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14 Ways to Build Credibility & Stay Relevant in the Fitness Industry

If you want to be taken seriously within the fitness industry, you have to stay relevant and credible. What can you do to boost this…and your business? Here are a few options to consider.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Can You Do Squats if You Have Bad Knees?

If you or a training client has knee pain, an injury, or surgery, be cautious with squats. Consider ways to make squats safer and less painful. Also try some alternatives that target the same muscles without putting so much pressure on the knee joints.

Best Ways to Increase Aerobic Endurance

Wondering how to improve your endurance training? We compiled 10 of our favorite methods to improve endurance that you can use right away for any level of fitness.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 13 Qualities of a Great Yoga Teacher, Plus 5 Tips to Stand Out

What makes a good yoga teacher great? Here are 13 qualities yogis seek in their instructors, plus a few extra tips to help you stand out from the crowd.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Expert Tips: 15 Surprising Ways to Find New Fitness Clients

Finding new personal training clients is what helps you to build and sustain your fitness business. Here are 15 tips from experts, business owners, and CEOs on how you can find new clients.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Nutrition

The debate continues between soy protein and whey protein. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of both for supporting your training goals.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Drop Sets – Everything You Need to Know for Muscle Gains

Have you hit a plateau in strength training gains? Try adding drop sets to your gym routine. Here’s what you need to know.

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You can do a lot of different exercises to firm your glutes. The problem is that many don’t work the muscles on the side. That’s where the lateral band walk comes into play. Here’s how to master this move (and build a nice backside).

How to Get Started in Fitness Competitions - Women's Edition

Getting ready for your first fitness competition can be daunting, but we’ll help you start. Check out this beginners guide for women interested in starting out in bikini, figure, and physique competitions.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Leg Press Exercise Guide, Plus Common Mistakes

Do you want to build bigger and stronger legs? Incorporate the leg press into your lower body routine. Learn how to maximize your results and get the most out of the leg press.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Why Should I Become a Yoga Teacher?

There are many benefits to becoming a yoga teacher. Here are several to consider—even if you don’t plan to actively teach this practice.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, yoga, Yoga and Shoulder Injury: From Healing to Prevention

Yoga offers many benefits. One is its ability to help shoulder injuries heal. This article explains which poses are best for this purpose. It also provides helpful tips for creating a yoga practice that doesn't result in shoulder pain.