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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 9 Best Exercises for Correcting Posterior Pelvic Tilt
9 Best Exercises for Correcting Posterior Pelvic Tilt

Posterior pelvic tilt can cause back pain, digestive issues, and more. Here are some of the best exercises for correcting this pelvic position, and how to tell if you have it.

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Endurance Athlete Diet: What to Eat for Optimal Performance

It’s no secret that the foods we eat affect our performance. If you train endurance athletes, here are a few dietary recommendations to help them perform better in their events of choice.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Strength Training for Trail Runners: Top Exercises to Include
Strength Training for Trail Runners: Top Exercises to Include

Trail running is a unique and rewarding sport that requires specific skills. You might want to spend all your time hitting the trails, but a few days working on strength will only improve your performance and keep you safer.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga, Top Benefits of Yoga for Pelvic Alignment
Top Benefits of Yoga for Pelvic Alignment

Those hips don't lie! And, when they are out of alignment, they can cause a series of issues. Check out this article to learn how yoga can help.

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Calf Workout: Top Exercises for Building Bigger Calves

Are your clients' calves making them look like they skipped leg day? Calves are one of the key components to a balanced lower body. Check out this article with some of our favorite exercises for building the calf muscles.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Health Coaches & Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Disorders
Health Coaches & Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Disorders

A health coach must understand how to meet the dietary needs of each client. But what if that client has an endocrine, nutrition, metabolic, or immune disorder? Here's what you need to know.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Chest Dips: Form, Benefits, Variations, What to Avoid
Chest Dips: Form, Benefits, Variations, What to Avoid

Having a strong chest is a popular goal. If you’re trying to build a strong and muscular chest, consider adding chest dips into your next workout. Here’s what you need to know.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What Do You Learn in a Personal Training Course?
What Do You Learn in a Personal Training Course?

Personal training courses cover a wide variety of fitness topics. The information they provide can help you become a more effective trainer or simply improve your own fitness results. But what exactly do you learn in a personal training certification program?

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Building Muscle: Bodyweight Exercises for Mass

Not having gym equipment can become a major excuse for clients not to work out. But you don't always need equipment to build muscle mass. Learn how these bodyweight exercises can help increase mass.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Sip Your Way to a Slimmer Midsection This Summer
How to Sip Your Way to a Slimmer Midsection This Summer

If you've been around fitness circles for any length of time, then you're probably no stranger to the infamous "summer cut." It's a rite of passage taken every year when fitness enthusiasts commit to trimming off the extra layer of "insulation" that kept their midsections warm over those frosty ...

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Health Coach Tips: Best Foods for Hypothyroidism

As a trainer or health coach, you may see clients with certain health conditions that affect weight. Hypothyroidism is a dysfunction in the thyroid gland that triggers weight gain. Teach your clients about this condition and the foods that support better thyroid function.

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Yoga for Tight IT Band Pain and Discomfort

A tight IT band can be a real menace for active people. The pain and discomfort can sideline your running and other activities, potentially for weeks. Regular yoga practice, and specific poses that stretch the IT band, can prevent IT injuries and bring relief to existing tightness.

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