ISSA Blog Articles

Hip flexors are commonly misunderstood. Are yours really tight? Or are they weak and underused? What even are these hip flexors? Check out our latest post to learn more about this important muscle group, what it means to have tight hip flexors, and what you can do to loosen them up.

Toned glutes are all the rage, but there are many more reasons to improve their strength. The glutes stabilize many of our movements, preventing pain and injuries. Help your clients get all the benefits of stronger, balanced glutes with these corrective routines.

Maximize your results at the gym with our beginner-friendly guide to gym splits. Learn the best ways to divide your workouts and see real progress in no time.

Working on strength and conditioning with clients can be a fun and rewarding career. And, it takes much less time to get certified than you think. Get started today and you could be a strength and conditioning coach in months.

ISSA has been ranked on the 2023 Inc. 5000 annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. What does that mean for its customers?

Do you struggle with tight quadriceps muscles? This can lead to pain, increased injury risk, and more. Here’s how to release your quad tightness in just two steps.

Cross-selling and upselling are two ways to increase your revenue as a fitness professional. If you’re interested in either of these approaches, here are a few tips to get started.

Nutrition coaching is a growing industry as more people look to professionals to meet their health goals. If you have a passion for food, health, and nutrition, this could be your perfect career. We’ll help you do the research first, starting with what nutrition coaches can earn.

Strength and conditioning coaches are well respected worldwide. Through years of trial and error, science has proven strength and conditioning to be highly effective. It has been proven to help differentiate one athlete from another. Don't miss out on learning these top benefits of becoming a str...

If you have pain in the groin or inner thigh, your gracilis may be to blame. Learn what causes pain in the gracilis muscle, along with treatment options—including effective gracilis exercises.

As trainers, we know upper back tension is rampant among clients. In this article, we explore things that can lead to tight muscles in the neck and shoulders and what to do about it. We also give you a great sharable “How To” for your clients.

Can a genetic test tell you if you have the potential to be a champion bodybuilder? Maybe, but more importantly, a lifestyle DNA test can provide information to refine workouts, nutrition, and goals. Help your clients understand their results, whether they’re destined to be good at bodybuilding.