Kailua, Hawaii, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Desi Bartlett EdD CPT E-RYT, is a featured contributing author to the newly published book Inspire the World Fitness®Published by the IDEA® Health and Fitness Association.
Inspire the World Fitness® Brings together ten internationally recognized fitness leaders whose careers have shaped education, research, business leadership, and professional standards in the global health and fitness industry. The book is recommended by fitness icon Elaine “La La” LaLynn.
Originally introduced by IDEA in 2003, Inspire the World Fitness® The organization’s signature initiative and call for action. This new publication brings this innovation to life through live experiences and professional tours featuring IDEA awardees and industry leaders who advance ethical practices, guidelines, inclusion, and evidence-based education.
Amy Boone Thompson, Executive Director of IDEA, shares:
“Your body holds your dreams and your purpose. Treat it with care, gratitude and care. The way you take care of yourself reflects the way you lead.”
– Amy Bowen Thompson
Dr. Dessie Bartlett, recipient of the 2025 IDEA Fitness Leader Award, contributes a chapter titled “Inspiring Women Through Life’s Sacred Transitions” that focuses on her work with pregnant women, new mothers and women in perimenopausal transition.
“This book demonstrates the power of diverse and inclusive fitness leadership. In my chapter, I share how my body-mind exercise system combines strength, yoga, meditation, and nutrition to help women through the sacred transition from pregnancy to perimenopause. I have the pleasure of working with women from all over the world, including women and women from around the world. And one truth remains: women rise when we We support each other,” Bartlett shares.
Desi will share his signature system, BodyMind Workout®, at the 2026 NIRSA+ IDEA International Conference & Expo April 7-10of the in National Harbor, MD.
Inspire the World Fitness® For fitness professionals at every stage of their careers, as well as industry participants and enthusiasts committed to promoting health through movement.
This best-selling book is now available at www.inspiretheworldtofitness.com
For more information about Dr. Desi Bartlett, visit desibartlett.com
About the homeland
Dr. Dessie Bartlett, ED, CPT, E-RYT, is a women’s health expert, renowned yoga and fitness instructor, and creator of BodyMind Workout®, a signature system that combines strength training, yoga, and mindfulness to support women at every stage of life. With over 30 years of experience, she has worked with several A-list clients.
Dr. Bartlett is the author of the yoga and fitness guide Your Stronger Sexy Pregnancy: A Guide to Yoga and Fitness and co-author of Whole Body Beauty: The Secret to Looking and Feeling Your Best Over 35, with an introduction by Kate Hudson. She is a featured instructor on platforms including Beachbody On Demand, iFit, and DailyOM. Her work has been featured in major media outlets including ABC, NBC, and Univision, and she has been recognized as one of MSN’s Top 10 Voices for Helping People Feel Better.
About the IDEA® Health and Fitness Community
IDEA® Health and Fitness Community The world’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals serving more than 375,000 members in 80 countries. For more than four decades, IDEA has provided education, research, standards and community to advance the profession and support those who do. Inspire the World Fitness®. Through events, publications, digital platforms, and global partnerships, IDEA promotes the role of fitness professionals as essential contributors to global health and wellness.
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