ISSA Blog Articles
Do you find it easy to pack on muscle and gain weight? Your ability to maintain more muscle mass leads to less body fat. This could mean that you have a mesomorph body type. Learn more about how a mesomorph can eat and workout to maximize their efforts.
How do you train clients for speed—is it enough to just go fast or do they need to go beyond basic forward movement? We'll breakdown the differences between agility and speed to help you determine what works best for your clients' goals. Plus, we've included a shareable list to use as a quick rev...
Considering the paleo diet to help you build muscle? Before you do, it’s important to know this diet’s pros and cons. Here we share a few of both. We also help you decide whether the paleo bodybuilding diet is right for you.
Do your hips always feel tight and painful? Do you sit all day at work? Unlock and open stiff hips with these yoga poses for greater mobility and flexibility.
Do you use plyometrics with your clients? Whether you're working with an athlete or a beginner, they can help clients improve function and lower injury risk with greater power.
Everyone loves to hit a PR. How can you help your client have more motivating wins? Check out our latest post for training tips to hit your goals.
If you or a client have breast cancer, exercise may be the last thing you think about. But there are many benefits of exercising after a breast cancer diagnosis and during treatment. Here's what to consider.
Exercise strengthens the immune system. But what if you or your client’s immunity is compromised due to a cold, flu, or other illness? Learn when exercise may be okay even if you’re not feeling well and when rest is a better choice than working out.
Everyone wants strong, toned arms, but not everyone likes to lift. You don’t have to lift heavy like a bodybuilder to meet your goals. Yoga is an ideal alternative, a type of workout with many benefits, just one of which is stronger arms.
Tight calf muscles can be painful. They also limit your ability to move with proper form. If you have tight calves and want some relief, here are five ways to get it.
Staying motivated to make healthy changes that lead to weight loss is difficult under any circumstances. But when you’re a new mom, it’s nearly impossible. Here’s what you need to know to lose baby weight.
DOMS, we all get it sometimes, but have you ever noticed that some people suffer more than others after an intense workout? Based on some early research, it seems genes and gender may be the culprits.