ISSA Blog Articles
Posterior pelvic tilt can cause back pain, digestive issues, and more. Here are some of the best exercises for correcting this pelvic position, and how to tell if you have it.
Are your clients' calves making them look like they skipped leg day? Calves are one of the key components to a balanced lower body. Check out this article with some of our favorite exercises for building the calf muscles.
Those hips don't lie! And, when they are out of alignment, they can cause a series of issues. Check out this article to learn how yoga can help.
A health coach must understand how to meet the dietary needs of each client. But what if that client has an endocrine, nutrition, metabolic, or immune disorder? Here's what you need to know.
Having a strong chest is a popular goal. If you’re trying to build a strong and muscular chest, consider adding chest dips into your next workout. Here’s what you need to know.
Not having gym equipment can become a major excuse for clients not to work out. But you don't always need equipment to build muscle mass. Learn how these bodyweight exercises can help increase mass.
Trail running is a unique and rewarding sport that requires specific skills. You might want to spend all your time hitting the trails, but a few days working on strength will only improve your performance and keep you safer.
As a trainer or health coach, you may see clients with certain health conditions that affect weight. Hypothyroidism is a dysfunction in the thyroid gland that triggers weight gain. Teach your clients about this condition and the foods that support better thyroid function.
The endomorph body type can be frustrating. If you struggle to lose weight and gain easily, especially when indulging in carbs, try a workout structure and diet that matches your body type.
If you've been around fitness circles for any length of time, then you're probably no stranger to the infamous "summer cut." It's a rite of passage taken every year when fitness enthusiasts commit to trimming off the extra layer of "insulation" that kept their midsections warm over those frosty ...
A tight IT band can be a real menace for active people. The pain and discomfort can sideline your running and other activities, potentially for weeks. Regular yoga practice, and specific poses that stretch the IT band, can prevent IT injuries and bring relief to existing tightness.
Poor posture is the leading cause of upper crossed syndrome. Thus, to combat this syndrome, you have to correct postural issues. Here’s how trainers can help clients with this, and what can happen if upper cross syndrome goes untreated.