IDEA Health & Fitness Association Employee Directory
Industry AssociationsCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
IDEA Health & Fitness Association is a nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California, serving a global network of fitness and wellness professionals, including personal trainers, group fitness instructors, nutritionists, fitness directors, and fitness business owners. It supports these professionals with education and ongoing development through a magazine ecosystem—Fitness Journal and four additional niche publications—along with world-class conferences such as the IDEA World Fitness Convention and streaming video courses available on its website. Through these offerings, the organization helps practitioners deepen their expertise and stay current with industry practices. In the industry, IDEA positions itself as a major provider of education and professional development for fitness professionals, coordinating content and events that connect practitioners with peers and educators. Based in San Diego, it operates as a mid-sized nonprofit and has pursued partnerships to broaden access to its programs, including a 2025 collaboration with Active Aid Fitness Academy to deliver IDEAfit+ memberships in India.