ISSA Blog Articles

Curious about what genetic testing for health and wellness can tell you? Read on to learn how DNA can influence your personal training and program design.

From reluctant enthusiast to certified trainer, Taylor Jones is transforming lives and empowering women at every phase.

Do your clients have goals? Are they specific and measurable? Do they work toward those goals in every session? If the answers are no, you aren't doing your best work as a trainer. Check out the latest ISSA blog to find out why setting fitness goals is so important and how to do it right, for you...

Do you want to start working as a personal trainer? Because you do need some level of education, it does take time. How much time? This blog explains.

Properly aligned joints, joint angles, and movement patterns elicit specific muscle contractions and target the desired muscle fibers when strength training. Do you know how to use biomechanics for maximum effect in your training?

Giving muscles adequate time to recover increases their growth while decreasing injury risk. An infrared sauna can help improve muscle recovery. Here's why, and how to use it.

You want to become a Pilates instructor. How long does this type of training take? Learn the answer, as well as what Pilates teacher training looks like.

Whether it’s reading more, eating healthier, walking daily, or getting to bed earlier, ensuring ongoing success requires changing our behavior. And let’s be honest, this is easier said than done.

Before you become a certified personal trainer, you might wonder what a day in the life looks like. Here’s a peek into the personal training world.

Everyone wants great glutes, but not everyone is destined to have what many consider to be "perfect" glutes. Personal genetics have a lot to do with body shape, size, and composition. While you can't totally overcome genetics, targeted strength training will make positive changes.

Thinking about becoming a personal trainer? Let us break it down for you and explain why certification is essential in this industry.

Don't let the holidays drag you down. Check out our fitness tips for the holidays to make this your healthiest year yet.