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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Building Muscle: A Lean Bulk Meal Plan
Building Muscle: A Lean Bulk Meal Plan

Gaining weight can help with muscle growth. If your goal is to gain muscle without gaining too much fat, a lean bulk meal plan can help. Here’s what lean bulking is as well as how to do it.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Small Group Training: Benefits & Tips for Personal Trainers
Small Group Training: Benefits & Tips for Personal Trainers

Have you tried offering small group training? Do you know what it is? Learn more about the benefits of training in small groups and how to get started.

ISSA | How to Become a Pilates Instructor in Four Simple Steps
How to Become a Pilates Instructor in Four Simple Steps

So you want to be a Pilates instructor. If you love Pilates and want to share it with others, teaching can be a great career. Here’s how to get there.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, Shoulder, Shoulder Injuries, 9 Tips to Prevent Bench Press Shoulder Injuries
9 Tips to Prevent Bench Press Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder injuries can cause a major setback in your client’s progress. Here’s how to prevent shoulder issues during a bench press, plus when to have clients get medical help for pain during this exercise.

What Does a Transformation Specialist Do in Fitness?
What Does a Transformation Specialist Do in Fitness?

It can be incredibly rewarding to work as a transformation specialist. Not familiar with this fitness role? Learn what a transformation specialist does. We also share how to become one.

ISSA | Balance Training for Seniors – What You Need to Know
Balance Training for Seniors – What You Need to Know

Balance begins to deteriorate as early as age 50. Learn more about the importance of balance training and how to implement it as an older adult or for your older clients.

How to Keep Fitness Clients Engaged with Contests
How to Keep Fitness Clients Engaged with Contests

Need help with client motivation? Get a little friendly competition going! Check out some of our favorites ideas here on the blog.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, The Best High-Calorie Snacks for Bulking Clean
The Best High-Calorie Snacks for Bulking Clean

Bulking is a phase of intense strength training to build muscle. To put on muscle mass, you need high-quality calories. Here are some of the best high-calorie snacks for bulking and adding serious muscle to your frame. 

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Pick up a Kettlebell, Change Your Life

Elevate your fitness journey with the best kettlebell exercises. Learn how to implement these exercises into your workout routine.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline,  Carb Cycling Step by Step, Carb Cycling Calculator: 5 Steps to Determining Carb Intake
Carb Cycling Calculator: 5 Steps to Determining Carb Intake

If you or your client wants to lose weight, carb cycling can help. Here’s how it works.

ISSA | How to Do a Perfect Turkish Get-Up
How to Do a Perfect Turkish Get-Up

The Turkish get-up is a deceptively simple exercise. It involves getting up from laying down. But to get all the potential benefits of this powerful move, you a have to get the details right.

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The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has unveiled an exclusive partnership with American Barbell, a trailblazer in the fitness equipment industry.

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