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How to Become a Registered Yoga Teacher

Teaching yoga is a great way to grow your fitness career. One way to prepare yourself for this training role is to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Here’s how to earn this credibility-boosting designation.

Bench Press Essentials: Master Your Moves
Bench Press Essentials: Master Your Moves

What makes the bench press so great? Learn more about the benefits and execution of this full-body strength and power move!

How to Maximize Your Push Ups
Maximize Your Push-ups: Muscle Worked, Progression, Training Plan

The push-up is a standard element in many workouts, but are you making the most of your efforts? Head over to our blog to check-in on progressions and regressions for this classic exercise.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Lactic Acid Buildup: What It Is & How to Stop It
Lactic Acid Buildup: What It Is & How to Stop It

Lactic acid is often blamed for muscle soreness with exercise. But soreness from lactic acid isn’t the same as other types of muscle soreness. Learn what it is, how it’s different from delayed onset muscle soreness, and ways to keep it from happening.

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The Pros and Cons of Being a Yoga Instructor

Yoga has so many benefits for avid students, newcomers, and everyone in between. Teaching yoga is becoming a popular fitness career path. Find a spot, roll out your mat, and learn about the pros and cons of becoming a yoga instructor!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What Does Yoga Alliance Certified Mean? And Why You Need It
What Does Yoga Alliance Certified Mean? And Why You Need It

Thinking about becoming a yoga instructor? You need to know about Yoga Alliance, what it’s designations mean, and how becoming a RYT can benefit your career.

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Health & Fitness Side Hustles to Grow Your Training Business

Whether you want to build a fitness business on the side or add to your existing personal training business, here are 13 creative ideas to help get you started. Plus, the pros and cons of training as a side gig.

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Master the Wall Sit—Benefits, Form, Variations, & Common Mistakes

The wall sit might look simple, but it’s pretty challenging. Add it to your routine for several benefits, including increased strength, endurance, and balance.

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5 Leg Curl Variations and 9 Alternatives for a Strong Lower Body

The leg curl is great for building muscle in the hamstrings, calves, and glutes. Get this most from this lower body exercise with these variations.

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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,Competition vs Comparison And How They Affect Your Fitness
Competition vs Comparison And How They Affect Your Fitness

Competition unlocks something deep down inside of us, pushing for the win. It might be effective for motivation, but at what point does it become too much?

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, Guide to Working with Challenging Personal Training Clients
Guide to Working with Challenging Personal Training Clients

Every so often, we encounter clients that seem difficult. They could be in a plateau, or failing to launch from the beginning. This article contains the secrets to unlocking their motivation and getting rid of their inner critical voice for good!

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