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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Personal Trainers: How to Train for Rock Climbing
Personal Trainers: How to Train for Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is increasing in popularity. So, it’s important for trainers to know how to help participants prepare for this sport. Here’s what you need to know to get your clients ready for their next rock-climbing adventure.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Corrective Exercise, Exercises for IT band syndrome

The IT band is too often overlooked until it suddenly causes pain. Help your clients prevent IT band injury with a few simple exercises. And check out the “how to” handout you can give your clients to keep them on the right track.

Try These Exercises to Correct Shin Splints

Is lower leg pain plaguing your clients? Help them identify and correct shin splints with these corrective exercise tools.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Metabolic Syndrome: What It Is & How Exercise Helps

One in three adults has metabolic syndrome. That makes knowing about this condition important as a personal trainer. Here’s what you need to know. We also share the connection between metabolic syndrome and exercise.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Pigeon Pose: Muscles Worked, Benefits, and How to Do It

Pigeon pose offers many benefits. (Hint: one is that it releases tight hips). Learn the muscles this pose works and how to do it, plus variations for those with less flexibility, along with who shouldn’t do this pose.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Do Activity Trackers Work? For Some Groups More Than Others

No fitness device works for every client. Studies have shown that this holds true with activity trackers. Learn which clients can benefit the most from fitness tracking devices, and which ones may be better off without them.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Do the Good Morning Exercise—And Why You Should

If there’s one exercise that belongs in your strength workout, it’s the good morning exercise. Here are just a few reasons why, plus what proper form looks like and a few variations to try based on your fitness level.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, ISSA x TRX: Best TRX Exercises to Enhance Your Training

Suspension training offers a unique training experience for users. It's an ideal option for any person. Try adding these TRX exercises to your next workout.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, HIIT for Beginners – Tips and Workouts

Do you want to start working out, but find yourself limited on time? HIIT training is an effective training style that produces results in a short period of time. Check out these beginner ideas for HIIT training to optimize your time in the gym.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Cross Training for Trail Running: Benefits & Workout Options

If you work with clients who like to trail run, listen up! Cross training is incredibly important for this demographic. Learn why, along with tips for how to develop a trail running cross training workout.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Multi-Planar Training: Frontal, Sagittal, Transverse Planes

Are you training your clients in all planes of motion? Read on to better understand why you should be, plus some exercises and tips to help get you started with your clients.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Are Powdered Greens Supplements Really That Beneficial?

Powdered greens supplements for smoothies and juices are popular, but are they worth the cost? Do they really deliver on the hype and promises? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Learn more about these powders and what they can and cannot do for you.