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International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), the number one certifier of personal trainers, has achieved a significant milestone with the acquisition of Empowered Education, an industry leader in functional nutrition, health coaching, and life coaching.

What Does a DNA-Based Fitness Coach Do?

The fitness industry is always changing. Are you keeping up to date? Find out what it means to be a DNA-based fitness coach and why you should consider getting certified.

Upper Back and Neck Pain — Corrective Exercise for Kyphosis

Feeling pain and stiffness in the upper back, neck, and shoulder blades? Sitting at a desk and staring at your phone isn't helping. Check out these corrective exercise tips to reduce tightness and headaches and improve your posture!

ISSA | What Type of Job Can You Get at a Gym?

Are you wondering what job opportunities are available at a gym? Contrary to popular belief you don’t need to be a personal trainer to work at a gym. Check out all these job opportunities for gym employment.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Provide Accountability Training as a Personal Trainer

Successful personal trainers hold their clients accountable. Why is this type of coaching so important and how can you increase accountability in your own clients? This article explains.

ISSA | Ultimate Training Guide: Workout Splits for Beginners

Maximize your results at the gym with our beginner-friendly guide to gym splits. Learn the best ways to divide your workouts and see real progress in no time.

,ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Identify and Correct Tight Hip Flexors

Hip flexors are commonly misunderstood. Are yours really tight? Or are they weak and underused? What even are these hip flexors? Check out our latest post to learn more about this important muscle group, what it means to have tight hip flexors, and what you can do to loosen them up.

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Soccer is a high-intensity sport that demands both aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, including speed, agility, strength, and power. These physical components are necessary for maximum performance in the sport. It is important to learn how to train effe..

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Toned glutes are all the rage, but there are many more reasons to improve their strength. The glutes stabilize many of our movements, preventing pain and injuries. Help your clients get all the benefits of stronger, balanced glutes with these corrective routines.

ISSA | Tips to Cross-Sell and Upsell to Increase Fitness Revenue

Cross-selling and upselling are two ways to increase your revenue as a fitness professional. If you’re interested in either of these approaches, here are a few tips to get started.

ISSA | Why the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies Matters to Customers

ISSA has been ranked on the 2023 Inc. 5000 annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. What does that mean for its customers?

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline,  How to Release Tight Quads in 2 Simple Steps

Do you struggle with tight quadriceps muscles? This can lead to pain, increased injury risk, and more. Here’s how to release your quad tightness in just two steps.