ISSA Blog Articles

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cardio exercise can help us lose weight by increasing calories burned. But will we get better results by working out in a fasted state? Learn what research says about fasted cardio for weight loss.

Weight loss drugs can help people shed excess fat quickly. But they can also contribute to muscle loss. Learn ways to keep from losing muscle when taking a weight loss medication.

Several gimmicks exist for losing fat. But if you really want to achieve lasting fat loss for yourself or your fitness clients, these science-proven methods will do the trick.

Some people don’t enjoy cardio exercise. We get it. But what if you want to lose fat? Is cardio the only way to achieve this goal? Here’s what to know.

If you've been around fitness circles for any length of time, then you're probably no stranger to the infamous "summer cut." It's a rite of passage taken every year when fitness enthusiasts commit to trimming off the extra layer of "insulation" that kept their midsections warm over those frosty ...

Weight loss is generally associated with cardio exercise. However, resistance training can also help clients get to (and sustain) a healthier weight. Here’s how it works, plus a few tips for creating an effective weight maintenance program.

Green tea is often promoted for helping with weight loss. But does it really work? Here we explore the truth behind green tea and weight.

Many people want weight loss yesterday. As a result, they lose too much too fast. Taking this approach can create negative effects both short and long-term. Here are a few of those effects, along with some tips for a healthier weight loss journey.