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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 8 Tips on How to Write a Trainer Bio That Brings in Clients
8 Tips on How to Write a Trainer Bio That Brings in Clients

A bio page is one of the keys to attracting your ideal clients. If you need some help improving your bio page, we have the best tips for you!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Is Whole-Body Vibration an Effective Workout?

Fitness trends come and go, but whole-body vibration may have some staying power. Can you really vibrate your way to stronger muscles, less body fat, and sustained weight loss? The science says yes. Here are the details.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How Do I Know If My Knee Pain Is Serious?

Pain in the knee is all too common. But how do you know when the pain is serious enough to warrant seeking treatment? Here are a few symptoms to look for.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What Are Microaggressions and Why Are They Harmful?

Microaggressions may seem harmless in nature or perhaps even funny at times, but they are sinister in nature and really a form of insult. Here we’ll break down three ways to address microaggressions in your fitness spaces and everyday life.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Goal-Getter: Intrinsic Coaching vs Motivational Interviewing

You want to help clients make positive, lasting changes. Two ways to do this are intrinsic coaching and motivational interviewing. Learn the differences, as well as how to use both together for effective behavioral change.

Exercises to Improve Power

Looking to incorporate more power exercises into your client’s workout routines? Check out this article for tips and exercises for improving power.

Developing a Women's Bodybuilding Program

Many women feel bodybuilding is not for them—until they learn about the benefits! Start developing a women’s bodybuilding program with these tips in our latest blog.

How does exercise help stroke victims?

The professional personal trainer will successfully build a program for a stroke victim client and coach them through to program completion. As you can imagine, when someone suffers a stroke and loses their independence, lack of motivation becomes a barrier to success.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, CPT, Muscle, Building Muscle Simplified: Not as Complicated as you Think

Are your clients begging you to help them get bigger, more muscular arms? Do you have a client that has plateaued in his efforts to bulk up? You can help your clients achieve their goals, but there are no quick fixes, only the facts, backed by research.

No Foam Roller? No Problem! Try These Alternatives!

Foam rolling is a great addition to any exercise program. But not every client has access to a foam roller. So, how do you help clients perform SMR? Check out these foam roller alternatives.

Remembering Fred Hatfield

Losing Fred is not only losing a brother, a partner and great friend for nearly 40 years, but I want you to know that the WORLD has lost one of the most influential fitness icons of all time.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Pregnant workout, Should a Pregnant Woman Push Hard in Workouts?

Being pregnant and training regularly throughout pregnancy is like the girl at the gym who’s on the stair climber with ankle weights: She’s working twice as hard just to keep up. But just because it’s harder doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be done.