ISSA Blog Articles

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.

There are many benefits to becoming a yoga teacher. Here are several to consider—even if you don’t plan to actively teach this practice.

Want to earn more as a personal trainer? Here is a list of the sectors, gyms, and states that pay the most.

Exercise can help boost the strength and resiliency of the mind. But, when clients have mental health issues, it can be very difficult for them to even get out of bed. Learn about using fitness to boost mental health and how being aware can make all the difference!

Yoga offers many benefits. One is its ability to help shoulder injuries heal. This article explains which poses are best for this purpose. It also provides helpful tips for creating a yoga practice that doesn't result in shoulder pain.

The Bulgarian split squat is a game-changer for your strength workout. Learn how to master this move, for yourself or to guide clients, and you’ll see big gains in lower body strength fast.