2025 IDEA World Program Preview with Dr. Jan Schroeder

2025 IDEA World Program Preview with Dr. Jan Schroeder

Author: IDEA Health and Fitness Association April 9, 2025 Duration: 23:22

Welcome to the IDEAfit Pro Show Season 6!

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jan Schroeder. Jan is the event programmer for the 2025 IDEA World Fitness Convention and a professor of Kinesiology at Long Beach State University. Get an exclusive look at what’s in store for this year’s event, including top presenters, session categories, special features, and what makes IDEA World an unforgettable experience.

From streamlined scheduling to outdoor sessions and cutting-edge education, we cover everything you need to know about the premier event for fitness professionals. If you’re ready to network, gain CECs, and take your career to the next level, this episode is a must-listen!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The structure of IDEA World 2025 and what’s new this year

✅ How the event is organized and key session tracks

✅ Top industry experts and emerging presenters to watch

✅ Special outdoor workout experiences in beautiful Sacramento

✅ How to register, select your sessions, and maximize your experience

✅ Why IDEA World is a can’t-miss event for fitness professionals

Register for IDEA World 2025: www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2025-idea-world/

Browse the session schedule: www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2025-idea-world/sessions-thursday/

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About IDEA® Health & Fitness Association  

IDEA® Health & Fitness Association has served as the World’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals for over 43 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 onideafit.com. We Inspire the World to Fitness® with the passion and dedication of IDEA Members in more than 80 countries. 

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Email: contact@ideafit.com 

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