ISSA Blog Articles
By forging partnerships with correctional facilities nationwide, ISSA is transforming lives behind bars through fitness education, certification, and the likelihood of employment upon release.
It can be incredibly rewarding to work as a transformation specialist. Not familiar with this fitness role? Learn what a transformation specialist does. We also share how to become one.
Think training clients in the gym is your only option as a personal trainer? That’s just the beginning. Explore these alternative uses for your personal training certification.
You don’t have to work full-time as a personal trainer to enjoy this fitness role. Learn several benefits of training others part-time, as well as how to get started—even if you have no experience.
Are you or your clients looking to go hiking this summer? Here are some tips to develop a safe and effective exercise program to build muscle and endurance for hikes.
Want to better help your personal training clients who are injured or have a chronic illness? You can do this as an exercise therapist. Learn what exercise therapy entails. We also share how it can help clients with both acute and chronic conditions.
Exercise is more than just a path to physical strength—it's a gateway to glowing skin. The boost in circulation from a vigorous workout does more than just energize your muscles; it rejuvenates your skin by promoting detoxification and oxygenation.
Mental preparation can enhance performance and help clients achieve better physical results. Up your game with these tips to harness the power of your brain, here on the blog.
Never heard of an Exercise Therapy Specialist? Well, let's take a deeper look at who these people are, why they are so important, and how you can become one of them!
“I don’t want to be better at my sport” said no athlete ever. So, what’s one way to improve sports performance for yourself or training clients? Agility ladder drills. Here are five that are easy enough for beginners but still effectively boost speed and agility.
Gyms often pay trainers based on a commission structure. Here are a few of the most common commission structures. We also share factors that can affect commission, and questions to ask before agreeing to a specific structure.
As a personal trainer, you have a responsibility to provide clients with the best advice and guidance. You are also responsible for keeping them as safe as reasonably possible. This means having proper lifesaving training. Here's everything you need to know about CPR training for personal trainers.