ISSA Blog
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The leader who grew ISSA from $10 million to nearly $80 million in revenue returns to help students turn passion into opportunity...
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July 2026 fitness industry news: wearables, AI coaching, GLP-1 shifts, gym earnings, and what it means for trainers.
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ISSA has launched fully revised Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach certifications in English and Spanish, built around scenario-based, coaching-first learning.
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ISSA Releases 2026 Fitness Hiring Report, Revealing Structural “Readiness Gap” As the Greatest Challenge to Global Fitness Industry Growth Data from the...
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Industry sources report approximately 80% of new personal trainers leave the profession within the first two years. Not because they can't train,...
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With more than one billion women globally in menopause, one of the most significant and underserved phases of life is rapidly emerging...
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24 Hour Fitness, a leader in the health and fitness industry for more than four decades, today announced an education partnership with...
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ISSA and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) partner to help former NFL athletes and their families transition into fitness careers with ISSA...
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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...
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Entrenador de Fuerza y Acondicionamiento: The first comprehensive Strength and Conditioning course in Spanish in the US
Training Tips
Learn the push/pull/legs split: how to divide muscle groups, 3-day vs 6-day setups, a sample week, exercise selection, progression, and common mistakes.
Training Tips
Learn the Pallof press: what it works, how to do it with proper form, coaching cues, common mistakes, variations, and how to...
Training Tips
The dead bug builds spine-stabilizing core strength with almost no risk. Learn proper form, coaching cues, common mistakes, and progressions.
Training Tips
Can you combine HIIT and strength training? Learn the interference effect, the benefits of concurrent training, and how to program both in...
Training Tips
Overview The best quads workout combines a heavy compound movement like the squat or leg press with unilateral work such as lunges...
Training Tips
The best shoulder exercises with and without equipment: anatomy, how-to cues, a sample routine, progressions, and options for every level.
Training Tips
Learn 7 plyometric exercises for speed and power, how the stretch-shortening cycle works, safety prerequisites, and how to program jump training for...
Training Tips
How to do walking lunges with proper form, the muscles they work, benefits, common mistakes, variations, and who should avoid them.
Training Tips
Overview The Nordic hamstring curl is a bodyweight eccentric exercise in which you kneel, anchor your ankles, and lower your torso toward...
Training Tips
Overview Calf raises train the two main muscles of the lower leg: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. To develop both, program standing...
Nutrition
A coach-friendly look at 7 supplements for muscle recovery, what each one does, and how strong the evidence is, with food and...
Nutrition
How much protein for muscle growth and healthy aging? An evidence-based look at daily targets, per-meal dosing, timing, distribution, and older-adult needs.
Nutrition
Overview Bulking for bodybuilding means eating in a modest calorie surplus so your body has the raw material to build muscle while...
Nutrition
Overview You can lower cortisol naturally by improving the everyday inputs that regulate your stress response: consistent, sufficient sleep, a training load...
Nutrition
Overview GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide help people lose significant body weight, but a meaningful share of that loss...
Nutrition
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer Jenny Liebl explains why nutrition coaching is now essential to effective training. Drawing on 17+ years of experience,...
Nutrition
Learn how ISSA’s redesigned Nutrition Coach Certification goes beyond nutrition knowledge to teach behavior change, psychology, and coaching skills that help fitness,...
Nutrition
The topic of protein can be really confusing for your clients. This is especially true for women since most information available is...
Nutrition
The Functional Nutritional Alliance Functional Nutrition Guide to Fats and Oils explores fat and oil health benefits, top sources, and frequently asked...
Nutrition
Do you have what it takes to be a successful nutritionist? The best in the business are compassionate, organized, good communicators, and...
Strength
Overview Gracilis muscle pain is discomfort along the long, thin inner-thigh muscle that runs from the pubic bone to the inside of...
Strength
A practical, evidence-based guide to strength and conditioning for softball players: build rotational power, speed, and healthy shoulders.
Strength
Most clients want to get better and stronger as they progress in their programming. Here are tips to improve your client’s bench...
Strength
Discover why strength training is essential at every stage of life. From boosting bone density and metabolism to preventing falls and chronic...
Strength
Strength training is an effective and sometimes overlooked way for runners to maximize performance. Get the details here to help your clients...
Strength
Over 40? Learn how to train smart, stay active, and build strength with age. Discover fitness tips for recovery, mobility, and muscle...
Strength
Rucking transforms a walk into a full-body workout that boosts strength, endurance, and mental toughness. Discover beginner tips, physical benefits, and how...
Strength
As a fitness professional, your approach to quadriceps training directly impacts both your clients' results and your professional reputation. Discover the science-backed...
