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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Push/Pull Workouts: Benefits, How to Plan, Sample Workout
Push/Pull Workouts: Benefits, How to Plan, Sample Workout

Sometimes the tried-and-true workout plans are best, like push/pull workout splits. They’re efficient, simple to follow, and build balanced body strength. We’ll go through the basics of a push/pull routine, what it means, and how to plan a workout for your clients.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, Protein, Protein Supplements vs Natural Protein: Which Is Best?

Protein is a key nutrient in fitness. But what’s the best way to ensure you get enough: natural protein sources or supplements? Good question. Let’s talk about the answer.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 6 Tips for Preventing Knee Injuries

Knee injuries are common, but many of them can be prevented. Use these crucial tips to support your clients’ knee health!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, ​​How to Deal with Personal Training Client Cancellations

Client cancellations are an inevitable part of personal training. But you can minimize them. Check out our 5 crucial tips for ensuring your clients show up for their workout.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Stand Out as a Personal Trainer at the Gym

Do you know how to be seen in a crowd of generic gym trainers? Rise above the rest to get more clients and find career success. Here’s how.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Olympic Weightlifting: Benefits of the Clean and Jerk

Interested in Olympic weightlifting? Expect to build muscle, decrease body fat, improve strength, and increase power with the clean and jerk. Learn the benefits of this Olympic weightlifting exercise and how it could pair well with your routine.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, Plantar, Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & Exercises

Roughly one in 10 people will develop plantar fasciitis. As a trainer, it’s important to understand what this foot condition is, its causes, and symptoms. We also share treatment options, including a few exercises that can help ease plantar fasciitis pain.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 5 Essential Postpartum Fitness Tips for New Moms

Being a new mom comes with major responsibilities and other things tend to fall by the wayside. Here’s how to make time for fitness, an essential part of being a healthy, happy, and good mom.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Do Morning Workouts Boost Your Metabolism More Than Nights?

A client says that they want to increase their metabolism. So, they ask you whether it is better to exercise in the morning or at night. Learn the answer to this question, enabling you to provide your clients with the proper guidance.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, A Personal Trainer’s Guide to Metabolic Equivalents

Metabolic equivalents or METs are a great tool for fitness trainers. They can help clients reach their fitness goals. Here’s what every trainer needs to know about METs, as well as how to calculate them for your clients.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Create Exercise Habits to Replace Drinking in Excess

If drinking becomes too frequent or excessive, one way to stop is by replacing it with a healthier habit. Here’s why exercise is a good habit to choose, as well as how to successfully replace drinking with physical activity.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, Stability Training for Runners: Benefits & Exercises to Do

If your clients like to run, adding stability training to their routine offers many benefits. Here are a few that we think they’ll enjoy most, plus a variety of exercises that belong in almost every runner’s stability training program.