ISSA Blog Articles

While intermittent fasting can be a great option for men, it is often not as great an option for women. Let’s explore.

Let’s face it. Carbohydrates have a bad name, especially when it comes to weight loss. But this macronutrient can actually help you build more muscle. This article explains how, as well as providing a few tips for using carbs for maximum muscle growth.

When designing a hypertrophy program, the goal is to increase muscle mass as quickly as possible. The science behind hypertrophy training evolves over the years. So, how do we train for muscle growth most efficiently? Hint: it's more than once per week.

Do you know how to cue corrective exercises for your clients? Do you know what it means to cue an exercise? Cueing is all about guiding your client through good form, correcting bad form and correcting movement compensations...

Looking to build muscle and strength without a gym? Having limited gym equipment can slow you down from reaching your fitness goals. But only if you allow it. Try this bodyweight calisthenics workout to increase your strength.

Need a workout focusing on your chest and upper body but can’t make it to the gym? We’ve got you covered! Try this upper body bodyweight workout during your next session!

Typically, increasing gym revenue involves bringing in more clients. But it doesn’t have to. Here are five ways to boost your fitness business without growing your client list.

The battle of oat milk vs almond milk is a close one. How do you choose as long as you don’t have an allergy to either one? Here’s a rundown of the calories, nutrients, taste, texture, best uses, and more for each of these milk alternatives so you can make an informed decision. 

Ready for a new challenge? If you have access to a vibration plate, you’ve got to try these exercises. 

Rowing delivers an amazing cardio workout. But there are also a number of strength training exercises that can boost rowing power and performance. Here are 12 of the best.

Regular exercise is important. So too is recovery, particularly active recovery. If you don’t currently include yoga in your active recovery routine, here are three reasons that may persuade you to rethink this decision.

Don’t be fooled by fad diets that tell you carbs are bad. They are essential for energy and normal functioning. Some carbs are much better for you than others. Here’s how to choose carbs for optimal health and performance.