Strength
Advanced knowledge of quadriceps development and function can transform your coaching career. Discover how specialized quad training expertise can help you attract,...
Strength
Strength and conditioning coaches are well respected worldwide. Through years of trial and error, science has proven strength and conditioning to be...
Success Stories
Michael Daniels discovered fitness while serving eight years at FPC Morgantown, where workouts became a way to stay grounded and, eventually, a...
Success Stories
From injury and frustration to global impact, Pears Dabhi shares how earning his personal training certification through ISSA helped him rebuild his...
Success Stories
AI is changing fitness fast, but not in the way headlines suggest. ISSA’s new whitepaper, The Human Advantage: How AI Is Reshaping...
Success Stories
Fueled by a 14-year boxing career, Miles knew he needed to find the best coaching education certification available to start the next...
Success Stories
ISSA students share how meaningful support, clear instruction, and practical training shape their success. Their stories highlight what makes ISSA the trusted...
Success Stories
With ISSA’s Career Connect and certification programs, one determined student, Denny Reeder, turned rejection emails into a full-time role at 24 Hour...
Success Stories
After 120 lbs lost on semaglutide, Lewis used ISSA’s GLP-1 training to avoid weight regain, preserve muscle, and build sustainable fitness and...
Success Stories
At FPC Morgantown, ISSA and trainer Matt Billotti lead a groundbreaking CPT program helping inmates earn certifications, rebuild confidence, and re-enter society...
Success Stories
ISSA partners with UFAS and URJA Academy to elevate fitness certification in India and Sri Lanka, empowering 1,000+ future coaches with global...
Success Stories
From India to Canada, ISSA Master Trainer Sukhmani Samra uses fitness education to overcome health challenges, empower women, and build a global...
Safety and Injuries
Overview Use ice for fresh, acute injuries when the goal is to calm pain in the first day or two, and use...
Safety and Injuries
Does your client have a pelvic tilt? It's more common than you might think!
Safety and Injuries
The physical environment of your fitness space significantly impacts client experience, particularly for those with trauma histories. Learn practical strategies to create...
Safety and Injuries
Understanding trauma's impact on exercise experience is becoming essential for fitness professionals. Learn the core principles of trauma-informed coaching to create safer,...
Safety and Injuries
Discover how becoming an Exercise Recovery Specialist can improve your client’s fitness. From injury prevention to maximizing performance. Explore all of the...
Safety and Injuries
Is it too hot to exercise? Heat and humidity are not just excuses to skip a workout. Exercising in the heat can...
Safety and Injuries
How do you know whether exercise therapy can help a client? The best way to decide is to follow the science. Here’s...
Safety and Injuries
Want to better help your personal training clients who are injured or have a chronic illness? You can do this as an...
Safety and Injuries
Never heard of an Exercise Therapy Specialist? Well, let's take a deeper look at who these people are, why they are so...
Safety and Injuries
As a personal trainer, you have a responsibility to provide clients with the best advice and guidance. You are also responsible for...
Business
Personal trainer certification renewal isn't just paperwork. It keeps your credentials active, and for most trainers, it's also what keeps your professional...
Business
Post-menopausal women are the fastest-growing demographic in fitness. Here is why the longevity economy is the smartest niche for coaches in 2026.
Business
The certifications that best prepare coaches to train female clients across their life stages, and what to look for when choosing.
Business
A side-by-side comparison of a general CPT and a women's health specialization to help you choose the right certification path.
Business
General personal training certifications skip the physiology of menopause. Here is what they miss and how to close the gap.
Business
A step-by-step blueprint for building a career in women's fitness in 2026, from foundational certification to nutrition and menopause specialization.
Business
Becoming a certified personal trainer is just the beginning. This ISSA perspective explains why liability insurance matters, what it covers, and how...
Business
Discover the latest personal trainer salary trends for 2025, including average pay, top states, high-paying sectors, and expert tips to boost your...
Business
ISSA-certified trainers can now accept HSA and FSA payments through Flex, making personal training, health coaching, and fitness services more affordable for...
Business
Renewing your personal training certification is important for your career, but do you know how to do it? We’ll help you understand...
Performance
Overview The endomorph is one of three somatotypes, or general body-type categories, often described as having a rounder build, a tendency to...
Performance
Discover 12 biceps curl variations to build bigger, stronger arms. Learn proper form, target key muscles, and keep your workouts engaging with...
Performance
Master the squat, one of fitness's most essential moves. Learn proper technique, avoid common mistakes, and explore squat variations with insights from...
Performance
Successful longevity-focused fitness pros are moving beyond subjective progress measures to incorporate objective biomarker tracking. Discover how integrating these powerful metrics can...
