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The amount of sugar you consume each day could be detrimental to your health. Sugar has been linked to obesity and many other diseases. The good news though, is that you can make a difference by using healthy sugar alternatives.

To build muscle mass, your body needs to be in an anabolic state. Exercise is just one of the many factors that influence metabolism and muscle growth. In this article, we explore how to achieve an anabolic state and the many benefits it has.

When a client wants to know if they should eat gluten-free, what is your response? In certain cases, this should be encouraged. In other cases, not so much. This explains when each situation applies.

Hypertrophy training can benefit all clients and athletes. Not only does an increase in muscle mass affect strength, but it influences performance and prevents injury. As a trainer, it’s important to know how to maximize muscle gain to help clients achieve their goals.

The easiest personal trainer certification may be tempting. But what will an “easy” course cost you? A certification program can be fast, efficient, and provide the deep knowledge you need to be successful. But be prepared to work for that knowledge and avoid taking the easy road.

Hip flexors aid in lower body movements. Tight hip flexors not only limit this movement, but they can result in pain and discomfort too. Yoga can help relax these flexors. Here are a few poses that can begin to open the hips.

Are your female clients getting the nutrition they need? Here’s what you need to know!

Neck pain and shoulder pain are both relatively common. Research shows that yoga can help with both. This guide shares may what cause these pains. It also provides a few poses that can help provide some much-needed relief.

What is the secret to fat loss? Cardio, calories in/calories out, or some other variation? Get the details here in our latest article on the ISSA blog.  

If you Google personal trainer certification, you will find a mind-boggling list of options and schools prepared to take your hard-earned money. Find out how to sort through all the information and take the personal training career path that makes the most sense for you.

Every so often, we encounter clients that seem difficult. They could be in a plateau, or failing to launch from the beginning. This article contains the secrets to unlocking their motivation and getting rid of their inner critical voice for good!

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight only to watch the scale go up instead of down, it may because you have bad diet information. Which weight loss myths can have this effect? In this two-part article, we share a few.