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How ISSA Certification is Empowering Incarcerated Men at FPC Morgantown

At FPC Morgantown, ISSA and trainer Matt Billotti lead a groundbreaking CPT program helping inmates earn certifications, rebuild confidence, and re-enter society as fitness professionals—proving second chances start with purpose.

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GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Wegovy aid weight loss but can disrupt digestion. Andrea Nakayama unpacks how gut health shifts impact fitness, energy, and recovery, and offers fitness pros practical tools to support clients navigating GI side effects with care.

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ISSA Master Trainer Jay Pfeifer turned downtime in the OR into a second career. Discover how he completed the GLP-1 Weight Loss Support course in under a week—and why he recommends it to every coach ready to lead the next wave in weight loss support.

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Learn why exercise is essential with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Get safe workout tips to preserve muscle and support lasting weight loss.

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ISSA partners with UFAS and URJA Academy to elevate fitness certification in India and Sri Lanka, empowering 1,000+ future coaches with global standards.

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GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are transforming weight loss—and fitness coaching. ISSA’s new GLP-1 Support Training equips health pros to protect muscle, navigate scope of practice, and offer emotional and behavioral support through rapid client transformation.

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ISSA’s new GLP-1 Weight Loss Support Training course empowers fitness professionals to confidently guide clients using Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro. Learn to stay within scope, support behavioral change, and sustain long-term health outcomes.

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From India to Canada, ISSA Master Trainer Sukhmani Samra uses fitness education to overcome health challenges, empower women, and build a global community.

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What is a CPT? Explore personal training jobs, CPT exam details, and CPT programs. Start your career with ISSA's comprehensive CPT school.

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ISSA, F45 & For Purpose Foundation empower veterans through fitness careers. $262K+ raised via Burpees for Vets to fund coaching certifications.

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Entrenador de Fuerza y Acondicionamiento: The first comprehensive Strength and Conditioning course in Spanish in the US

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ISSA se complace en anunciar un importante hito en nuestra misión de hacer que la educación de fitness de alta calidad sea accesible para todos: el lanzamiento de nuestro curso de Entrenador de Fuerza y Acondicionamiento.