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

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.