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ISSA | 12 Gluteus Medius Exercises for Strength
12 Gluteus Medius Exercises for Strength

The gluteus medius helps keep the hips and pelvis aligned. So, a weak gluteus medius can lead to pain. Here are 12 of the best exercises to keep your gluteus medius strong—and pain-free!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Expert Advice: Why Your Fitness Resolution Won't Stick and How to Fix It

Are your New Year’s health and fitness resolutions starting to get off track? Check out this expert advice about why your resolutions may be in trouble and how you can get back on schedule!

ISSA | How Long Should You Bulk For?

Bulking is a dietary method used to build muscle. It involves eating more calories to help increase lean muscle mass. But how long should you keep your calorie intake elevated? Read on to find out.

ISSA | Health Scare Fuels Life Changes and a New Career for Jodi Dolo

Jodi walked out of the doctor’s office scared and in tears. Instead of giving up, she used that to fuel a change. Check out Jodi’s transformation!

ISSA | Creatine vs Whey Protein: Which is Better for Your Goals?

Creatine and whey protein have both continued to grow in popularity over the past decade. But which one is better for your goals?

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The topic of protein can be really confusing for your clients. This is especially true for women since most information available is for men. To help your female clients meet their nutrition, fitness, and weight goals, you need to read this complete guide to women and protein.

How to Keep Your Clients beyond New Year's Resolutions

Do you dread the gym at the start of the year? Bursting at the seams with people determined to lose weight or get fit. As a trainer, you're in a unique position to turn these New Year's clients into lifelong fitness enthusiasts and long-term clients.

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Which articles stood out the most, inspiring readers to make a change or helping trainers expand their fitness business? These were our top 10 blog articles of 2023.

ISSA | Taylor Jones: Empowering Women Through Fitness and Community

From reluctant enthusiast to certified trainer, Taylor Jones is transforming lives and empowering women at every phase.

ISSA | Personal Trainer Liability Insurance: What Do You Really Need?

Personal trainers must be proactive in safeguarding not only their clients but also their own business and interests. Enter liability insurance—a must have for any fitness business!

Biomechanics in Bodybuilding: The Key to Precise Progress

Properly aligned joints, joint angles, and movement patterns elicit specific muscle contractions and target the desired muscle fibers when strength training. Do you know how to use biomechanics for maximum effect in your training?

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Train Smarter: DNA Testing for Health and Fitness

Curious about what genetic testing for health and wellness can tell you? Read on to learn how DNA can influence your personal training and program design.