ISSA Blog Articles

Tight muscles can affect your client's workouts. What do you do when the tightness is in their legs? The first step is to identify the cause. The next is to find ways to ease the tension. This article explains how to do both.

As a personal trainer, you want enough clients to fill your schedule but not so many that you feel overwhelmed. How many clients is this? Here, we share the averages along with a few ways to determine the right client load for you.

Adding another offering to your training or coaching services can be tricky but worth it. People are increasingly interested in an integrative approach to fitness and health. Here’s how to combine personal training and health coaching to serve your clients better.

Knee pain can make your runs feel longer than they are. In some cases, it may stop you from running altogether. Preventing this pain is key to preventing both circumstances. Modifying your running technique can help, as can corrective exercises.

Folic acid is known for helping to prevent birth defects. Yet, everyone benefits from getting enough of this B vitamin. Here are three reasons to meet the recommended folic acid intake—even if you aren’t pregnant.

The side lunge is a great compound movement and variation on the traditional lunge. It hits the inner and outer thighs and glutes while also increasing mobility and flexibility. Don’t ignore this often overlooked exercise. Add it to your leg day and your client’s.

A client comes to you and says that they have knee pain or weak knees. They want to know if yoga will help. Here’s what you need to know before giving them your answer.

Knowing how to match workouts to proper fueling for maximum weight loss and muscle gain isn't intuitive. Your clients likely have no idea how to do it. It's up to you as a trainer to guide them through the healthy, productive, but slow and steady approach to losing weight and getting stronger.

Do you know your B vitamins? If you work with clients on nutrition and diet, you should. Even if you only work on fitness, clients often ask questions and advice. Be prepared to educate them about the B-complex vitamins.

Is the upright row included in your current workout routines? If not, your clients may be missing out. Learn the muscles worked, benefits, proper form, and more. We also share who shouldn’t do an upright row, which is critical for personal trainers to know.

Are you looking for portable exercise workouts? Something that doesn’t take up a lot of space? Try implementing suspension trainer workouts into your exercise routine. Check out this suspension-trainer-only leg workout.

What rep range is most ideal for increasing your muscle mass? Find out what some of the science says!