ISSA Blog Articles

Many people take a personal trainer certification course because they want to teach others. But there are benefits of expanding your fitness knowledge that extend beyond becoming a trainer. Here are several to consider.

Every year, different food approaches become more mainstream. Here’s why it’s important to keep up on the latest nutrition trends, as well as a few of the trends showing up this year.

If you want to be taken seriously within the fitness industry, you have to stay relevant and credible. What can you do to boost this…and your business? Here are a few options to consider.

If you or a training client has knee pain, an injury, or surgery, be cautious with squats. Consider ways to make squats safer and less painful. Also try some alternatives that target the same muscles without putting so much pressure on the knee joints.

Wondering how to improve your endurance training? We compiled 10 of our favorite methods to improve endurance that you can use right away for any level of fitness.

What makes a good yoga teacher great? Here are 13 qualities yogis seek in their instructors, plus a few extra tips to help you stand out from the crowd.

Finding new personal training clients is what helps you to build and sustain your fitness business. Here are 15 tips from experts, business owners, and CEOs on how you can find new clients.

The debate continues between soy protein and whey protein. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of both for supporting your training goals.

Have you hit a plateau in strength training gains? Try adding drop sets to your gym routine. Here’s what you need to know.

You can do a lot of different exercises to firm your glutes. The problem is that many don’t work the muscles on the side. That’s where the lateral band walk comes into play. Here’s how to master this move (and build a nice backside).

Do you want to build bigger and stronger legs? Incorporate the leg press into your lower body routine. Learn how to maximize your results and get the most out of the leg press.

Getting ready for your first fitness competition can be daunting, but we’ll help you start. Check out this beginners guide for women interested in starting out in bikini, figure, and physique competitions.