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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Nutrition, Best Nutrition Tips to Jump-Start Your New Year
Best Nutrition Tips to Jump-Start Your New Year

New year, new you, right? Whether you're starting a New Year's resolution or just getting your eating habits back on track, here are the top tips to help you get started and stay committed!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, Strength Training, Kettlebells, 6 Best Kettlebell Exercises to Strengthen Your Back

Kettlebells can deliver an effective muscle-building back workout. If this is what you’re looking for, whether for yourself or your clients, here are the best exercises you’ll want to include.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, CPT, Kickboxing, Work Hard, Have Fun: Top 7 Benefits of Kickboxing

Whether your clients are looking for something new, trying to break a sweat, or seeking ways to support their physical and mental health, a kickboxing routine might just be the answer. Check out seven reasons why you may want to consider adding kickboxing to your skillset.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 9 Places You Can Work as a Health Coach

We asked CEOs, founders, and industry experts for the best industries hiring health coaches. Here is what they had to say — several of their answers may surprise you!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Muscle Protein Synthesis: What It Is and How to Maximize It

Every personal trainer knows that protein is critical for building muscle mass. Well, the body makes some protein on its own via muscle protein synthesis. What is muscle protein synthesis and how can you use it to get your clients better results?

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Get Experience as a Yoga Instructor in 4 Simple Steps

Are you a new yoga teacher who is unsure how to get in front of your first class? In this article, we discuss the challenges of gaining experience as a yoga instructor. We also offer 4 simple steps for becoming a practiced yoga teacher.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, Kickboxing, Glutes, Cardio + Strength: Try Kickboxing for Better Glutes

Even fit people who workout regularly are sedentary for much of the day, which can lead to weak glutes that don't activate adequately. Kickboxing is a fun way to change up your workouts and build stronger glutes.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Triceps, Top Exercises to Enhance Your Triceps Workout

A lot of people focus on building the biceps. But the triceps are important too. Here are the five best exercises for increasing triceps strength and size.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Training Tips to Improve Your Vertical Jump

Whether you’re working with an athlete or a client, the vertical jump represents power and explosiveness. It also demonstrates a client's fitness abilities. Learn these techniques that help increase jump height.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Try These Chest-Opening Yoga Poses for Better Posture

Do you slouch over a computer most of the day or hunch over your phone on your breaks? If so, you could use some chest-opening yoga to improve posture and release some pent-up stress and other emotions.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Do You Need a Degree to Be a Personal Trainer

You want to be a personal trainer. But do you need a degree to take this career route? You might and you might not. Here’s why there’s not a hard answer to the fitness trainer degree question.

8 Morning Habits for Weight Loss

Developing key habits at the start of the day can lead to better health and potentially help you lose weight. Even if you're not a morning person, check out these tips to begin your day with a healthy kick.