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Getting Experience as a Personal Trainer
Getting Experience as a Personal Trainer

Gaining experience as a new trainer can seem challenging when you're just getting started. Check out some of our favorite ways to start building your personal training resume and launch your career.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Studying for the Personal Trainer Exam: Time Management Tips
Studying for the Personal Trainer Exam: Time Management Tips

The personal trainer exam covers a ton of information. So how do you get through it all and find the time to study while still trying to juggle home, work, and everything else?

 ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What Causes Tight Calf Muscles (And How Do You Relax Them)?
What Causes Tight Calf Muscles (And How Do You Relax Them)?

Easing tight calf muscles begins with finding the cause. Here are a few reasons behind calf tightness, as well as strategies for getting them to relax.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 8 Reasons Clients Leave Their Trainers & How Up Your Game
8 Reasons Clients Leave Their Trainers & How Up To Your Game

Most personal trainers will have clients who part ways with them during their careers. Follow along as we discuss some of the common reasons why clients leave and how you can minimize it.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Are There Any Handstand Benefits? Or Just a Cool Party Trick?
Are There Any Handstand Benefits? Or Just a Cool Party Trick?

Being able to do a handstand is a pretty cool trick, and you don’t have to be a trained gymnast or yogi to do it. You might be surprised to find out there is a lot more to standing upside down than impressing people. Important benefits of doing a handstand will have you itching to try it.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Get a Personal Trainer Certification in Only 3 Steps
How to Get a Personal Trainer Certification in Only 3 Steps

If the idea of obtaining your personal trainer certification feels overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, you can become a certified personal trainer by taking these 3 steps.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Should I Drink Protein Shakes on Rest Days?
Should I Drink Protein Shakes on Rest Days?

There is no shortage of protein drink options on the shelves today. Dive in to discover the importance of protein—even on a rest day—and the benefits protein shakes can offer to support recovery.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Fitness Business, Passive Income, Top 7 Sources of Passive Income for Personal Trainers
Top 7 Sources of Passive Income for Personal Trainers

True passive income is income that requires little to no effort to maintain. It may require work on the front end but once things the moving, the income is more of an automatic process.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, The Best Personal Trainer Certification Path for Top Success
The Best Personal Trainer Certification Path for Top Success

Googling “personal trainer certification” gives you a mind-boggling list of options. Find out how to pick the right personal training certification for you.

Activity Tracker Competitions with Friends
Activity Tracker Competitions with Friends: Best Apps

Tracking your fitness metrics is a great way to stay motivated, but connecting with your friends is where the fun begins. Set up activity tracker competitions with friends to make working out more fun, to get motivated, and to hit more goals faster.

Becoming a Leader in the Fitness Industry | Trainers Talking Truths
Becoming a Leader in the Fitness Industry | Trainers Talking Truths

Jenny and Dan chat with Maria Gonzalez. She tells her story of coming to the U.S. starting her career in the fitness industry, all while also learning the English language.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Nutrition, 7 Reasons to Choose Eggs for Exercise Fuel and Recovery
7 Reasons to Choose Eggs for Exercise Fuel and Recovery

If you work out regularly, you know how important protein is to fuel exercise and build muscle tissue in recovery. Is there a perfect protein source? Probably not, but eggs come pretty close. Here's why eggs should be a go-to snack and recovery food in your regular rotation.

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