ISSA Blog Articles

Being a personal trainer means adhering to certain professional standards. Here’s why these standards matter. We also share tips for keeping your contact with clients ethical and above board.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that often requires medication, but lifestyle changes help manage it. Personal trainers are unique positioned to help clients with diabetes make and keep those healthy habits.

Want to take up running or prepare for a running event (such as a marathon)? A running coach can help. Here are a few reasons people hire a running coach, as well as who may benefit most from this training and guidance.

Exercise is a simple way to boost self-confidence almost instantly. With regular exercise, you can build a better self-image, sense of worth and value, and confidence in your own abilities.

If clients want to lose weight, a personal trainer can help. Here are a few tips on what clients are seeking in this type of trainer. We also discuss how to specialize in weight loss as a fitness professional.

Sometimes the tried-and-true workout plans are best, like push/pull workout splits. They’re efficient, simple to follow, and build balanced body strength. We’ll go through the basics of a push/pull routine, what it means, and how to plan a workout for your clients.

Knee injuries are common, but many of them can be prevented. Use these crucial tips to support your clients’ knee health!

Protein is a key nutrient in fitness. But what’s the best way to ensure you get enough: natural protein sources or supplements? Good question. Let’s talk about the answer.

Client cancellations are an inevitable part of personal training. But you can minimize them. Check out our 5 crucial tips for ensuring your clients show up for their workout.

Do you know how to be seen in a crowd of generic gym trainers? Rise above the rest to get more clients and find career success. Here’s how.

Interested in Olympic weightlifting? Expect to build muscle, decrease body fat, improve strength, and increase power with the clean and jerk. Learn the benefits of this Olympic weightlifting exercise and how it could pair well with your routine.

Roughly one in 10 people will develop plantar fasciitis. As a trainer, it’s important to understand what this foot condition is, its causes, and symptoms. We also share treatment options, including a few exercises that can help ease plantar fasciitis pain.