ISSA Blog Articles
If your clients like to run, adding stability training to their routine offers many benefits. Here are a few that we think they’ll enjoy most, plus a variety of exercises that belong in almost every runner’s stability training program.
Post-exercise recovery is just as beneficial as a good workout and a foam roller assists with this. Learn how a foam roller works and the benefits it provides. We also share when to use a foam roller, foam roller exercises, and more best practice tips.
Although you provide great value as a personal trainer, not everyone can afford your services. Here are ways to help current and potential clients with financial concerns. We also share how to have a cost discussion, and factors to consider before discounting your rates.
Is your client having a hard time breaking a plateau on their bench press? These accessory exercises will help them bust through it in no time!
Want to be a personal trainer? It’s about more than just telling clients which exercises to do. You need to have an in-depth understanding of the human body. Here’s why. (Plus a few ways to boost your human anatomy knowledge.)
Some people believe that they can’t get into better shape without joining a high-cost gym or buying expensive workout equipment. But you can still improve your fitness if you have a small (or nonexistent) budget. Here’s how.
Are you mentally tough? Do you know what it means to have mental toughness? Elite athletes will tell you that this one aspect of training is more important than the rest, even physical readiness. Here’s how to get it.
Bad habits are hard to break, especially with diet, weight loss, and exercise. If you’re exercising, eating right, and cutting out sugar but not losing pounds, you may need to reassess your habits. These are 7 major culprits and how to change them.
Everyone wants six-pack abs or a toned core. Start with a healthy diet and build a strong base. Learn the best ways to achieve a stronger core and try adding this workout to your exercise routine.
Wearable devices have started to take on a new look. Check out some of these creations from innovators of smart, wearable gear.
If your clients aren't wearing the right gear when you train them, they could get hurt. They could also be suffering from poor performance. You know what to wear in the gym, but your clients need your guidance. Read on to find out what to tell your clients about workout gear and how to present it...
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.