ISSA Blog Articles

Every fitness facility’s success starts with its staff. Developing and preserving a high-performing team that remains intact and engaged over time is what attracts and keeps members.

You want to help people lose weight and get in shape, but you’ve also decided that you want to do it on your own. What do you need to do to start a business as an independent personal trainer? This checklist can help.

Adequate recovery is essential for making fitness gains, but it’s not a simple matter of taking a rest day. Recovery is complicated, which is why you should consider earning a specialization in exercise recovery. Help your clients reach their goals faster with individualized recovery plans.

Do you enjoy working with kids? Do you like exercising and fitness? If you can say yes to both of these, consider becoming a youth fitness specialist. Training kids and teens can be so rewarding but also lucrative. Learn more!

Do you love kids AND have a passion for fitness? You can combine both as a youth fitness specialist. Learn what this fitness professional does and how to become one.

Want to become a personal trainer? ISSA offers this option. Here’s everything you need to know about this high-quality personal training certification course – including how to get started!

Does the idea of interviewing for your first personal trainer job make you nervous? Here are some ideas and practical suggestions for preparing to give your best interview and land the job.

ISSA offers many certification options. If you’re wondering whether it’s worth pursuing an ISSA certification, it is. We explain why—even if you don’t plan to work as a trainer—and how to pick the best certification for you.

Recruiting personal trainers is a challenging process. But ISSA has flipped the script on recruiting by bringing qualified candidates directly to gyms and clubs throughout the fitness industry.

If you’re thinking about enrolling in an ISSA certification course, you have a lot to consider. Here, we’ll answer some of the most important questions you have, including how long certification lasts.

A member code of conduct is important for gyms and other fitness facilities. Learn how to create this code, including factors to address.

Heard about corrective exercise but not sure if it will help your career? You're going to want to rethink that. Get more details here!