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

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Downward Dog Pose – Everything You Need to Know

Downward dog is a classic yoga pose. Find out how to do this deceptively simple pose correctly and why you should make it part of your daily routine.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Glutes, Glute Bridge 101: Benefits, Essentials, and Variations

Do you want to include the glute bridge in your workouts to help your clients build better backsides? This is what you really need to know...

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Basketball SAQ Training–Speed, Agility, and Quickness

Basketball athletes need to be big, fast, and strong. Luckily, these components can be addressed in workout programs. Here’s how to add speed and agility elements for basketball to your next training session.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What Are Amino Acids Good for When It Comes to Fitness?

Athletes and exercise enthusiasts often have questions about amino acids. Why? Because amino acids are good for many things when it comes to fitness. Here are a few of their benefits, along with ways to boost amino acid intake.

10 Best Exercises for Toning your Arms

Ready to tighten up those soft arms? Check out some of our favorite exercises to get those arms and shoulders looking good this summer.

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Most clients want to get bigger, faster, and stronger. As a personal trainer or strength coach, you can help clients achieve these goals through compound weightlifting. Fortunately, clients do not have to be in the gym all day if they train smart.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Warrior 2 Pose – Benefits, Modifications, and Variations

Warrior 2 is a classic yoga pose that everyone should be able to do. It strengthens the legs, lengthens the spine, and opens the chest and shoulders. Here’s how to do a perfect warrior 2 pose.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Powerful Health Coach Motivational Interviewing Questions

Motivational interviewing is a helpful tool when coaching clients. But what questions are best for promoting change? Here are a few of the most powerful.

Tips for Portion Control, No Matter What You Eat

One bag of pretzels equals one serving, right?! We wish! Check in on your portion sizes and try these tips to make it easier to eat healthy and avoid the trap of overeating.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 9 Ways to Stop Food Cravings in Their Tracks

Stopping or resisting food cravings can seem impossible at times, but there is hope. Learn what they mean, what triggers them, and then take these positive steps to halt cravings in their tracks.