with hundreds of digital courses available on ideafit.com. We Inspire the World to ...
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