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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, ISSA Talk, Episode 9: How to Design Online Challenges
ISSA Talk, Episode 9: How to Design Online Challenges

In Episode 9 of ISSA Talk, ISSA’s Erin Mahoney talks about fitness challenges and how trainers use them to expand their business and get clients results.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 4 Learning Styles: How to Study for the CPT Exam Your Way
4 Learning Styles: How to Study for the CPT Exam Your Way

The only thing standing between you and your personal trainer certification is the CPT exam. Here are a few study tips based on your learning style.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 25-Minute Summertime HIIT Workout
25-Minute Summertime HIIT Workout

Looking for a new HIIT workout? We’ve got you covered! Read on to learn about interval training and try out this fast-paced, fun workout.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Is Whole-Body Vibration an Effective Workout?
Is Whole-Body Vibration an Effective Workout?

Fitness trends come and go, but whole-body vibration may have some staying power. Can you really vibrate your way to stronger muscles, less body fat, and sustained weight loss? The science says yes. Here are the details.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How Do I Know If My Knee Pain Is Serious?
How Do I Know If My Knee Pain Is Serious?

Pain in the knee is all too common. But how do you know when the pain is serious enough to warrant seeking treatment? Here are a few symptoms to look for.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What Are Microaggressions and Why Are They Harmful?
What Are Microaggressions and Why Are They Harmful?

Microaggressions may seem harmless in nature or perhaps even funny at times, but they are sinister in nature and really a form of insult. Here we’ll break down three ways to address microaggressions in your fitness spaces and everyday life.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Goal-Getter: Intrinsic Coaching vs Motivational Interviewing
Goal-Getter: Intrinsic Coaching vs Motivational Interviewing

You want to help clients make positive, lasting changes. Two ways to do this are intrinsic coaching and motivational interviewing. Learn the differences, as well as how to use both together for effective behavioral change.

7 Alternative Jobs for Personal Trainers
7 Alternative Jobs for Personal Trainers

Think training clients in the gym is your only option as a personal trainer? That’s just the beginning. Explore these alternative uses for your personal training certification.

Meet Sandy. She has no patience for Parkinson's.
Meet Sandy. She has no patience for Parkinson's

At ISSA there are as many reasons why people become personal trainers. What's your Why? When Sandy was growing up, she saw the benefits of gaining the upper hand on the disease through fitness with her father and always wanted to become a Personal Trainer to work with Parkinson’s patients.

Developing a Women's Bodybuilding Program
Developing a Women’s Bodybuilding Program

Many women feel bodybuilding is not for them—until they learn about the benefits! Start developing a women’s bodybuilding program with these tips in our latest blog.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Pregnant workout, Should a Pregnant Woman Push Hard in Workouts?
Should a Pregnant Woman Push Hard in Workouts?

Being pregnant and training regularly throughout pregnancy is like the girl at the gym who’s on the stair climber with ankle weights: She’s working twice as hard just to keep up. But just because it’s harder doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be done.

Exercises to Improve Power
Exercises to Improve Power

Looking to incorporate more power exercises into your client’s workout routines? Check out this article for tips and exercises for improving power.

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