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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Gracilis Muscle Pain: Causes, Stretches, Strength Exercises
Gracilis Muscle Pain: Causes, Stretches, Strength Exercises

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.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Hip Abduction Exercises for Stronger Hips and Glutes

Everyone wants bigger and stronger glutes, but not everyone knows how to train them. The hip abductor muscles play a major role. Here are some of the best hip abduction exercises for strength and injury prevention.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How Do You Loosen Tight Calf Muscles? 5 Strategies to Try

Tight calf muscles can be painful. They also limit your ability to move with proper form. If you have tight calves and want some relief, here are five ways to get it.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, The Squat: Muscles Worked, Form, Variations, and More

As a trainer, having a deep understanding of the exercises you prescribe helps you know when they should and should not be used. Here’s what you need to know about the squat. This includes the muscles it works, its benefits, proper form, variations, and more!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Personal Trainer’s Guide to Pronation Distortion Syndrome

Pronation distortion syndrome, distinguished by flat feet and being “knock-kneed”, is a foot and ankle dysfunction. Trainers can assess clients, identify patterns, and then use different training methods to address the issue. Here’s what you need to know.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How Long Does It Take Shin Splints to Heal?

Shin splints can sap the enjoyment from physical activities such as running and dancing. If you experience shin pain, you might be wondering how long it takes to go away. Here’s the answer, as well as a few ways to lessen the discomfort.

 9 Foam Rolling Secret Benefits Everyone Should Know ISSA

Foam rolling and other types of self-myofascial release are a common part of any trainer's toolbox. But, there are some key secrets the best trainers know when using SMR in client programs--learn 9 of these secret benefits of foam rolling from our experts to set yourself apart from other trainers.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How Do I Know If My Knee Pain Is Serious?

Pain in the knee is all too common. But how do you know when the pain is serious enough to warrant seeking treatment? Here are a few symptoms to look for.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Corrective Exercise,Corrective Exercises: Helping clients move, feel and live better

Do you know how to cue corrective exercises for your clients? Do you know what it means to cue an exercise? Cueing is all about guiding your client through good form, correcting bad form and correcting movement compensations...

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A pulled hamstring can be incredibly painful. Here are a few exercises that can help, as well as when you should see a doctor for your hamstring injury.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Mastering Triceps Dips: Proper Form, Variations, and More

Although triceps dips look simple, using proper form keeps this exercise safe and effective. Learn what good triceps dip form looks like, how to modify the movement to make it easier or harder, and more!

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Our sedentary, seated, and on-the-go lifestyles contribute greatly to poor posture and chronic pain. Here's your guide to using exercise to correct bad posture and promote good habits.