ISSA Blog Articles

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!

Learn what you can expect to pay a personal trainer, the factors that impact their pricing, plus a few pricing structures common in personal training. And if you’re a trainer, here’s what to consider as you set your prices.

If you like to help others overcome obstacles and achieve goals, one career option to consider is lifestyle coaching. But what is a life coach and what do they do? In this article, we answer both of these questions, and more!

January is a popular time to start working out—but it’s not the only time you can begin! If you’re one of the many dedicated to making real gains this year but haven’t been to the gym before, you are not alone. Check out this guide for getting started with gym workouts any time of year.

Golf knee injuries are all too common. If you or your clients want to stay on the course, prevention of these injuries is key. These tips will help.

Calling all new yoga instructors! We get it, starting anything new can be challenging! So we’ve collected the most valuable tips to help guide you on your new journey as a yoga instructor.

So, you’re ready to lead your first yoga class. Congrats! Are you feeling a little anxious because you don’t know what to expect? This article will help calm your nerves.

If you’re looking for plant-based milk, oat milk is one to consider. But is this milk healthy? Yes, but it also depends on what data you’re looking at. Here’s what to consider.