Performance
Today, basic fitness certifications are no longer enough to position yourself as a longevity specialist. Discover the four essential knowledge domains that...
Performance
The growing demand for longevity-focused fitness presents a significant opportunity for forward-thinking fitness professionals. Discover the key technologies and assessment tools that...
Performance
Discover a comprehensive quadriceps development framework that not only delivers exceptional results but also transforms one-time clients into long-term advocates. This systematic...
Performance
Unlock your performance in the rink with lower body power exercises. Boost speed, agility, and power by strengthening key muscle groups. Check...
Performance
Step up your baseball game and prioritize injury prevention. Learn the most effective exercises that boost performance, improve skills, and lengthen your...
Performance
If your clients are golfers, they’re probably already dreaming of spring weather and hitting the links. Help them start improving their game...
Corrective Exercise
A realistic timeline for anterior pelvic tilt, plus mobility and strength exercises, self-check tips, and when to see a pro.
Corrective Exercise
Corrective exercise is a big trend in fitness right now, but do you know what it really means? Before getting certified, be...
Corrective Exercise
Injury in softball can lead to decreased performance and career-ending situations. To prevent injury you have to be proactive. This involves understanding...
Corrective Exercise
One way to grow your fitness business is to become a corrective exercise specialist. What’s the best certification for this role? We...
Corrective Exercise
Box jumps are a great way to build muscle, improve speed, and increase power. Here are five strategies for helping your clients...
Corrective Exercise
Do you have functional fitness clients who could use corrective exercise? Check out this article for ideas on how you can help...
Corrective Exercise
Excel at developing program to increase strength, prevent injury, and promote longevity. Assessment is your key to a client's long-term health and...
Corrective Exercise
Shin splints can sap the enjoyment from physical activities such as running and dancing. If you experience shin pain, you might be...
Corrective Exercise
Older adults are living sedentary lives and suffering the consequences. But they don't have to. Get up to speed on corrective exercise...
Corrective Exercise
Pain in the knee is all too common. But how do you know when the pain is serious enough to warrant seeking...
Audio Blogs
Learn the best exercises to improve speed, from sprint drills and plyometrics to resisted work and strength training, plus a simple weekly...
Audio Blogs
In this episode of Trainers Talking truths, we sit down with Israel Allen and dive further into the world of personal training,...
Audio Blogs
In this podcast episode, we hear from ISSA’s own team members and bootcamp co-hosts Jenny Scott and John Bauer for our first...
Audio Blogs
Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of foot wellness in this captivating episode of our podcast! Join us as...
Audio Blogs
Are you ready to unlock the true power of group fitness? Join us in this exhilarating episode as we explore how the...
Audio Blogs
Jenny and Dan chat with Maria Gonzalez. She tells her story of coming to the U.S. starting her career in the fitness...
Audio Blogs
In this episode Jenny and Dan speak to the co-founders of the Functional Aging Institute (FAI) Cody Sipe and Dan Ritchie. They...
Audio Blogs
In this podcast episode, we hear from fitness and business coaches Eric and Chris Martinez, who have helped numerous health and fitness...
Audio Blogs
Join Jenny and Dan for an engaging conversation with Doug Lynch, a fitness expert and founder of Zenkai Spots. In this episode,...
Audio Blogs
On this episode of Trainers Talking Truths, Jenny and Dan delve into the journey of Peter Twist, who started in fitness and...
Group Fitness
Why stop at one Pilates certification? See how Mat and Reformer complement each other and how the ISSA bundle earns you two...
Group Fitness
Not every Reformer class is Pilates. See how classical, contemporary, group, and Lagree workouts differ and what becoming Reformer certified really means.
Group Fitness
Mat Pilates is not one class. Compare classical, contemporary, and Pilates inspired approaches and learn what each means for aspiring instructors.
Group Fitness
So you want to be a Pilates instructor. If you love Pilates and want to share it with others, teaching can be...
Group Fitness
Indoor cycling is fun to do. It’s even more fun to teach. Learn the steps to becoming an indoor cycling instructor.
Group Fitness
With cycling classes on the rise, more instructors are needed. But what are the requirements to become an indoor cycling instructor? Here’s...
Group Fitness
You’re looking at Pilates certification programs and not sure which one to choose. Here’s how to find the best Pilates certification for...
Group Fitness
Are you looking to make extra money? You may want to consider adding a group fitness instructor certification to your list of...
Group Fitness
While HIIT remains popular, the often high-impact nature of the workout can be damaging, especially to joints. Learn how to get the...
Group Fitness
Outdoor bootcamps are especially popular right now. Here is the essential checklist you need to get an outdoor session up and running...