ISSA Blog Articles

Weight loss is generally associated with cardio exercise. However, resistance training can also help clients get to (and sustain) a healthier weight. Here’s how it works, plus a few tips for creating an effective weight maintenance program.

Whether you’re a regular at the gym or it’s your first time, you’ve likely heard stereotypes about the people you’ll encounter there. Twelve people share the most common gym stereotypes they’ve heard, plus the truth behind them.

New year, new you, right? Whether you're starting a New Year's resolution or just getting your eating habits back on track, here are the top tips to help you get started and stay committed!

Kettlebells can deliver an effective muscle-building back workout. If this is what you’re looking for, whether for yourself or your clients, here are the best exercises you’ll want to include.

Whether your clients are looking for something new, trying to break a sweat, or seeking ways to support their physical and mental health, a kickboxing routine might just be the answer. Check out seven reasons why you may want to consider adding kickboxing to your skillset.

Do you understand the overload principle well enough to plan the most effective programs for your clients? We’ve got you covered in this latest post about progressing safely and maximizing training gains.

We asked CEOs, founders, and industry experts for the best industries hiring health coaches. Here is what they had to say — several of their answers may surprise you!

Every personal trainer knows that protein is critical for building muscle mass. Well, the body makes some protein on its own via muscle protein synthesis. What is muscle protein synthesis and how can you use it to get your clients better results?

Are you a new yoga teacher who is unsure how to get in front of your first class? In this article, we discuss the challenges of gaining experience as a yoga instructor. We also offer 4 simple steps for becoming a practiced yoga teacher.

Even fit people who workout regularly are sedentary for much of the day, which can lead to weak glutes that don't activate adequately. Kickboxing is a fun way to change up your workouts and build stronger glutes.

A lot of people focus on building the biceps. But the triceps are important too. Here are the five best exercises for increasing triceps strength and size.

Whether you’re working with an athlete or a client, the vertical jump represents power and explosiveness. It also demonstrates a client's fitness abilities. Learn these techniques that help increase jump height.